The University of Gothenburg ranked 4th in Sweden, 179th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 30 research topics. The University of Gothenburg ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 115,521 academic publications and 4,403,041 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 119 notable alumni.
The University of Gothenburg ranked 4th for Biology in Sweden and 156th in the World with 76,815 publications made and 3,338,704 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Immunology.
The University of Gothenburg ranked 3rd for Medicine in Sweden and 113th in the World with 72,984 publications made and 3,099,014 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Public Health.
The University of Gothenburg ranked 5th for Chemistry in Sweden and 225th in the World with 51,879 publications made and 2,395,762 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 191st in the World with 50,007 publications made and 1,642,235 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, History.
The University of Gothenburg ranked 5th for Computer Science in Sweden and 237th in the World with 41,728 publications made and 1,655,406 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 40,333 publications made and 1,536,659 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 39,621 publications made and 1,576,730 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Gothenburg ranked 8th for Engineering in Sweden and 381st in the World with 34,674 publications made and 1,301,511 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 393rd in the World with 32,389 publications made and 1,153,953 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Gothenburg ranked 6th for Mathematics in Sweden and 210th in the World with 21,937 publications made and 766,449 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 248th in the World with 13,985 publications made and 417,250 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 158th in the World with 13,347 publications made and 377,963 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 181st in the World with 8,008 publications made and 202,671 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.
