The University of La Serena ranked 23rd in Chile, 3193rd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 24 research topics. The University of La Serena ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,113 academic publications and 92,824 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 3 notable alumni.
The University of La Serena ranked 18th for Environmental Science in Chile and 2740th in the World with 2,041 publications made and 52,429 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of La Serena ranked 23rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Chile and 2529th in the World with 1,979 publications made and 32,526 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Sociology, Political Science, History, Archaeology.
The University of La Serena ranked 16th for Physics in Chile and 2841st in the World with 1,976 publications made and 58,095 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics.
The University of La Serena ranked 16th for Biology in Chile and 2940th in the World with 1,786 publications made and 49,087 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Botany, Biochemistry, Genetics, Horticulture.
The University of La Serena ranked 18th for Engineering in Chile and 3576th in the World with 1,417 publications made and 39,355 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of La Serena ranked 19th for Computer Science in Chile and 3401st in the World with 1,317 publications made and 44,625 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 2940th in the World with 1,301 publications made and 36,464 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 4155th in the World with 727 publications made and 18,268 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 3943rd in the World with 463 publications made and 9,453 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics.
