The University for Development ranked 13th in Chile, 1833rd in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 43 research topics. The University for Development ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,366 academic publications and 66,706 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 6 notable alumni.
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Medicine rankings
The University for Development ranked 8th for Medicine in Chile and 1722nd in the World with 3,558 publications made and 50,642 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Immunology.
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Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 | 15 |
| 2005 | 18 | 47 |
| 2006 | 30 | 60 |
| 2007 | 36 | 121 |
| 2008 | 43 | 144 |
| 2009 | 41 | 231 |
| 2010 | 59 | 310 |
| 2011 | 83 | 398 |
| 2012 | 94 | 587 |
| 2013 | 121 | 825 |
| 2014 | 154 | 1232 |
| 2015 | 199 | 1427 |
| 2016 | 217 | 1805 |
| 2017 | 253 | 2323 |
| 2018 | 279 | 2972 |
| 2019 | 283 | 3920 |
| 2020 | 424 | 5483 |
| 2021 | 422 | 7873 |
| 2022 | 406 | 9658 |
| 2023 | 361 | 10262 |
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
The University for Development ranked 19th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Chile and 2078th in the World with 3,049 publications made and 33,050 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Demography.
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 6 | 3 |
| 2004 | 8 | 8 |
| 2005 | 8 | 8 |
| 2006 | 21 | 20 |
| 2007 | 32 | 49 |
| 2008 | 34 | 69 |
| 2009 | 34 | 110 |
| 2010 | 63 | 184 |
| 2011 | 85 | 208 |
| 2012 | 97 | 275 |
| 2013 | 137 | 389 |
| 2014 | 126 | 588 |
| 2015 | 148 | 756 |
| 2016 | 168 | 938 |
| 2017 | 213 | 1230 |
| 2018 | 223 | 1737 |
| 2019 | 243 | 2438 |
| 2020 | 359 | 3470 |
| 2021 | 354 | 5033 |
| 2022 | 348 | 5970 |
| 2023 | 317 | 6870 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University for Development in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Biology rankings
The University for Development ranked 14th for Biology in Chile and 2613th in the World with 2,969 publications made and 49,791 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Immunology, Paleontology.
University for Development
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 4 |
| 2004 | 6 | 13 |
| 2005 | 14 | 42 |
| 2006 | 30 | 55 |
| 2007 | 30 | 108 |
| 2008 | 39 | 131 |
| 2009 | 35 | 215 |
| 2010 | 45 | 295 |
| 2011 | 59 | 373 |
| 2012 | 64 | 555 |
| 2013 | 88 | 766 |
| 2014 | 124 | 1122 |
| 2015 | 162 | 1299 |
| 2016 | 161 | 1645 |
| 2017 | 209 | 2128 |
| 2018 | 241 | 2852 |
| 2019 | 244 | 3831 |
| 2020 | 369 | 5399 |
| 2021 | 351 | 7446 |
| 2022 | 348 | 9149 |
| 2023 | 325 | 9721 |
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Psychology rankings
The University for Development ranked 9th for Psychology in Chile and 2063rd in the World with 1,832 publications made and 29,071 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
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Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | 6 | 10 |
| 2006 | 12 | 9 |
| 2007 | 20 | 55 |
| 2008 | 20 | 49 |
| 2009 | 15 | 97 |
| 2010 | 23 | 119 |
| 2011 | 36 | 171 |
| 2012 | 40 | 268 |
| 2013 | 47 | 369 |
| 2014 | 74 | 577 |
| 2015 | 115 | 733 |
| 2016 | 107 | 913 |
| 2017 | 123 | 1248 |
| 2018 | 122 | 1580 |
| 2019 | 149 | 2134 |
| 2020 | 231 | 3032 |
| 2021 | 232 | 4123 |
| 2022 | 242 | 5004 |
| 2023 | 201 | 5598 |
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Computer Science rankings
The University for Development ranked 19th for Computer Science in Chile and 3247th in the World with 1,643 publications made and 26,640 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Cognitive Science.
