The University of Iowa ranked 49th in the United States, 74th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 105 research topics. The University of Iowa ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 178,150 academic publications and 6,931,916 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 716 notable alumni.
The University of Iowa ranked 42nd for Biology in the United States and 74th in the World with 103,069 publications made and 4,793,248 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Immunology.
The University of Iowa ranked 36th for Medicine in the United States and 56th in the World with 101,324 publications made and 4,470,086 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 102nd in the World with 75,858 publications made and 3,549,262 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 87th in the World with 71,172 publications made and 2,589,282 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Iowa ranked 50th for Computer Science in the United States and 94th in the World with 66,175 publications made and 2,820,845 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 164th in the World with 60,066 publications made and 2,343,234 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 175th in the World with 59,382 publications made and 2,311,377 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 42nd in the World with 55,016 publications made and 2,619,223 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 122nd in the World with 51,743 publications made and 2,091,517 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Iowa ranked 44th for Mathematics in the United States and 81st in the World with 32,166 publications made and 1,357,083 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
The University of Iowa ranked 46th for Business in the United States and 89th in the World with 19,743 publications made and 811,235 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
The University of Iowa ranked 49th for Economics in the United States and 87th in the World with 17,197 publications made and 596,124 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Actuarial Science.
The University of Iowa ranked 46th for Art & Design in the United States and 93rd in the World with 11,872 publications made and 305,571 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.
