The University of Iowa ranked 48th in the United States, 71st in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 109 research topics. The University of Iowa ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 174,238 academic publications and 6,672,084 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 678 notable alumni.
The University of Iowa ranked 42nd for Biology in the United States and 73rd in the World with 100,834 publications made and 4,616,752 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Immunology.
The University of Iowa ranked 35th for Medicine in the United States and 54th in the World with 98,711 publications made and 4,289,076 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Immunology.
The University of Iowa ranked 51st for Chemistry in the United States and 99th in the World with 74,511 publications made and 3,417,714 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Iowa ranked 44th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 82nd in the World with 69,685 publications made and 2,478,784 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Iowa ranked 49th for Computer Science in the United States and 92nd in the World with 64,874 publications made and 2,712,200 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cognitive Science, Computer Vision.
The University of Iowa ranked 56th for Engineering in the United States and 159th in the World with 58,973 publications made and 2,253,802 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Iowa ranked 59th for Physics in the United States and 167th in the World with 58,310 publications made and 2,229,601 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Iowa ranked 31st for Psychology in the United States and 41st in the World with 53,730 publications made and 2,521,093 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
The University of Iowa ranked 53rd for Environmental Science in the United States and 116th in the World with 50,776 publications made and 2,019,700 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Iowa ranked 45th for Mathematics in the United States and 82nd in the World with 31,624 publications made and 1,316,486 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
The University of Iowa ranked 45th for Business in the United States and 86th in the World with 19,419 publications made and 783,537 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
The University of Iowa ranked 49th for Economics in the United States and 86th in the World with 16,851 publications made and 572,938 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Actuarial Science.
The University of Iowa ranked 47th for Art & Design in the United States and 90th in the World with 11,673 publications made and 291,220 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Art History, Aesthetics, Creative Writing.
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.
