The University of Latvia ranked 1st in Latvia, 974th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 116 research topics. The University of Latvia ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 18,370 academic publications and 233,658 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 199 notable alumni.
The University of Latvia ranked 1st for Physics in Latvia and 1124th in the World with 10,288 publications made and 130,721 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Condensed Matter Physics, Nanotechnology.
The University of Latvia ranked 1st for Engineering in Latvia and 1257th in the World with 10,260 publications made and 136,231 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Latvia ranked 1st for Chemistry in Latvia and 1349th in the World with 9,674 publications made and 151,946 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Latvia ranked 1st for Biology in Latvia and 1627th in the World with 9,030 publications made and 149,094 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Botany.
The University of Latvia ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Latvia and 1460th in the World with 8,156 publications made and 106,944 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Chemistry.
The University of Latvia ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Latvia and 1492nd in the World with 7,622 publications made and 72,463 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Linguistics.
The University of Latvia ranked 1st for Computer Science in Latvia and 1620th in the World with 5,631 publications made and 71,033 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Machine Learning.
The University of Latvia ranked 1st for Medicine in Latvia and 1788th in the World with 4,790 publications made and 85,546 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Latvia ranked 1st for Psychology in Latvia and 1777th in the World with 3,113 publications made and 34,221 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Latvia ranked 1st for Mathematics in Latvia and 1690th in the World with 2,966 publications made and 30,226 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science.
The University of Latvia ranked 2nd for Business in Latvia and 1561st in the World with 2,748 publications made and 19,952 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, International Trade.
The University of Latvia ranked 1st for Economics in Latvia and 1376th in the World with 2,240 publications made and 18,280 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, International Trade, International Economics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
The University of Latvia ranked 1st for Art & Design in Latvia and 1368th in the World with 1,526 publications made and 12,600 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, 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.
