The University of Leon ranked 43rd in Spain, 1278th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 109 research topics. The University of Leon ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 11,659 academic publications and 219,390 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 10 notable alumni.
| Ranking | Category |
| #1278 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #471 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #43 of 75 | In Spain |
| #172 of 1,957 | For Veterinary |
| #206 of 2,152 | For Animal Science |
| #360 of 3,384 | For Microbiology |
| #2867 of 7,738 | For Alumni Impact |
| #1440 of 14,131 | For Non-academic Prominence |
| Top50% | For 106 other topics |
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Biology rankings
The University of Leon ranked 38th for Biology in Spain and 1087th in the World with 8,082 publications made and 182,886 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Microbiology.
University of Leon
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 65 | 335 |
| 1992 | 66 | 405 |
| 1993 | 78 | 366 |
| 1994 | 78 | 407 |
| 1995 | 88 | 548 |
| 1996 | 103 | 562 |
| 1997 | 83 | 581 |
| 1998 | 104 | 721 |
| 1999 | 92 | 897 |
| 2000 | 93 | 831 |
| 2001 | 101 | 952 |
| 2002 | 100 | 998 |
| 2003 | 141 | 1197 |
| 2004 | 150 | 1615 |
| 2005 | 176 | 1836 |
| 2006 | 208 | 2272 |
| 2007 | 191 | 2924 |
| 2008 | 198 | 3045 |
| 2009 | 228 | 3989 |
| 2010 | 215 | 4605 |
| 2011 | 267 | 5401 |
| 2012 | 295 | 6392 |
| 2013 | 296 | 6787 |
| 2014 | 264 | 7492 |
| 2015 | 302 | 7793 |
| 2016 | 296 | 7973 |
| 2017 | 347 | 8963 |
| 2018 | 393 | 9692 |
| 2019 | 432 | 11782 |
| 2020 | 530 | 14460 |
| 2021 | 627 | 17829 |
| 2022 | 576 | 19713 |
| 2023 | 543 | 19150 |
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Environmental Science rankings
The University of Leon ranked 41st for Environmental Science in Spain and 963rd in the World with 6,773 publications made and 145,616 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Geography and Cartography, Agricultural Science.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #41 of 69 | In Spain |
| #347 of 1,458 | In Europe |
| #963 of 6,798 | In the World |
University of Leon
Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 40 | 229 |
| 1992 | 42 | 234 |
| 1993 | 50 | 235 |
| 1994 | 59 | 264 |
| 1995 | 62 | 337 |
| 1996 | 76 | 364 |
| 1997 | 57 | 348 |
| 1998 | 73 | 434 |
| 1999 | 75 | 530 |
| 2000 | 57 | 510 |
| 2001 | 93 | 643 |
| 2002 | 80 | 678 |
| 2003 | 117 | 831 |
| 2004 | 139 | 1209 |
| 2005 | 145 | 1350 |
| 2006 | 166 | 1756 |
| 2007 | 152 | 2298 |
| 2008 | 162 | 2329 |
| 2009 | 197 | 3102 |
| 2010 | 175 | 3551 |
| 2011 | 220 | 4295 |
| 2012 | 255 | 4860 |
| 2013 | 257 | 5491 |
| 2014 | 242 | 6013 |
| 2015 | 260 | 6263 |
| 2016 | 229 | 6451 |
| 2017 | 308 | 7221 |
| 2018 | 340 | 7957 |
| 2019 | 370 | 9637 |
| 2020 | 470 | 11868 |
| 2021 | 542 | 14588 |
| 2022 | 504 | 16088 |
| 2023 | 504 | 15925 |
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Chemistry rankings
The University of Leon ranked 40th for Chemistry in Spain and 1219th in the World with 5,994 publications made and 150,644 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Chemical Engineering.
