Stanford University ranked 2nd in the United States, 2nd in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 1-3 across 76 research topics. Stanford University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 393,817 academic publications and 20,211,207 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 2,542 notable alumni.
Stanford University ranked 3rd for Biology in the United States and 3rd in the World with 227,126 publications made and 13,217,928 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Immunology, Paleontology.
Stanford University ranked 5th for Medicine in the United States and 7th in the World with 194,514 publications made and 9,628,286 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Stanford University ranked 2nd for Chemistry in the United States and 2nd in the World with 183,462 publications made and 10,968,235 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
Stanford University ranked 2nd for Engineering in the United States and 2nd in the World with 168,981 publications made and 8,724,517 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Metallurgical Engineering.
Stanford University ranked 1st for Computer Science in the United States and 1st in the World with 167,539 publications made and 9,415,634 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
Stanford University ranked 3rd for Physics in the United States and 3rd in the World with 162,646 publications made and 8,561,732 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
Stanford University ranked 2nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2nd in the World with 146,052 publications made and 7,382,090 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
Stanford University ranked 3rd for Environmental Science in the United States and 3rd in the World with 116,177 publications made and 6,003,942 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Stanford University ranked 4th for Psychology in the United States and 6th in the World with 100,749 publications made and 5,547,817 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Stanford University ranked 2nd for Mathematics in the United States and 2nd in the World with 80,398 publications made and 4,402,244 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Stanford University ranked 3rd for Business in the United States and 3rd in the World with 46,343 publications made and 2,414,029 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
Stanford University ranked 3rd for Economics in the United States and 3rd in the World with 40,278 publications made and 2,043,418 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Actuarial Science.
Stanford University ranked 1st for Art & Design in the United States and 1st in the World with 24,499 publications made and 1,116,135 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, 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.
