The Southwest University of Science and Technology ranked 155th in China, 1437th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 86 research topics. The Southwest University of Science and Technology ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 18,372 academic publications and 176,740 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
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Engineering rankings
The Southwest University of Science and Technology ranked 137th for Engineering in China and 944th in the World with 15,168 publications made and 155,880 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
| Engineering ranking | Location |
| #137 of 560 | In China |
| #315 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #944 of 6,684 | In the World |
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Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 | 3 | 7 |
| 2001 | 10 | 7 |
| 2002 | 22 | 14 |
| 2003 | 51 | 26 |
| 2004 | 130 | 25 |
| 2005 | 225 | 35 |
| 2006 | 331 | 65 |
| 2007 | 397 | 90 |
| 2008 | 460 | 121 |
| 2009 | 507 | 197 |
| 2010 | 729 | 317 |
| 2011 | 915 | 490 |
| 2012 | 732 | 762 |
| 2013 | 695 | 1060 |
| 2014 | 677 | 1588 |
| 2015 | 606 | 2325 |
| 2016 | 467 | 3413 |
| 2017 | 584 | 5006 |
| 2018 | 764 | 7502 |
| 2019 | 987 | 13008 |
| 2020 | 1070 | 18721 |
| 2021 | 1271 | 24811 |
| 2022 | 1572 | 32923 |
| 2023 | 1722 | 38178 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Southwest University of Science and Technology in various areas of Engineering.
Physics rankings
The Southwest University of Science and Technology ranked 137th for Physics in China and 955th in the World with 14,088 publications made and 152,779 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Physics.
| Physics ranking | Location |
| #137 of 556 | In China |
| #307 of 2,786 | In Asia |
| #955 of 6,603 | In the World |
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Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 | 3 | 7 |
| 2001 | 9 | 7 |
| 2002 | 25 | 14 |
| 2003 | 32 | 29 |
| 2004 | 115 | 29 |
| 2005 | 191 | 39 |
| 2006 | 285 | 66 |
| 2007 | 344 | 92 |
| 2008 | 391 | 111 |
| 2009 | 455 | 203 |
| 2010 | 651 | 312 |
| 2011 | 807 | 481 |
| 2012 | 651 | 736 |
| 2013 | 642 | 1058 |
| 2014 | 637 | 1615 |
| 2015 | 577 | 2302 |
| 2016 | 448 | 3333 |
| 2017 | 563 | 4890 |
| 2018 | 737 | 7356 |
| 2019 | 963 | 12784 |
| 2020 | 1020 | 18095 |
| 2021 | 1201 | 24003 |
| 2022 | 1474 | 31630 |
| 2023 | 1637 | 36845 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Southwest University of Science and Technology in various areas of Physics.
Chemistry rankings
The Southwest University of Science and Technology ranked 165th for Chemistry in China and 1111th in the World with 13,116 publications made and 151,041 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry.
| Chemistry ranking | Location |
| #165 of 546 | In China |
| #404 of 2,750 | In Asia |
| #1111 of 6,447 | In the World |
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Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 | 3 | 6 |
| 2001 | 7 | 6 |
| 2002 | 18 | 14 |
| 2003 | 32 | 28 |
| 2004 | 110 | 29 |
| 2005 | 183 | 39 |
| 2006 | 243 | 66 |
| 2007 | 299 | 85 |
| 2008 | 333 | 105 |
| 2009 | 369 | 195 |
| 2010 | 556 | 299 |
| 2011 | 711 | 456 |
| 2012 | 573 | 707 |
| 2013 | 598 | 993 |
| 2014 | 606 | 1514 |
| 2015 | 554 | 2316 |
| 2016 | 446 | 3336 |
| 2017 | 555 | 4903 |
| 2018 | 713 | 7342 |
| 2019 | 930 | 12893 |
| 2020 | 987 | 18240 |
| 2021 | 1162 | 24160 |
| 2022 | 1387 | 31872 |
| 2023 | 1518 | 37004 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Southwest University of Science and Technology in various areas of Chemistry.
