The University of Barcelona ranked 1st in Spain, 116th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 23 research topics. The University of Barcelona ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 157,917 academic publications and 5,070,049 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 534 notable alumni.
The University of Barcelona ranked 1st for Biology in Spain and 113th in the World with 96,801 publications made and 3,841,283 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
The University of Barcelona ranked 1st for Medicine in Spain and 118th in the World with 76,937 publications made and 2,997,185 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Barcelona ranked 1st for Chemistry in Spain and 140th in the World with 72,812 publications made and 2,884,700 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
The University of Barcelona ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Spain and 90th in the World with 66,008 publications made and 1,688,300 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
The University of Barcelona ranked 1st for Physics in Spain and 183rd in the World with 55,006 publications made and 1,896,579 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
The University of Barcelona ranked 2nd for Engineering in Spain and 227th in the World with 53,258 publications made and 1,854,476 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Barcelona ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Spain and 147th in the World with 51,904 publications made and 1,750,238 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.
The University of Barcelona ranked 2nd for Computer Science in Spain and 222nd in the World with 45,767 publications made and 1,724,659 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Computer Vision.
The University of Barcelona ranked 1st for Psychology in Spain and 148th in the World with 35,527 publications made and 1,248,928 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
The University of Barcelona ranked 1st for Mathematics in Spain and 176th in the World with 23,606 publications made and 852,465 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
The University of Barcelona ranked 7th for Business in Spain and 346th in the World with 12,602 publications made and 334,867 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, International Trade.
The University of Barcelona ranked 3rd for Economics in Spain and 249th in the World with 11,668 publications made and 316,917 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
The University of Barcelona ranked 1st for Art & Design in Spain and 180th in the World with 8,393 publications made and 207,160 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
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.