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Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2 | 9 |
| 2006 | 6 | 8 |
| 2007 | 13 | 34 |
| 2008 | 12 | 37 |
| 2009 | 16 | 64 |
| 2010 | 17 | 84 |
| 2011 | 21 | 138 |
| 2012 | 29 | 243 |
| 2013 | 40 | 330 |
| 2014 | 56 | 527 |
| 2015 | 101 | 629 |
| 2016 | 90 | 819 |
| 2017 | 116 | 1110 |
| 2018 | 129 | 1497 |
| 2019 | 139 | 2078 |
| 2020 | 201 | 3032 |
| 2021 | 207 | 4237 |
| 2022 | 226 | 5070 |
| 2023 | 207 | 5868 |
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Environmental Science rankings
The University for Development ranked 23rd for Environmental Science in Chile and 3268th in the World with 1,564 publications made and 23,584 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
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Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 1 |
| 2004 | 4 | 3 |
| 2005 | 3 | 11 |
| 2006 | 10 | 10 |
| 2007 | 14 | 32 |
| 2008 | 23 | 41 |
| 2009 | 15 | 72 |
| 2010 | 18 | 107 |
| 2011 | 31 | 144 |
| 2012 | 44 | 139 |
| 2013 | 59 | 257 |
| 2014 | 67 | 394 |
| 2015 | 75 | 493 |
| 2016 | 89 | 671 |
| 2017 | 108 | 915 |
| 2018 | 134 | 1364 |
| 2019 | 130 | 1867 |
| 2020 | 186 | 2755 |
| 2021 | 192 | 3588 |
| 2022 | 172 | 4372 |
| 2023 | 175 | 4825 |
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Chemistry rankings
The University for Development ranked 18th for Chemistry in Chile and 3325th in the World with 1,456 publications made and 28,388 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
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Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 5 | 8 |
| 2005 | 8 | 39 |
| 2006 | 16 | 41 |
| 2007 | 17 | 74 |
| 2008 | 21 | 78 |
| 2009 | 22 | 138 |
| 2010 | 26 | 181 |
| 2011 | 26 | 235 |
| 2012 | 35 | 362 |
| 2013 | 53 | 515 |
| 2014 | 57 | 751 |
| 2015 | 68 | 820 |
| 2016 | 81 | 993 |
| 2017 | 102 | 1304 |
| 2018 | 120 | 1763 |
| 2019 | 116 | 2362 |
| 2020 | 159 | 3232 |
| 2021 | 186 | 4285 |
| 2022 | 169 | 4988 |
| 2023 | 157 | 5406 |
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Engineering rankings
The University for Development ranked 21st for Engineering in Chile and 3716th in the World with 1,183 publications made and 18,969 citations received. Main research topics: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
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Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 | 3 |
| 2005 | 6 | 7 |
| 2006 | 10 | 16 |
| 2007 | 15 | 36 |
| 2008 | 14 | 51 |
| 2009 | 12 | 59 |
| 2010 | 14 | 89 |
| 2011 | 23 | 124 |
| 2012 | 32 | 174 |
| 2013 | 39 | 279 |
| 2014 | 43 | 400 |
| 2015 | 65 | 474 |
| 2016 | 67 | 601 |
| 2017 | 88 | 859 |
| 2018 | 96 | 1099 |
| 2019 | 98 | 1511 |
| 2020 | 126 | 2138 |
| 2021 | 150 | 2772 |
| 2022 | 131 | 3539 |
| 2023 | 141 | 3799 |
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Mathematics rankings
The University for Development ranked 16th for Mathematics in Chile and 3069th in the World with 996 publications made and 16,064 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers.
University for Development
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 | 3 | 4 |
| 2006 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 | 8 | 12 |
| 2008 | 7 | 12 |
| 2009 | 6 | 31 |
| 2010 | 10 | 46 |
| 2011 | 20 | 58 |
| 2012 | 23 | 60 |
| 2013 | 21 | 116 |
| 2014 | 39 | 215 |
| 2015 | 56 | 306 |
| 2016 | 61 | 394 |
| 2017 | 63 | 491 |
| 2018 | 65 | 736 |
| 2019 | 80 | 1121 |
| 2020 | 136 | 1590 |
| 2021 | 136 | 2313 |
| 2022 | 119 | 2982 |
| 2023 | 130 | 3308 |
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Economics rankings
The University for Development ranked 14th for Economics in Chile and 2455th in the World with 720 publications made and 10,747 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
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Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 4 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | 4 | 2 |
| 2007 | 4 | 14 |
| 2008 | 6 | 22 |
| 2009 | 4 | 28 |
| 2010 | 9 | 38 |
| 2011 | 17 | 56 |
| 2012 | 14 | 65 |
| 2013 | 31 | 102 |
| 2014 | 27 | 140 |
| 2015 | 30 | 209 |
| 2016 | 36 | 279 |
| 2017 | 40 | 379 |
| 2018 | 63 | 530 |
| 2019 | 56 | 726 |
| 2020 | 87 | 1075 |
| 2021 | 111 | 1671 |
| 2022 | 87 | 1996 |
| 2023 | 82 | 2374 |
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Business rankings
The University for Development ranked 15th for Business in Chile and 2984th in the World with 665 publications made and 9,697 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Management Information Systems.
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Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 | 4 | 2 |
| 2007 | 5 | 11 |
| 2008 | 9 | 22 |
| 2009 | 3 | 23 |
| 2010 | 7 | 42 |
| 2011 | 14 | 58 |
| 2012 | 9 | 49 |
| 2013 | 23 | 99 |
| 2014 | 28 | 132 |
| 2015 | 30 | 186 |
| 2016 | 35 | 255 |
| 2017 | 42 | 364 |
| 2018 | 53 | 561 |
| 2019 | 57 | 823 |
| 2020 | 82 | 1184 |
| 2021 | 90 | 1699 |
| 2022 | 77 | 1937 |
| 2023 | 88 | 2443 |
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Other rankings
Non-core subjects for the University for Development