Biology rankings
The Southwest University of Science and Technology ranked 199th for Biology in China and 1441st in the World with 10,081 publications made and 122,751 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Paleontology, Genetics, Botany.
| Biology ranking | Location |
| #199 of 551 | In China |
| #533 of 2,814 | In Asia |
| #1441 of 6,770 | In the World |
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Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 | 5 | 2 |
| 2002 | 11 | 8 |
| 2003 | 18 | 18 |
| 2004 | 85 | 21 |
| 2005 | 132 | 13 |
| 2006 | 212 | 42 |
| 2007 | 253 | 67 |
| 2008 | 279 | 68 |
| 2009 | 313 | 133 |
| 2010 | 411 | 236 |
| 2011 | 497 | 370 |
| 2012 | 448 | 547 |
| 2013 | 427 | 780 |
| 2014 | 473 | 1225 |
| 2015 | 427 | 1817 |
| 2016 | 324 | 2663 |
| 2017 | 424 | 3985 |
| 2018 | 543 | 6055 |
| 2019 | 753 | 10741 |
| 2020 | 765 | 15206 |
| 2021 | 901 | 20101 |
| 2022 | 1057 | 26210 |
| 2023 | 1162 | 30160 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Southwest University of Science and Technology in various areas of Biology.
Environmental Science rankings
The Southwest University of Science and Technology ranked 150th for Environmental Science in China and 1208th in the World with 10,072 publications made and 92,665 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Chemistry.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #150 of 552 | In China |
| #375 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #1208 of 6,798 | In the World |
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Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 | 3 |
| 1999 | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 | 1 | 6 |
| 2001 | 4 | 5 |
| 2002 | 17 | 9 |
| 2003 | 30 | 13 |
| 2004 | 93 | 13 |
| 2005 | 157 | 18 |
| 2006 | 259 | 38 |
| 2007 | 301 | 64 |
| 2008 | 311 | 86 |
| 2009 | 352 | 146 |
| 2010 | 486 | 207 |
| 2011 | 626 | 304 |
| 2012 | 506 | 416 |
| 2013 | 478 | 639 |
| 2014 | 481 | 993 |
| 2015 | 406 | 1433 |
| 2016 | 299 | 2021 |
| 2017 | 345 | 2914 |
| 2018 | 500 | 4332 |
| 2019 | 646 | 7285 |
| 2020 | 696 | 11016 |
| 2021 | 801 | 15175 |
| 2022 | 1036 | 20562 |
| 2023 | 1091 | 23351 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Southwest University of Science and Technology in various areas of Environmental Science.
Computer Science rankings
The Southwest University of Science and Technology ranked 180th for Computer Science in China and 1435th in the World with 6,695 publications made and 42,439 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Computer Networking.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #180 of 561 | In China |
| #488 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #1435 of 6,752 | In the World |
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Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 10 | 4 |
| 2003 | 38 | 6 |
| 2004 | 65 | 5 |
| 2005 | 112 | 4 |
| 2006 | 205 | 17 |
| 2007 | 229 | 23 |
| 2008 | 274 | 33 |
| 2009 | 316 | 81 |
| 2010 | 393 | 124 |
| 2011 | 481 | 194 |
| 2012 | 344 | 318 |
| 2013 | 294 | 414 |
| 2014 | 277 | 543 |
| 2015 | 220 | 689 |
| 2016 | 147 | 963 |
| 2017 | 172 | 1316 |
| 2018 | 219 | 1740 |
| 2019 | 370 | 3024 |
| 2020 | 384 | 4634 |
| 2021 | 514 | 6798 |
| 2022 | 694 | 9539 |
| 2023 | 851 | 11744 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Southwest University of Science and Technology in various areas of Computer Science.
