Stockholm University ranked 5th in Sweden, 198th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 32 research topics. Stockholm University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 100,600 academic publications and 4,277,769 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 346 notable alumni.
Stockholm University ranked 5th for Biology in Sweden and 245th in the World with 53,515 publications made and 2,569,802 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Neuroscience.
Stockholm University ranked 4th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Sweden and 143rd in the World with 47,665 publications made and 1,896,366 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, History.
Stockholm University ranked 5th for Physics in Sweden and 212th in the World with 46,985 publications made and 2,200,377 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics.
Stockholm University ranked 3rd for Environmental Science in Sweden and 130th in the World with 46,373 publications made and 2,245,535 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Stockholm University ranked 6th for Chemistry in Sweden and 234th in the World with 46,072 publications made and 2,321,541 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Environmental Chemistry.
Stockholm University ranked 7th for Engineering in Sweden and 304th in the World with 41,798 publications made and 1,923,769 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Stockholm University ranked 8th for Computer Science in Sweden and 295th in the World with 33,557 publications made and 1,511,611 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Telecommunications.
Stockholm University ranked 7th for Medicine in Sweden and 387th in the World with 30,680 publications made and 1,348,172 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Immunology, Nursing.
Stockholm University ranked 6th for Psychology in Sweden and 259th in the World with 21,116 publications made and 818,653 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
Stockholm University ranked 8th for Mathematics in Sweden and 266th in the World with 17,046 publications made and 718,205 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science.
Stockholm University ranked 3rd for Business in Sweden and 177th in the World with 14,735 publications made and 529,486 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Stockholm University ranked 2nd for Economics in Sweden and 114th in the World with 13,734 publications made and 529,863 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
Stockholm University ranked 3rd for Art & Design in Sweden and 133rd in the World with 8,556 publications made and 268,984 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Creative Writing.
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.
