The University of Colima ranked 19th in Mexico, 2229th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 39 research topics. The University of Colima ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,603 academic publications and 45,305 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 9 notable alumni.
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
The University of Colima ranked 26th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Mexico and 1887th in the World with 3,069 publications made and 14,906 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, History, Law.
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 5 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 4 |
| 1993 | 18 | 11 |
| 1994 | 32 | 8 |
| 1995 | 36 | 15 |
| 1996 | 16 | 8 |
| 1997 | 24 | 6 |
| 1998 | 16 | 11 |
| 1999 | 24 | 10 |
| 2000 | 22 | 20 |
| 2001 | 17 | 22 |
| 2002 | 22 | 41 |
| 2003 | 30 | 47 |
| 2004 | 40 | 61 |
| 2005 | 42 | 115 |
| 2006 | 52 | 109 |
| 2007 | 83 | 179 |
| 2008 | 106 | 192 |
| 2009 | 111 | 207 |
| 2010 | 95 | 294 |
| 2011 | 113 | 389 |
| 2012 | 91 | 376 |
| 2013 | 143 | 497 |
| 2014 | 140 | 501 |
| 2015 | 132 | 643 |
| 2016 | 184 | 580 |
| 2017 | 195 | 590 |
| 2018 | 229 | 787 |
| 2019 | 184 | 1178 |
| 2020 | 226 | 1588 |
| 2021 | 218 | 2074 |
| 2022 | 194 | 2194 |
| 2023 | 203 | 2211 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Colima in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Biology rankings
The University of Colima ranked 25th for Biology in Mexico and 2642nd in the World with 2,605 publications made and 35,158 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Neuroscience.
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Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 10 | 15 |
| 1992 | 6 | 14 |
| 1993 | 12 | 24 |
| 1994 | 13 | 15 |
| 1995 | 11 | 31 |
| 1996 | 13 | 27 |
| 1997 | 10 | 29 |
| 1998 | 15 | 46 |
| 1999 | 21 | 51 |
| 2000 | 18 | 74 |
| 2001 | 24 | 78 |
| 2002 | 26 | 174 |
| 2003 | 35 | 171 |
| 2004 | 41 | 188 |
| 2005 | 46 | 224 |
| 2006 | 46 | 238 |
| 2007 | 56 | 341 |
| 2008 | 81 | 436 |
| 2009 | 75 | 463 |
| 2010 | 90 | 689 |
| 2011 | 90 | 807 |
| 2012 | 100 | 906 |
| 2013 | 103 | 1127 |
| 2014 | 115 | 1385 |
| 2015 | 97 | 1406 |
| 2016 | 143 | 1552 |
| 2017 | 176 | 1523 |
| 2018 | 171 | 1998 |
| 2019 | 173 | 2567 |
| 2020 | 196 | 3246 |
| 2021 | 183 | 4256 |
| 2022 | 196 | 4877 |
| 2023 | 195 | 4672 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Colima in various areas of Biology.
Environmental Science rankings
The University of Colima ranked 23rd for Environmental Science in Mexico and 2429th in the World with 2,227 publications made and 22,477 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Earth science and Geophysics.
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Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 3 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 7 | 11 |
| 1994 | 13 | 6 |
| 1995 | 22 | 24 |
| 1996 | 11 | 14 |
| 1997 | 9 | 15 |
| 1998 | 11 | 24 |
| 1999 | 18 | 23 |
| 2000 | 17 | 37 |
| 2001 | 17 | 39 |
| 2002 | 24 | 115 |
| 2003 | 24 | 97 |
| 2004 | 25 | 107 |
| 2005 | 43 | 127 |
| 2006 | 36 | 141 |
| 2007 | 46 | 223 |
| 2008 | 80 | 294 |
| 2009 | 82 | 302 |
| 2010 | 73 | 466 |
| 2011 | 84 | 545 |
| 2012 | 80 | 575 |
| 2013 | 120 | 728 |
| 2014 | 108 | 889 |
| 2015 | 91 | 1009 |
| 2016 | 125 | 1089 |
| 2017 | 150 | 1033 |
| 2018 | 129 | 1434 |
| 2019 | 153 | 1955 |
| 2020 | 144 | 2325 |
| 2021 | 152 | 2874 |
| 2022 | 159 | 3072 |
| 2023 | 160 | 2985 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Colima in various areas of Environmental Science.
