The University of Leon ranked 42nd in Spain, 1222nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 118 research topics. The University of Leon ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 14,871 academic publications and 330,270 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 16 notable alumni.
The University of Leon ranked 38th for Biology in Spain and 1124th in the World with 9,500 publications made and 263,446 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Microbiology.
The University of Leon ranked 41st for Environmental Science in Spain and 985th in the World with 8,075 publications made and 212,394 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Leon ranked 47th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Spain and 1196th in the World with 7,355 publications made and 133,666 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, History, Law.
The University of Leon ranked 41st for Chemistry in Spain and 1271st in the World with 6,793 publications made and 207,631 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Leon ranked 37th for Medicine in Spain and 1246th in the World with 6,336 publications made and 160,678 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Immunology, Public Health, Anatomy and Physiology, Psychiatry.
The University of Leon ranked 45th for Engineering in Spain and 1719th in the World with 4,923 publications made and 129,091 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Leon ranked 47th for Computer Science in Spain and 1661st in the World with 4,250 publications made and 99,555 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Computer Vision.
The University of Leon ranked 49th for Physics in Spain and 1980th in the World with 3,930 publications made and 96,903 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Leon ranked 48th for Mathematics in Spain and 1730th in the World with 2,415 publications made and 54,586 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Leon ranked 47th for Psychology in Spain and 1621st in the World with 2,400 publications made and 52,266 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Leon ranked 50th for Business in Spain and 1578th in the World with 1,887 publications made and 36,176 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
The University of Leon ranked 51st for Economics in Spain and 1794th in the World with 1,194 publications made and 22,980 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, International Trade.
The University of Leon ranked 49th for Art & Design in Spain and 1477th in the World with 1,038 publications made and 20,290 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Art History.
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.
