The University of Ferrara ranked 26th in Italy, 656th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 174 research topics. The University of Ferrara ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 47,400 academic publications and 1,413,108 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 50 notable alumni.
The University of Ferrara ranked 22nd for Biology in Italy and 491st in the World with 30,532 publications made and 990,410 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Paleontology, Neuroscience.
The University of Ferrara ranked 20th for Chemistry in Italy and 519th in the World with 25,346 publications made and 871,879 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Ferrara ranked 25th for Medicine in Italy and 430th in the World with 25,018 publications made and 805,520 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Ferrara ranked 26th for Physics in Italy and 659th in the World with 20,378 publications made and 612,290 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Ferrara ranked 27th for Engineering in Italy and 694th in the World with 20,238 publications made and 570,916 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Ferrara ranked 31st for Computer Science in Italy and 703rd in the World with 15,421 publications made and 462,452 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Computer Networking.
The University of Ferrara ranked 29th for Environmental Science in Italy and 736th in the World with 15,081 publications made and 402,602 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Earth science and Geophysics.
The University of Ferrara ranked 30th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Italy and 864th in the World with 14,529 publications made and 390,592 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, History, Sociology, Archaeology, Political Science.
The University of Ferrara ranked 29th for Psychology in Italy and 558th in the World with 10,943 publications made and 349,764 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Ferrara ranked 32nd for Mathematics in Italy and 744th in the World with 7,365 publications made and 227,917 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research.