Chemistry rankings
The University of Colima ranked 26th for Chemistry in Mexico and 2845th in the World with 1,908 publications made and 30,318 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Petrology and Geochemistry, Nutrition and Food Science.
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Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 10 | 12 |
| 1992 | 7 | 12 |
| 1993 | 9 | 23 |
| 1994 | 9 | 10 |
| 1995 | 7 | 32 |
| 1996 | 8 | 24 |
| 1997 | 7 | 31 |
| 1998 | 8 | 41 |
| 1999 | 16 | 50 |
| 2000 | 10 | 66 |
| 2001 | 14 | 74 |
| 2002 | 19 | 149 |
| 2003 | 28 | 142 |
| 2004 | 18 | 141 |
| 2005 | 35 | 182 |
| 2006 | 36 | 191 |
| 2007 | 48 | 288 |
| 2008 | 58 | 354 |
| 2009 | 57 | 405 |
| 2010 | 70 | 601 |
| 2011 | 66 | 674 |
| 2012 | 75 | 716 |
| 2013 | 76 | 940 |
| 2014 | 83 | 1173 |
| 2015 | 83 | 1212 |
| 2016 | 106 | 1339 |
| 2017 | 137 | 1373 |
| 2018 | 121 | 1762 |
| 2019 | 125 | 2274 |
| 2020 | 140 | 2781 |
| 2021 | 128 | 3722 |
| 2022 | 139 | 4274 |
| 2023 | 141 | 4003 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Colima in various areas of Chemistry.
Engineering rankings
The University of Colima ranked 23rd for Engineering in Mexico and 2967th in the World with 1,719 publications made and 21,043 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
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Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 7 | 9 |
| 1992 | 7 | 6 |
| 1993 | 3 | 6 |
| 1994 | 9 | 8 |
| 1995 | 7 | 22 |
| 1996 | 5 | 15 |
| 1997 | 6 | 15 |
| 1998 | 2 | 20 |
| 1999 | 15 | 34 |
| 2000 | 9 | 40 |
| 2001 | 13 | 44 |
| 2002 | 12 | 90 |
| 2003 | 23 | 96 |
| 2004 | 18 | 80 |
| 2005 | 30 | 113 |
| 2006 | 37 | 133 |
| 2007 | 54 | 217 |
| 2008 | 59 | 283 |
| 2009 | 66 | 282 |
| 2010 | 67 | 428 |
| 2011 | 72 | 470 |
| 2012 | 66 | 494 |
| 2013 | 58 | 709 |
| 2014 | 74 | 745 |
| 2015 | 79 | 855 |
| 2016 | 76 | 944 |
| 2017 | 121 | 1070 |
| 2018 | 106 | 1231 |
| 2019 | 112 | 1742 |
| 2020 | 133 | 2093 |
| 2021 | 124 | 2734 |
| 2022 | 127 | 3102 |
| 2023 | 115 | 2882 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Colima in various areas of Engineering.
Physics rankings
The University of Colima ranked 20th for Physics in Mexico and 2783rd in the World with 1,650 publications made and 21,815 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Theoretical Physics.
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Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 7 | 11 |
| 1992 | 8 | 13 |
| 1993 | 8 | 12 |
| 1994 | 10 | 12 |
| 1995 | 5 | 29 |
| 1996 | 8 | 19 |
| 1997 | 6 | 28 |
| 1998 | 3 | 27 |
| 1999 | 16 | 40 |
| 2000 | 8 | 51 |
| 2001 | 12 | 51 |
| 2002 | 16 | 132 |
| 2003 | 20 | 94 |
| 2004 | 15 | 87 |
| 2005 | 38 | 118 |
| 2006 | 38 | 134 |
| 2007 | 56 | 247 |
| 2008 | 62 | 313 |
| 2009 | 52 | 322 |
| 2010 | 58 | 429 |
| 2011 | 72 | 498 |
| 2012 | 70 | 527 |
| 2013 | 67 | 676 |
| 2014 | 82 | 867 |
| 2015 | 76 | 893 |
| 2016 | 75 | 969 |
| 2017 | 99 | 1005 |
| 2018 | 101 | 1169 |
| 2019 | 102 | 1541 |
| 2020 | 120 | 1752 |
| 2021 | 110 | 2253 |
| 2022 | 116 | 2363 |
| 2023 | 105 | 2210 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Colima in various areas of Physics.
