The University of Akureyri ranked 4th in Iceland, 4893rd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in 68 research topics. The University of Akureyri ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 1,462 academic publications and 27,564 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
The University of Akureyri ranked 3rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Iceland and 3637th in the World with 1,025 publications made and 18,883 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Akureyri ranked 3rd for Biology in Iceland and 4442nd in the World with 742 publications made and 16,147 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Akureyri ranked 4th for Environmental Science in Iceland and 4215th in the World with 720 publications made and 14,156 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Akureyri ranked 3rd for Medicine in Iceland and 3978th in the World with 655 publications made and 15,436 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Nursing, Public Health, Physical Therapy.
The University of Akureyri ranked 3rd for Psychology in Iceland and 3219th in the World with 550 publications made and 13,009 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
The University of Akureyri ranked 3rd for Computer Science in Iceland and 4666th in the World with 471 publications made and 10,463 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cognitive Science.
The University of Akureyri ranked 3rd for Engineering in Iceland and 4860th in the World with 413 publications made and 9,339 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Akureyri ranked 3rd for Physics in Iceland and 5039th in the World with 359 publications made and 7,438 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Akureyri ranked 4th for Chemistry in Iceland and 4900th in the World with 333 publications made and 7,712 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Science, Materials Science.
The University of Akureyri ranked 3rd for Economics in Iceland and 3298th in the World with 332 publications made and 6,998 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance.
The University of Akureyri ranked 3rd for Business in Iceland and 4050th in the World with 322 publications made and 5,862 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing.
The University of Akureyri ranked 3rd for Mathematics in Iceland and 4475th in the World with 308 publications made and 6,845 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers.
The University of Akureyri ranked 3rd for Art & Design in Iceland and 3736th in the World with 146 publications made and 2,604 citations received. Main research topic: Fashion Design.
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.
