The University of Gothenburg ranked 4th in Sweden, 181st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 31 research topics. The University of Gothenburg ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 119,618 academic publications and 4,687,548 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 125 notable alumni.
The University of Gothenburg ranked 4th for Biology in Sweden and 160th in the World with 79,065 publications made and 3,522,330 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Immunology.
The University of Gothenburg ranked 3rd for Medicine in Sweden and 114th in the World with 75,739 publications made and 3,278,529 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Public Health.
The University of Gothenburg ranked 5th for Chemistry in Sweden and 227th in the World with 53,005 publications made and 2,515,285 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Environmental Chemistry.
The University of Gothenburg ranked 5th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Sweden and 188th in the World with 51,441 publications made and 1,750,123 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, History.
The University of Gothenburg ranked 5th for Computer Science in Sweden and 235th in the World with 42,952 publications made and 1,749,029 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Cognitive Science.
The University of Gothenburg ranked 3rd for Psychology in Sweden and 110th in the World with 41,595 publications made and 1,617,186 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Gothenburg ranked 5th for Environmental Science in Sweden and 185th in the World with 40,677 publications made and 1,665,470 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Gothenburg ranked 8th for Engineering in Sweden and 386th in the World with 35,511 publications made and 1,369,696 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Biotechnology.
The University of Gothenburg ranked 8th for Physics in Sweden and 398th in the World with 33,269 publications made and 1,219,911 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Gothenburg ranked 5th for Mathematics in Sweden and 206th in the World with 22,386 publications made and 782,865 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science.
The University of Gothenburg ranked 6th for Business in Sweden and 246th in the World with 14,258 publications made and 454,468 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Public Policy / Administration.
The University of Gothenburg ranked 4th for Economics in Sweden and 159th in the World with 13,747 publications made and 403,144 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The University of Gothenburg ranked 4th for Art & Design in Sweden and 184th in the World with 8,188 publications made and 215,832 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.