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
The Southwest University of Science and Technology ranked 195th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in China and 2040th in the World with 5,392 publications made and 34,396 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, History, Archaeology, Political Science, Law.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #195 of 561 | In China |
| #561 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #2040 of 7,020 | In the World |
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1998 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 | 6 |
| 2001 | 3 | 4 |
| 2002 | 16 | 6 |
| 2003 | 26 | 5 |
| 2004 | 52 | 8 |
| 2005 | 101 | 8 |
| 2006 | 229 | 22 |
| 2007 | 211 | 23 |
| 2008 | 266 | 28 |
| 2009 | 312 | 64 |
| 2010 | 323 | 75 |
| 2011 | 402 | 134 |
| 2012 | 311 | 182 |
| 2013 | 241 | 286 |
| 2014 | 207 | 386 |
| 2015 | 183 | 525 |
| 2016 | 119 | 704 |
| 2017 | 130 | 1010 |
| 2018 | 183 | 1423 |
| 2019 | 272 | 2331 |
| 2020 | 299 | 4003 |
| 2021 | 374 | 5902 |
| 2022 | 518 | 8184 |
| 2023 | 553 | 9188 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Southwest University of Science and Technology in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Mathematics rankings
The Southwest University of Science and Technology ranked 193rd for Mathematics in China and 1504th in the World with 3,338 publications made and 22,594 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers.
| Mathematics ranking | Location |
| #193 of 550 | In China |
| #503 of 2,673 | In Asia |
| #1504 of 6,305 | In the World |
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Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 2 |
| 2003 | 12 | 4 |
| 2004 | 36 | 2 |
| 2005 | 50 | 2 |
| 2006 | 109 | 9 |
| 2007 | 106 | 8 |
| 2008 | 164 | 15 |
| 2009 | 161 | 42 |
| 2010 | 191 | 63 |
| 2011 | 227 | 94 |
| 2012 | 174 | 148 |
| 2013 | 144 | 194 |
| 2014 | 158 | 294 |
| 2015 | 140 | 323 |
| 2016 | 86 | 505 |
| 2017 | 90 | 669 |
| 2018 | 118 | 1017 |
| 2019 | 188 | 1532 |
| 2020 | 189 | 2459 |
| 2021 | 236 | 3540 |
| 2022 | 317 | 4871 |
| 2023 | 392 | 5612 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Southwest University of Science and Technology in various areas of Mathematics.
Business rankings
The Southwest University of Science and Technology ranked 202nd for Business in China and 1763rd in the World with 2,374 publications made and 10,534 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Operations Research, Management Information Systems.
| Business ranking | Location |
| #202 of 556 | In China |
| #558 of 2,579 | In Asia |
| #1763 of 6,187 | In the World |
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Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 | 11 | 3 |
| 2004 | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 | 55 | 0 |
| 2006 | 84 | 1 |
| 2007 | 103 | 5 |
| 2008 | 140 | 9 |
| 2009 | 164 | 24 |
| 2010 | 148 | 39 |
| 2011 | 194 | 68 |
| 2012 | 150 | 113 |
| 2013 | 100 | 142 |
| 2014 | 101 | 192 |
| 2015 | 73 | 198 |
| 2016 | 50 | 283 |
| 2017 | 32 | 314 |
| 2018 | 80 | 481 |
| 2019 | 98 | 760 |
| 2020 | 117 | 1224 |
| 2021 | 162 | 1837 |
| 2022 | 200 | 2603 |
| 2023 | 265 | 3152 |
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Art & Design rankings
The Southwest University of Science and Technology ranked 181st for Art & Design in China and 1640th in the World with 1,125 publications made and 4,643 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Computer Graphics, Aesthetics, Multimedia.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
| Art & Design ranking | Location |
| #181 of 550 | In China |
| #455 of 2,302 | In Asia |
| #1640 of 5,720 | In the World |
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Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 2003 | 10 | 1 |
| 2004 | 14 | 1 |
| 2005 | 30 | 1 |
| 2006 | 52 | 2 |
| 2007 | 70 | 5 |
| 2008 | 75 | 9 |
| 2009 | 84 | 14 |
| 2010 | 92 | 10 |
| 2011 | 103 | 22 |
| 2012 | 72 | 30 |
| 2013 | 46 | 43 |
| 2014 | 46 | 42 |
| 2015 | 37 | 62 |
| 2016 | 21 | 106 |
| 2017 | 24 | 175 |
| 2018 | 28 | 205 |
| 2019 | 44 | 353 |
| 2020 | 48 | 592 |
| 2021 | 60 | 863 |
| 2022 | 60 | 1143 |
| 2023 | 98 | 1255 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The Southwest University of Science and Technology in various areas of Art & Design.
Other rankings
Non-core subjects for the Southwest University of Science and Technology