University of Leon
Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 63 | 325 |
| 1992 | 49 | 400 |
| 1993 | 70 | 342 |
| 1994 | 62 | 369 |
| 1995 | 69 | 521 |
| 1996 | 89 | 530 |
| 1997 | 67 | 533 |
| 1998 | 87 | 682 |
| 1999 | 69 | 823 |
| 2000 | 76 | 753 |
| 2001 | 86 | 803 |
| 2002 | 87 | 856 |
| 2003 | 121 | 982 |
| 2004 | 116 | 1391 |
| 2005 | 135 | 1579 |
| 2006 | 145 | 1888 |
| 2007 | 153 | 2365 |
| 2008 | 146 | 2473 |
| 2009 | 178 | 3261 |
| 2010 | 163 | 3762 |
| 2011 | 186 | 4435 |
| 2012 | 225 | 5229 |
| 2013 | 227 | 5502 |
| 2014 | 204 | 6255 |
| 2015 | 234 | 6393 |
| 2016 | 200 | 6562 |
| 2017 | 241 | 7450 |
| 2018 | 304 | 8078 |
| 2019 | 305 | 9710 |
| 2020 | 349 | 11353 |
| 2021 | 427 | 13902 |
| 2022 | 376 | 15682 |
| 2023 | 359 | 15099 |
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
The University of Leon ranked 49th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Spain and 1352nd in the World with 5,432 publications made and 81,358 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, History, Archaeology.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #49 of 69 | In Spain |
| #504 of 1,492 | In Europe |
| #1352 of 7,020 | In the World |
University of Leon
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 10 | 56 |
| 1992 | 20 | 49 |
| 1993 | 14 | 52 |
| 1994 | 23 | 87 |
| 1995 | 26 | 98 |
| 1996 | 21 | 85 |
| 1997 | 28 | 103 |
| 1998 | 43 | 142 |
| 1999 | 31 | 165 |
| 2000 | 28 | 161 |
| 2001 | 51 | 229 |
| 2002 | 49 | 283 |
| 2003 | 68 | 339 |
| 2004 | 92 | 443 |
| 2005 | 101 | 579 |
| 2006 | 115 | 712 |
| 2007 | 126 | 881 |
| 2008 | 118 | 1031 |
| 2009 | 144 | 1373 |
| 2010 | 136 | 1589 |
| 2011 | 180 | 1974 |
| 2012 | 213 | 2222 |
| 2013 | 210 | 2643 |
| 2014 | 213 | 2876 |
| 2015 | 215 | 3263 |
| 2016 | 208 | 3382 |
| 2017 | 275 | 3703 |
| 2018 | 331 | 4450 |
| 2019 | 336 | 5374 |
| 2020 | 481 | 7409 |
| 2021 | 525 | 9312 |
| 2022 | 436 | 10560 |
| 2023 | 472 | 11041 |
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Medicine rankings
The University of Leon ranked 37th for Medicine in Spain and 1217th in the World with 5,293 publications made and 108,037 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Immunology, Public Health, Anatomy and Physiology, Psychiatry.
University of Leon
Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 24 | 86 |
| 1992 | 34 | 102 |
| 1993 | 36 | 115 |
| 1994 | 50 | 162 |
| 1995 | 52 | 197 |
| 1996 | 45 | 186 |
| 1997 | 39 | 212 |
| 1998 | 59 | 317 |
| 1999 | 32 | 321 |
| 2000 | 51 | 388 |
| 2001 | 50 | 453 |
| 2002 | 52 | 497 |
| 2003 | 82 | 628 |
| 2004 | 72 | 778 |
| 2005 | 86 | 927 |
| 2006 | 122 | 1172 |
| 2007 | 96 | 1395 |
| 2008 | 119 | 1668 |
| 2009 | 134 | 2055 |
| 2010 | 151 | 2409 |
| 2011 | 164 | 2909 |
| 2012 | 183 | 3491 |
| 2013 | 205 | 3944 |
| 2014 | 163 | 4246 |
| 2015 | 201 | 4628 |
| 2016 | 206 | 4835 |
| 2017 | 250 | 5442 |
| 2018 | 329 | 5816 |
