The University of Bologna ranked 1st in Italy, 99th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 46 research topics. The University of Bologna ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 179,556 academic publications and 4,879,533 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 553 notable alumni.
The University of Bologna ranked 4th for Biology in Italy and 130th in the World with 102,077 publications made and 3,239,030 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
The University of Bologna ranked 2nd for Chemistry in Italy and 136th in the World with 84,496 publications made and 2,697,906 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Bologna ranked 3rd for Engineering in Italy and 135th in the World with 80,940 publications made and 2,215,062 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Telecommunications.
The University of Bologna ranked 3rd for Physics in Italy and 140th in the World with 79,594 publications made and 2,234,778 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Bologna ranked 4th for Medicine in Italy and 125th in the World with 79,504 publications made and 2,555,132 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Bologna ranked 2nd for Computer Science in Italy and 120th in the World with 68,253 publications made and 1,906,439 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Networking.
The University of Bologna ranked 2nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Italy and 144th in the World with 65,402 publications made and 1,560,958 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Sociology.
The University of Bologna ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in Italy and 139th in the World with 63,057 publications made and 1,723,034 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Bologna ranked 4th for Psychology in Italy and 150th in the World with 35,395 publications made and 1,036,745 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Bologna ranked 2nd for Mathematics in Italy and 129th in the World with 33,655 publications made and 879,707 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.
The University of Bologna ranked 2nd for Business in Italy and 130th in the World with 23,642 publications made and 522,523 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, Management Information Systems.
The University of Bologna ranked 1st for Economics in Italy and 143rd in the World with 17,075 publications made and 361,572 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
The University of Bologna ranked 1st for Art & Design in Italy and 122nd in the World with 12,287 publications made and 221,480 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.
