The University of Cantabria ranked 28th in Spain, 814th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 148 research topics. The University of Cantabria ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 29,261 academic publications and 788,338 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 17 notable alumni.
The University of Cantabria ranked 23rd for Engineering in Spain and 826th in the World with 14,580 publications made and 404,405 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Metallurgical Engineering.
The University of Cantabria ranked 26th for Physics in Spain and 848th in the World with 14,002 publications made and 448,841 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Cantabria ranked 32nd for Chemistry in Spain and 998th in the World with 12,702 publications made and 409,483 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Cantabria ranked 33rd for Biology in Spain and 1046th in the World with 12,421 publications made and 377,363 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The University of Cantabria ranked 39th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Spain and 806th in the World with 12,225 publications made and 280,759 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, History, Archaeology, Law.
The University of Cantabria ranked 28th for Environmental Science in Spain and 806th in the World with 11,246 publications made and 322,028 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Cantabria ranked 29th for Computer Science in Spain and 816th in the World with 10,953 publications made and 311,578 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Neuroscience.
The University of Cantabria ranked 28th for Medicine in Spain and 985th in the World with 8,585 publications made and 251,258 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Cantabria ranked 22nd for Mathematics in Spain and 678th in the World with 6,809 publications made and 190,030 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers.
The University of Cantabria ranked 32nd for Psychology in Spain and 1016th in the World with 4,552 publications made and 129,668 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Cantabria ranked 28th for Business in Spain and 813th in the World with 4,000 publications made and 94,553 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
The University of Cantabria ranked 27th for Economics in Spain and 846th in the World with 2,868 publications made and 68,486 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
The University of Cantabria ranked 37th for Art & Design in Spain and 996th in the World with 1,550 publications made and 30,480 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, Art History.
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