| 2019 | 347 | 7406 |
| 2020 | 425 | 9498 |
| 2021 | 484 | 12138 |
| 2022 | 405 | 13440 |
| 2023 | 406 | 13172 |
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Engineering rankings
The University of Leon ranked 45th for Engineering in Spain and 1729th in the World with 4,153 publications made and 86,176 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
University of Leon
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 21 | 52 |
| 1992 | 17 | 78 |
| 1993 | 17 | 93 |
| 1994 | 15 | 77 |
| 1995 | 25 | 131 |
| 1996 | 27 | 149 |
| 1997 | 27 | 131 |
| 1998 | 30 | 169 |
| 1999 | 32 | 185 |
| 2000 | 25 | 158 |
| 2001 | 33 | 231 |
| 2002 | 42 | 265 |
| 2003 | 62 | 381 |
| 2004 | 55 | 418 |
| 2005 | 74 | 563 |
| 2006 | 81 | 686 |
| 2007 | 99 | 951 |
| 2008 | 83 | 1059 |
| 2009 | 112 | 1421 |
| 2010 | 104 | 1821 |
| 2011 | 138 | 2243 |
| 2012 | 146 | 2503 |
| 2013 | 149 | 2922 |
| 2014 | 179 | 3367 |
| 2015 | 170 | 3800 |
| 2016 | 152 | 4080 |
| 2017 | 182 | 4352 |
| 2018 | 260 | 5115 |
| 2019 | 278 | 6461 |
| 2020 | 346 | 8076 |
| 2021 | 385 | 9844 |
| 2022 | 326 | 11284 |
| 2023 | 347 | 11169 |
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Computer Science rankings
The University of Leon ranked 48th for Computer Science in Spain and 1706th in the World with 3,508 publications made and 59,579 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #48 of 69 | In Spain |
| #559 of 1,459 | In Europe |
| #1706 of 6,752 | In the World |
University of Leon
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 7 | 51 |
| 1992 | 10 | 86 |
| 1993 | 11 | 52 |
| 1994 | 11 | 70 |
| 1995 | 14 | 99 |
| 1996 | 19 | 106 |
| 1997 | 15 | 152 |
| 1998 | 26 | 153 |
| 1999 | 23 | 149 |
| 2000 | 25 | 166 |
| 2001 | 20 | 174 |
| 2002 | 22 | 195 |
| 2003 | 37 | 306 |
| 2004 | 37 | 275 |
| 2005 | 67 | 380 |
| 2006 | 64 | 416 |
| 2007 | 83 | 611 |
| 2008 | 72 | 694 |
| 2009 | 85 | 878 |
| 2010 | 91 | 1305 |
| 2011 | 119 | 1331 |
| 2012 | 119 | 1603 |
| 2013 | 129 | 1964 |
| 2014 | 139 | 2091 |
| 2015 | 153 | 2363 |
| 2016 | 143 | 2618 |
| 2017 | 187 | 2953 |
| 2018 | 220 | 3357 |
| 2019 | 253 | 4444 |
| 2020 | 302 | 5927 |
| 2021 | 347 | 7533 |
| 2022 | 300 | 8388 |
| 2023 | 299 | 8475 |
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Physics rankings
The University of Leon ranked 49th for Physics in Spain and 1984th in the World with 3,345 publications made and 64,492 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
University of Leon
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 23 | 58 |
| 1992 | 16 | 78 |
| 1993 | 21 | 78 |
| 1994 | 17 | 80 |
| 1995 | 20 | 119 |
| 1996 | 24 | 138 |
| 1997 | 21 | 130 |
| 1998 | 28 | 177 |
| 1999 | 23 | 169 |
| 2000 | 18 | 141 |
| 2001 | 31 | 199 |
| 2002 | 23 | 208 |
| 2003 | 59 | 246 |
| 2004 | 47 | 316 |
| 2005 | 69 | 415 |
| 2006 | 70 | 546 |
| 2007 | 79 | 699 |
| 2008 | 72 | 792 |
| 2009 | 91 | 1090 |
| 2010 | 82 | 1389 |
