The University of Houston ranked 84th in the United States, 191st in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 10 research topics. The University of Houston ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 91,513 academic publications and 2,517,873 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 283 notable alumni.
The University of Houston ranked 74th for Engineering in the United States and 233rd in the World with 48,275 publications made and 1,359,395 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Houston ranked 73rd for Physics in the United States and 232nd in the World with 45,918 publications made and 1,322,011 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
The University of Houston ranked 119th for Biology in the United States and 365th in the World with 45,834 publications made and 1,387,279 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Nanotechnology.
The University of Houston ranked 101st for Chemistry in the United States and 322nd in the World with 42,070 publications made and 1,288,618 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Houston ranked 93rd for Computer Science in the United States and 244th in the World with 39,728 publications made and 1,132,899 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
The University of Houston ranked 99th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 286th in the World with 37,807 publications made and 978,473 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Houston ranked 90th for Environmental Science in the United States and 295th in the World with 33,737 publications made and 940,968 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Houston ranked 122nd for Medicine in the United States and 385th in the World with 33,327 publications made and 943,689 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Houston ranked 105th for Psychology in the United States and 238th in the World with 24,420 publications made and 727,780 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
The University of Houston ranked 87th for Mathematics in the United States and 223rd in the World with 20,777 publications made and 637,812 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Houston ranked 76th for Business in the United States and 173rd in the World with 16,051 publications made and 504,286 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
The University of Houston ranked 81st for Economics in the United States and 189th in the World with 11,364 publications made and 350,270 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Political Economy.
The University of Houston ranked 74th for Art & Design in the United States and 174th in the World with 7,185 publications made and 180,734 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.
