The University of Cagliari ranked 28th in Italy, 695th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 186 research topics. The University of Cagliari ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 45,774 academic publications and 1,145,553 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 24 notable alumni.
The University of Cagliari ranked 25th for Biology in Italy and 557th in the World with 28,115 publications made and 839,215 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Immunology.
The University of Cagliari ranked 25th for Chemistry in Italy and 600th in the World with 22,478 publications made and 675,534 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Cagliari ranked 28th for Medicine in Italy and 525th in the World with 22,189 publications made and 651,308 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Cagliari ranked 25th for Engineering in Italy and 667th in the World with 19,338 publications made and 459,849 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Cagliari ranked 27th for Physics in Italy and 665th in the World with 18,618 publications made and 441,332 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
The University of Cagliari ranked 17th for Computer Science in Italy and 501st in the World with 18,499 publications made and 515,823 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
The University of Cagliari ranked 26th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Italy and 745th in the World with 16,137 publications made and 359,035 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Sociology.
The University of Cagliari ranked 28th for Environmental Science in Italy and 731st in the World with 15,115 publications made and 345,873 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Cagliari ranked 20th for Psychology in Italy and 465th in the World with 11,981 publications made and 367,570 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Science.
The University of Cagliari ranked 26th for Mathematics in Italy and 638th in the World with 8,119 publications made and 197,122 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
The University of Cagliari ranked 21st for Business in Italy and 673rd in the World with 5,823 publications made and 120,458 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of Cagliari ranked 28th for Art & Design in Italy and 672nd in the World with 2,995 publications made and 51,385 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
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