Medicine rankings
The University of Colima ranked 21st for Medicine in Mexico and 2772nd in the World with 1,647 publications made and 16,726 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Immunology, Surgery.
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Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 6 | 15 |
| 1992 | 5 | 12 |
| 1993 | 6 | 13 |
| 1994 | 9 | 9 |
| 1995 | 8 | 22 |
| 1996 | 11 | 19 |
| 1997 | 10 | 22 |
| 1998 | 7 | 32 |
| 1999 | 11 | 27 |
| 2000 | 13 | 57 |
| 2001 | 13 | 52 |
| 2002 | 11 | 66 |
| 2003 | 25 | 106 |
| 2004 | 24 | 121 |
| 2005 | 31 | 150 |
| 2006 | 32 | 149 |
| 2007 | 34 | 192 |
| 2008 | 46 | 237 |
| 2009 | 50 | 262 |
| 2010 | 53 | 334 |
| 2011 | 54 | 396 |
| 2012 | 51 | 461 |
| 2013 | 45 | 557 |
| 2014 | 70 | 646 |
| 2015 | 67 | 663 |
| 2016 | 75 | 672 |
| 2017 | 113 | 776 |
| 2018 | 102 | 900 |
| 2019 | 99 | 1174 |
| 2020 | 141 | 1779 |
| 2021 | 133 | 2465 |
| 2022 | 142 | 2909 |
| 2023 | 132 | 2822 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Colima in various areas of Medicine.
Computer Science rankings
The University of Colima ranked 20th for Computer Science in Mexico and 2846th in the World with 1,540 publications made and 18,915 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
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Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 6 | 12 |
| 1992 | 6 | 10 |
| 1993 | 4 | 11 |
| 1994 | 5 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 | 15 |
| 1996 | 6 | 15 |
| 1997 | 3 | 14 |
| 1998 | 4 | 21 |
| 1999 | 11 | 25 |
| 2000 | 11 | 50 |
| 2001 | 10 | 36 |
| 2002 | 9 | 54 |
| 2003 | 21 | 79 |
| 2004 | 17 | 100 |
| 2005 | 25 | 108 |
| 2006 | 37 | 126 |
| 2007 | 38 | 135 |
| 2008 | 49 | 196 |
| 2009 | 49 | 214 |
| 2010 | 63 | 310 |
| 2011 | 58 | 348 |
| 2012 | 62 | 472 |
| 2013 | 52 | 564 |
| 2014 | 66 | 627 |
| 2015 | 59 | 613 |
| 2016 | 73 | 724 |
| 2017 | 96 | 763 |
| 2018 | 108 | 876 |
| 2019 | 106 | 1200 |
| 2020 | 103 | 1678 |
| 2021 | 123 | 2211 |
| 2022 | 129 | 2581 |
| 2023 | 109 | 2534 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Colima in various areas of Computer Science.
Psychology rankings
The University of Colima ranked 16th for Psychology in Mexico and 2821st in the World with 854 publications made and 9,215 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
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Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 1991 | 6 | 13 |
| 1992 | 6 | 9 |
| 1993 | 2 | 9 |
| 1994 | 6 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 | 10 |
| 1996 | 7 | 14 |
| 1997 | 2 | 12 |
| 1998 | 5 | 13 |
| 1999 | 6 | 20 |
| 2000 | 8 | 40 |
| 2001 | 8 | 31 |
| 2002 | 7 | 45 |
| 2003 | 16 | 70 |
| 2004 | 10 | 74 |
| 2005 | 10 | 82 |
| 2006 | 18 | 84 |
| 2007 | 12 | 91 |
| 2008 | 25 | 113 |
| 2009 | 33 | 138 |
| 2010 | 31 | 181 |
| 2011 | 40 | 212 |
| 2012 | 32 | 296 |
| 2013 | 33 | 364 |
| 2014 | 38 | 385 |
| 2015 | 35 | 352 |
| 2016 | 46 | 373 |
| 2017 | 48 | 405 |
| 2018 | 50 | 426 |
| 2019 | 68 | 540 |
| 2020 | 55 | 775 |
| 2021 | 61 | 1016 |
| 2022 | 63 | 1193 |
| 2023 | 52 | 1233 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Colima in various areas of Psychology.
