The University of Crete ranked 5th in Greece, 784th in the global 2026 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 33,432 academic publications and 1,056,143 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 704th in the World with 20,632 publications made and 681,611 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Paleontology, Neuroscience.
The University of Crete ranked 6th for Chemistry in Greece and 708th in the World with 17,212 publications made and 605,741 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Crete ranked 4th for Medicine in Greece and 617th in the World with 16,630 publications made and 570,452 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Crete ranked 5th for Physics in Greece and 666th in the World with 14,920 publications made and 470,849 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 819th in the World with 14,465 publications made and 449,939 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 937th in the World with 12,329 publications made and 370,630 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
The University of Crete ranked 6th for Computer Science in Greece and 770th in the World with 12,093 publications made and 357,513 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Telecommunications.
The University of Crete ranked 7th for Environmental Science in Greece and 886th in the World with 10,972 publications made and 371,976 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 700th in the World with 8,096 publications made and 234,387 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 5,944 publications made and 178,987 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Crete ranked 11th for Economics in Greece and 885th in the World with 3,186 publications made and 95,632 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 820th in the World with 2,074 publications made and 47,633 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.
