The University of Florence ranked 9th in Italy, 260th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 232 research topics. The University of Florence ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 122,631 academic publications and 3,410,054 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 224 notable alumni.
The University of Florence ranked 6th for Biology in Italy and 192nd in the World with 76,912 publications made and 2,513,133 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
The University of Florence ranked 6th for Medicine in Italy and 169th in the World with 60,520 publications made and 1,977,375 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Florence ranked 6th for Chemistry in Italy and 230th in the World with 59,042 publications made and 1,976,427 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Florence ranked 9th for Engineering in Italy and 262nd in the World with 51,979 publications made and 1,368,910 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Florence ranked 9th for Physics in Italy and 254th in the World with 51,510 publications made and 1,408,890 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Florence ranked 7th for Computer Science in Italy and 254th in the World with 43,888 publications made and 1,214,470 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Vision.
The University of Florence ranked 5th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Italy and 283rd in the World with 43,089 publications made and 1,017,676 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, History, Sociology, Law.
The University of Florence ranked 7th for Environmental Science in Italy and 242nd in the World with 42,809 publications made and 1,154,352 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Florence ranked 5th for Psychology in Italy and 211th in the World with 28,665 publications made and 885,299 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Florence ranked 8th for Mathematics in Italy and 262nd in the World with 20,522 publications made and 542,656 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers.
The University of Florence ranked 10th for Business in Italy and 375th in the World with 12,184 publications made and 264,867 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
The University of Florence ranked 9th for Economics in Italy and 385th in the World with 8,614 publications made and 183,185 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
The University of Florence ranked 6th for Art & Design in Italy and 239th in the World with 7,843 publications made and 135,747 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, 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.
