Southwest University ranked 54th in China, 867th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 175 research topics. Southwest University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 64,031 academic publications and 1,043,138 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 3 notable alumni.
Southwest University ranked 52nd for Biology in China and 434th in the World with 42,435 publications made and 815,104 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Paleontology, Nanotechnology.
Southwest University ranked 60th for Chemistry in China and 411th in the World with 37,454 publications made and 770,021 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Southwest University ranked 69th for Engineering in China and 464th in the World with 33,242 publications made and 641,224 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Southwest University ranked 66th for Physics in China and 446th in the World with 31,510 publications made and 609,888 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Condensed Matter Physics.
Southwest University ranked 61st for Environmental Science in China and 467th in the World with 30,784 publications made and 479,678 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Southwest University ranked 54th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in China and 739th in the World with 24,880 publications made and 261,285 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Sociology.
Southwest University ranked 66th for Computer Science in China and 564th in the World with 24,732 publications made and 351,442 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Cognitive Science.
Southwest University ranked 59th for Medicine in China and 666th in the World with 21,304 publications made and 379,135 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Public Health, Anatomy and Physiology.
Southwest University ranked 51st for Mathematics in China and 433rd in the World with 14,214 publications made and 224,084 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Southwest University ranked 49th for Psychology in China and 587th in the World with 13,547 publications made and 176,692 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
Southwest University ranked 67th for Business in China and 661st in the World with 9,048 publications made and 97,742 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Southwest University ranked 55th for Economics in China and 622nd in the World with 7,134 publications made and 64,617 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Agricultural Economics, Environmental Economics.
Southwest University ranked 43rd for Art & Design in China and 508th in the World with 5,836 publications made and 39,013 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Creative Writing, Art History.
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.
