The University of Akureyri ranked 4th in Iceland, 4761st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in 71 research topics. The University of Akureyri ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 1,518 academic publications and 30,327 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 3656th in the World with 1,052 publications made and 20,461 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Akureyri ranked 3rd for Biology in Iceland and 4454th in the World with 760 publications made and 17,916 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Akureyri ranked 4th for Environmental Science in Iceland and 4224th in the World with 735 publications made and 15,569 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Akureyri ranked 3rd for Medicine in Iceland and 3966th in the World with 676 publications made and 16,849 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Nursing, Public Health, Physical Therapy.
The University of Akureyri ranked 3rd for Psychology in Iceland and 3239th in the World with 559 publications made and 14,199 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 4691st in the World with 479 publications made and 11,523 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cognitive Science.
The University of Akureyri ranked 3rd for Engineering in Iceland and 4880th in the World with 420 publications made and 10,090 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering.
The University of Akureyri ranked 3rd for Physics in Iceland and 5064th in the World with 366 publications made and 8,288 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Akureyri ranked 4th for Chemistry in Iceland and 4911th in the World with 344 publications made and 8,617 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 3294th in the World with 340 publications made and 7,604 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance.
The University of Akureyri ranked 3rd for Business in Iceland and 4054th in the World with 325 publications made and 6,417 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing.
The University of Akureyri ranked 3rd for Mathematics in Iceland and 4512th in the World with 308 publications made and 7,228 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers.
The University of Akureyri ranked 3rd for Art & Design in Iceland and 3800th in the World with 148 publications made and 2,794 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.
