The University of Houston ranked 93rd in the United States, 213th in the global 2026 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 93,987 academic publications and 2,650,637 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 291 notable alumni.
The University of Houston ranked 75th for Engineering in the United States and 240th in the World with 49,387 publications made and 1,429,536 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Houston ranked 119th for Biology in the United States and 371st in the World with 46,962 publications made and 1,463,250 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Nanotechnology.
The University of Houston ranked 71st for Physics in the United States and 235th in the World with 46,874 publications made and 1,388,197 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
The University of Houston ranked 101st for Chemistry in the United States and 324th in the World with 42,986 publications made and 1,356,209 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Houston ranked 94th for Computer Science in the United States and 248th in the World with 40,730 publications made and 1,192,143 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 293rd in the World with 38,730 publications made and 1,034,280 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 303rd in the World with 34,469 publications made and 991,233 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 390th in the World with 34,388 publications made and 998,514 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Houston ranked 102nd for Psychology in the United States and 235th in the World with 25,149 publications made and 768,609 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 225th in the World with 21,195 publications made and 668,681 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 181st in the World with 16,339 publications made and 529,200 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
The University of Houston ranked 81st for Economics in the United States and 192nd in the World with 11,570 publications made and 366,198 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 177th in the World with 7,337 publications made and 189,608 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.
