The University of Atacama ranked 29th in Chile, 4057th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in 79 research topics. The University of Atacama ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,506 academic publications and 30,911 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 2 notable alumni.
The University of Atacama ranked 30th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Chile and 3500th in the World with 1,277 publications made and 12,719 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
The University of Atacama ranked 28th for Physics in Chile and 4347th in the World with 1,223 publications made and 20,658 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Atacama ranked 29th for Environmental Science in Chile and 4591st in the World with 1,139 publications made and 16,429 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Earth science and Geophysics.
The University of Atacama ranked 30th for Biology in Chile and 4983rd in the World with 1,082 publications made and 15,554 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Botany.
The University of Atacama ranked 28th for Engineering in Chile and 4711th in the World with 1,066 publications made and 17,265 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Atacama ranked 29th for Chemistry in Chile and 4697th in the World with 913 publications made and 13,543 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of Atacama ranked 28th for Computer Science in Chile and 4836th in the World with 822 publications made and 15,505 citations received. Main research topics: Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
The University of Atacama ranked 29th for Medicine in Chile and 5135th in the World with 533 publications made and 8,212 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Nursing, Surgery.
The University of Atacama ranked 25th for Mathematics in Chile and 4242nd in the World with 405 publications made and 5,851 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers.
The University of Atacama ranked 27th for Economics in Chile and 5048th in the World with 220 publications made and 3,568 citations received. Main research topics: Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Development Studies, Finance.
