The University of California - Merced ranked 305th in the United States, 1200th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 128 research topics. The University of California - Merced ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 16,457 academic publications and 508,918 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
The University of California - Merced ranked 261st for Biology in the United States and 1358th in the World with 8,511 publications made and 309,242 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of California - Merced ranked 216th for Engineering in the United States and 1136th in the World with 8,137 publications made and 276,849 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of California - Merced ranked 208th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1000th in the World with 7,686 publications made and 272,112 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of California - Merced ranked 289th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1235th in the World with 7,505 publications made and 234,687 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
The University of California - Merced ranked 224th for Physics in the United States and 1157th in the World with 7,423 publications made and 256,874 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of California - Merced ranked 228th for Computer Science in the United States and 967th in the World with 7,160 publications made and 285,261 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science.
The University of California - Merced ranked 246th for Chemistry in the United States and 1375th in the World with 6,873 publications made and 236,827 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
The University of California - Merced ranked 321st for Medicine in the United States and 1505th in the World with 4,936 publications made and 141,959 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Nursing, Immunology.
The University of California - Merced ranked 289th for Psychology in the United States and 1059th in the World with 3,899 publications made and 167,589 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Social Psychology, Child Psychology.
The University of California - Merced ranked 256th for Mathematics in the United States and 1119th in the World with 3,376 publications made and 113,504 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of California - Merced ranked 328th for Business in the United States and 1472nd in the World with 2,548 publications made and 55,081 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
The University of California - Merced ranked 318th for Economics in the United States and 1273rd in the World with 1,828 publications made and 44,585 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Environmental Economics.
The University of California - Merced ranked 264th for Art & Design in the United States and 997th in the World with 1,365 publications made and 42,398 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, Art History.
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