The University of Crete ranked 5th in Greece, 810th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 169 research topics. The University of Crete ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 32,482 academic publications and 993,760 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 6 notable alumni.
The University of Crete ranked 5th for Biology in Greece and 693rd in the World with 20,077 publications made and 645,727 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Paleontology, Neuroscience.
The University of Crete ranked 6th for Chemistry in Greece and 700th in the World with 16,833 publications made and 574,229 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Crete ranked 4th for Medicine in Greece and 616th in the World with 16,059 publications made and 531,680 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Public Health.
The University of Crete ranked 5th for Physics in Greece and 656th in the World with 14,595 publications made and 447,984 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Crete ranked 6th for Engineering in Greece and 807th in the World with 14,160 publications made and 429,474 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Crete ranked 6th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Greece and 927th in the World with 12,007 publications made and 355,239 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Sociology, Political Science, Law, History.
The University of Crete ranked 6th for Computer Science in Greece and 758th in the World with 11,808 publications made and 338,189 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Telecommunications.
The University of Crete ranked 6th for Environmental Science in Greece and 872nd in the World with 10,708 publications made and 359,776 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Crete ranked 5th for Psychology in Greece and 694th in the World with 7,800 publications made and 224,867 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
The University of Crete ranked 8th for Mathematics in Greece and 811th in the World with 5,819 publications made and 182,357 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Crete ranked 10th for Economics in Greece and 875th in the World with 3,114 publications made and 94,621 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Economics, International Trade.
The University of Crete ranked 5th for Art & Design in Greece and 807th in the World with 2,033 publications made and 44,864 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, 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.
