The University of Idaho ranked 146th in the United States, 467th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 167 research topics. The University of Idaho ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 41,819 academic publications and 1,019,216 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 119 notable alumni.
The University of Idaho ranked 118th for Environmental Science in the United States and 430th in the World with 21,081 publications made and 718,017 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Idaho ranked 159th for Biology in the United States and 633rd in the World with 20,983 publications made and 738,127 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Agricultural Science.
The University of Idaho ranked 154th for Chemistry in the United States and 678th in the World with 16,733 publications made and 586,733 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nutrition and Food Science.
The University of Idaho ranked 152nd for Engineering in the United States and 649th in the World with 16,596 publications made and 525,474 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Idaho ranked 193rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 776th in the World with 14,468 publications made and 422,433 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, History, Law, Philosophy.
The University of Idaho ranked 157th for Physics in the United States and 688th in the World with 14,187 publications made and 445,767 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Idaho ranked 194th for Computer Science in the United States and 761st in the World with 10,921 publications made and 341,215 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Neuroscience.
The University of Idaho ranked 209th for Medicine in the United States and 865th in the World with 10,836 publications made and 382,102 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Immunology, Anatomy and Physiology, Psychiatry.
The University of Idaho ranked 192nd for Mathematics in the United States and 748th in the World with 5,450 publications made and 165,174 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Idaho ranked 204th for Business in the United States and 759th in the World with 4,677 publications made and 117,925 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Advertising.
The University of Idaho ranked 232nd for Economics in the United States and 881st in the World with 3,173 publications made and 69,241 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Agricultural Economics, International Trade.
The University of Idaho ranked 219th for Art & Design in the United States and 826th in the World with 2,163 publications made and 45,746 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Multimedia.
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.