Mathematics rankings
The University of Colima ranked 21st for Mathematics in Mexico and 3157th in the World with 807 publications made and 6,969 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
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Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1993 | 4 | 4 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 | 5 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 | 3 |
| 2000 | 3 | 7 |
| 2001 | 3 | 12 |
| 2002 | 2 | 9 |
| 2003 | 4 | 12 |
| 2004 | 10 | 26 |
| 2005 | 14 | 35 |
| 2006 | 16 | 49 |
| 2007 | 29 | 76 |
| 2008 | 30 | 85 |
| 2009 | 19 | 77 |
| 2010 | 27 | 124 |
| 2011 | 26 | 141 |
| 2012 | 26 | 160 |
| 2013 | 20 | 196 |
| 2014 | 23 | 201 |
| 2015 | 40 | 273 |
| 2016 | 38 | 275 |
| 2017 | 46 | 271 |
| 2018 | 59 | 367 |
| 2019 | 59 | 497 |
| 2020 | 62 | 703 |
| 2021 | 81 | 981 |
| 2022 | 84 | 1165 |
| 2023 | 70 | 1131 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Colima in various areas of Mathematics.
Business rankings
The University of Colima ranked 29th for Business in Mexico and 3355th in the World with 593 publications made and 3,706 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems.
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Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 5 | 4 |
| 2001 | 6 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 | 13 |
| 2004 | 12 | 26 |
| 2005 | 5 | 15 |
| 2006 | 13 | 41 |
| 2007 | 15 | 53 |
| 2008 | 23 | 90 |
| 2009 | 24 | 78 |
| 2010 | 24 | 98 |
| 2011 | 28 | 101 |
| 2012 | 25 | 144 |
| 2013 | 26 | 165 |
| 2014 | 28 | 174 |
| 2015 | 23 | 193 |
| 2016 | 30 | 212 |
| 2017 | 43 | 227 |
| 2018 | 32 | 237 |
| 2019 | 49 | 336 |
| 2020 | 36 | 457 |
| 2021 | 48 | 560 |
| 2022 | 44 | 569 |
| 2023 | 41 | 572 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Colima in various areas of Business.
Economics rankings
The University of Colima ranked 29th for Economics in Mexico and 3371st in the World with 423 publications made and 2,204 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
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Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 8 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 | 3 |
| 2002 | 3 | 6 |
| 2003 | 3 | 11 |
| 2004 | 7 | 18 |
| 2005 | 3 | 14 |
| 2006 | 4 | 23 |
| 2007 | 7 | 41 |
| 2008 | 21 | 48 |
| 2009 | 12 | 44 |
| 2010 | 14 | 69 |
| 2011 | 18 | 64 |
| 2012 | 15 | 58 |
| 2013 | 22 | 111 |
| 2014 | 23 | 100 |
| 2015 | 20 | 103 |
| 2016 | 21 | 129 |
| 2017 | 32 | 131 |
| 2018 | 28 | 172 |
| 2019 | 37 | 197 |
| 2020 | 30 | 284 |
| 2021 | 34 | 324 |
| 2022 | 38 | 412 |
| 2023 | 24 | 423 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Colima in various areas of Economics.
Art & Design rankings
The University of Colima ranked 23rd for Art & Design in Mexico and 2744th in the World with 340 publications made and 2,338 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Multimedia, Aesthetics, Literature.
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.
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Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 5 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | 5 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 | 18 |
| 2006 | 9 | 14 |
| 2007 | 10 | 30 |
| 2008 | 12 | 24 |
| 2009 | 7 | 32 |
| 2010 | 11 | 40 |
| 2011 | 24 | 42 |
| 2012 | 9 | 50 |
| 2013 | 23 | 90 |
| 2014 | 14 | 56 |
| 2015 | 18 | 87 |
| 2016 | 16 | 94 |
| 2017 | 17 | 69 |
| 2018 | 24 | 126 |
| 2019 | 25 | 176 |
| 2020 | 33 | 167 |
| 2021 | 26 | 241 |
| 2022 | 21 | 273 |
| 2023 | 16 | 218 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Colima in various areas of Art & Design.
