The University of Leoben ranked 14th in Austria, 1409th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 69 research topics. The University of Leoben ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 12,878 academic publications and 275,829 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 2 notable alumni.
The University of Leoben ranked 9th for Engineering in Austria and 989th in the World with 10,455 publications made and 249,080 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Leoben ranked 8th for Physics in Austria and 953rd in the World with 10,376 publications made and 250,164 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Condensed Matter Physics.
The University of Leoben ranked 11th for Chemistry in Austria and 1105th in the World with 10,319 publications made and 252,848 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of Leoben ranked 12th for Environmental Science in Austria and 1421st in the World with 6,778 publications made and 155,373 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Earth science and Geophysics.
The University of Leoben ranked 14th for Biology in Austria and 1777th in the World with 6,428 publications made and 167,653 citations received. Main research topics: Nanotechnology, Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany.
The University of Leoben ranked 13th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Austria and 2202nd in the World with 3,272 publications made and 48,832 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, History, Linguistics, Archaeology.
