The University of California - Riverside ranked 87th in the United States, 198th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 14 research topics. The University of California - Riverside ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 88,741 academic publications and 3,442,553 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 103 notable alumni.
The University of California - Riverside ranked 84th for Biology in the United States and 206th in the World with 52,829 publications made and 2,379,975 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of California - Riverside ranked 78th for Chemistry in the United States and 205th in the World with 44,853 publications made and 2,175,722 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of California - Riverside ranked 58th for Environmental Science in the United States and 144th in the World with 41,225 publications made and 1,728,041 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of California - Riverside ranked 64th for Physics in the United States and 212th in the World with 39,987 publications made and 1,735,786 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of California - Riverside ranked 77th for Engineering in the United States and 239th in the World with 39,219 publications made and 1,625,778 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of California - Riverside ranked 98th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 283rd in the World with 32,834 publications made and 1,131,389 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
The University of California - Riverside ranked 96th for Computer Science in the United States and 254th in the World with 30,335 publications made and 1,151,769 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
The University of California - Riverside ranked 126th for Medicine in the United States and 402nd in the World with 26,840 publications made and 1,051,859 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Immunology, Anatomy and Physiology.
The University of California - Riverside ranked 122nd for Psychology in the United States and 298th in the World with 14,687 publications made and 614,712 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
The University of California - Riverside ranked 93rd for Mathematics in the United States and 237th in the World with 14,609 publications made and 559,185 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics.
The University of California - Riverside ranked 100th for Business in the United States and 288th in the World with 10,669 publications made and 379,695 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Advertising.
The University of California - Riverside ranked 106th for Economics in the United States and 276th in the World with 7,650 publications made and 269,657 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
The University of California - Riverside ranked 97th for Art & Design in the United States and 298th in the World with 5,541 publications made and 136,531 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, 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.
