The University of Chicago ranked 15th in the United States, 19th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 10 across 18 research topics. The University of Chicago ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 259,567 academic publications and 13,284,954 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 1,719 notable alumni.
The University of Chicago ranked 26th for Biology in the United States and 36th in the World with 138,563 publications made and 7,761,655 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Paleontology, Neuroscience.
The University of Chicago ranked 24th for Medicine in the United States and 30th in the World with 122,004 publications made and 6,391,927 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Oncology and Cancer research.
The University of Chicago ranked 12th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 17th in the World with 108,977 publications made and 5,535,198 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Chicago ranked 27th for Chemistry in the United States and 43rd in the World with 106,256 publications made and 6,332,330 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Chicago ranked 27th for Physics in the United States and 46th in the World with 93,847 publications made and 5,303,897 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Chicago ranked 28th for Computer Science in the United States and 36th in the World with 91,556 publications made and 5,382,082 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Computer Vision.
The University of Chicago ranked 38th for Engineering in the United States and 80th in the World with 81,978 publications made and 4,425,763 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Chicago ranked 29th for Environmental Science in the United States and 53rd in the World with 70,427 publications made and 3,849,425 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Chicago ranked 26th for Psychology in the United States and 36th in the World with 59,821 publications made and 3,181,110 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
The University of Chicago ranked 24th for Mathematics in the United States and 28th in the World with 44,131 publications made and 3,035,123 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science.
The University of Chicago ranked 5th for Economics in the United States and 5th in the World with 33,064 publications made and 2,430,627 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
The University of Chicago ranked 11th for Business in the United States and 12th in the World with 31,105 publications made and 2,125,100 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
The University of Chicago ranked 18th for Art & Design in the United States and 23rd in the World with 17,466 publications made and 713,069 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Art History, Aesthetics, Creative Writing.
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.
