The University of Alicante ranked 17th in Spain, 543rd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 177 research topics. The University of Alicante ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 41,040 academic publications and 831,521 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 25 notable alumni.
The University of Alicante ranked 15th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Spain and 368th in the World with 23,526 publications made and 347,837 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Sociology.
The University of Alicante ranked 20th for Biology in Spain and 694th in the World with 18,352 publications made and 553,603 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Botany, Nanotechnology.
The University of Alicante ranked 17th for Engineering in Spain and 614th in the World with 17,560 publications made and 493,267 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Alicante ranked 16th for Environmental Science in Spain and 556th in the World with 17,221 publications made and 423,784 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
The University of Alicante ranked 15th for Physics in Spain and 608th in the World with 16,594 publications made and 479,643 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Alicante ranked 18th for Chemistry in Spain and 643rd in the World with 15,114 publications made and 503,805 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Alicante ranked 20th for Computer Science in Spain and 660th in the World with 12,741 publications made and 269,570 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Neuroscience, Telecommunications.
The University of Alicante ranked 27th for Medicine in Spain and 974th in the World with 9,859 publications made and 222,174 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Surgery, Nursing.
The University of Alicante ranked 22nd for Psychology in Spain and 842nd in the World with 6,784 publications made and 130,039 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Alicante ranked 26th for Mathematics in Spain and 706th in the World with 6,710 publications made and 141,574 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Alicante ranked 19th for Business in Spain and 615th in the World with 6,190 publications made and 117,509 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Hospitality and Hotel Management, Management Information Systems.
The University of Alicante ranked 19th for Economics in Spain and 592nd in the World with 4,533 publications made and 97,643 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
The University of Alicante ranked 20th for Art & Design in Spain and 576th in the World with 3,494 publications made and 50,377 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, 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.
