The University of La Serena ranked 21st in Chile, 2962nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 23 research topics. The University of La Serena ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,367 academic publications and 101,226 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 6 notable alumni.
The University of La Serena ranked 18th for Environmental Science in Chile and 2760th in the World with 2,164 publications made and 57,360 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of La Serena ranked 16th for Physics in Chile and 2846th in the World with 2,135 publications made and 63,118 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics.
The University of La Serena ranked 23rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Chile and 2554th in the World with 2,075 publications made and 35,176 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Sociology, Political Science, History, Archaeology.
The University of La Serena ranked 16th for Biology in Chile and 2949th in the World with 1,902 publications made and 53,323 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Botany, Biochemistry, Genetics, Horticulture.
The University of La Serena ranked 18th for Engineering in Chile and 3574th in the World with 1,531 publications made and 44,269 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of La Serena ranked 20th for Computer Science in Chile and 3415th in the World with 1,401 publications made and 47,791 citations received. Main research topics: Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Cyber Security.
The University of La Serena ranked 14th for Chemistry in Chile and 2958th in the World with 1,378 publications made and 38,563 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.
The University of La Serena ranked 26th for Medicine in Chile and 4144th in the World with 809 publications made and 19,891 citations received. Main research topics: Public Health, Pathology, Anatomy and Physiology, Surgery, Psychiatry.
The University of La Serena ranked 23rd for Mathematics in Chile and 3941st in the World with 487 publications made and 8,807 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics.