| 2011 | 111 | 1659 |
| 2012 | 125 | 1836 |
| 2013 | 124 | 2105 |
| 2014 | 133 | 2467 |
| 2015 | 147 | 2750 |
| 2016 | 116 | 3012 |
| 2017 | 143 | 3177 |
| 2018 | 197 | 3710 |
| 2019 | 216 | 4673 |
| 2020 | 258 | 5721 |
| 2021 | 298 | 7008 |
| 2022 | 248 | 7879 |
| 2023 | 274 | 8103 |
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Mathematics rankings
The University of Leon ranked 50th for Mathematics in Spain and 1757th in the World with 2,101 publications made and 34,474 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
University of Leon
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1991 | 4 | 10 |
| 1992 | 11 | 17 |
| 1993 | 7 | 12 |
| 1994 | 7 | 14 |
| 1995 | 8 | 24 |
| 1996 | 12 | 25 |
| 1997 | 5 | 26 |
| 1998 | 10 | 44 |
| 1999 | 10 | 43 |
| 2000 | 10 | 36 |
| 2001 | 9 | 46 |
| 2002 | 13 | 65 |
| 2003 | 18 | 80 |
| 2004 | 27 | 92 |
| 2005 | 30 | 149 |
| 2006 | 29 | 165 |
| 2007 | 48 | 263 |
| 2008 | 32 | 319 |
| 2009 | 51 | 419 |
| 2010 | 43 | 506 |
| 2011 | 56 | 619 |
| 2012 | 60 | 647 |
| 2013 | 64 | 832 |
| 2014 | 81 | 957 |
| 2015 | 83 | 1094 |
| 2016 | 89 | 1205 |
| 2017 | 131 | 1357 |
| 2018 | 147 | 1548 |
| 2019 | 174 | 2207 |
| 2020 | 211 | 3015 |
| 2021 | 215 | 3933 |
| 2022 | 208 | 4434 |
| 2023 | 176 | 4636 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Leon in various areas of Mathematics.
Psychology rankings
The University of Leon ranked 47th for Psychology in Spain and 1622nd in the World with 1,978 publications made and 32,555 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
University of Leon
Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 1991 | 3 | 7 |
| 1992 | 7 | 19 |
| 1993 | 6 | 26 |
| 1994 | 7 | 33 |
| 1995 | 9 | 51 |
| 1996 | 9 | 52 |
| 1997 | 9 | 53 |
| 1998 | 15 | 93 |
| 1999 | 8 | 84 |
| 2000 | 15 | 104 |
| 2001 | 9 | 94 |
| 2002 | 12 | 100 |
| 2003 | 21 | 104 |
| 2004 | 16 | 121 |
| 2005 | 31 | 165 |
| 2006 | 36 | 193 |
| 2007 | 29 | 265 |
| 2008 | 36 | 323 |
| 2009 | 46 | 431 |
| 2010 | 53 | 605 |
| 2011 | 52 | 578 |
| 2012 | 65 | 728 |
| 2013 | 84 | 938 |
| 2014 | 72 | 1064 |
| 2015 | 64 | 1258 |
| 2016 | 91 | 1372 |
| 2017 | 96 | 1615 |
| 2018 | 132 | 1847 |
| 2019 | 152 | 2260 |
| 2020 | 179 | 3323 |
| 2021 | 212 | 4200 |
| 2022 | 174 | 4900 |
| 2023 | 188 | 4948 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Leon in various areas of Psychology.
Business rankings
The University of Leon ranked 50th for Business in Spain and 1641st in the World with 1,568 publications made and 20,142 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
University of Leon
Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 3 |
| 1994 | 4 | 8 |
| 1995 | 3 | 6 |
| 1996 | 4 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 | 5 |
| 1998 | 3 | 10 |
| 1999 | 3 | 6 |
| 2000 | 4 | 13 |
| 2001 | 4 | 18 |
| 2002 | 7 | 18 |
| 2003 | 22 | 27 |
| 2004 | 26 | 51 |
| 2005 | 21 | 80 |
| 2006 | 23 | 94 |
| 2007 | 34 | 155 |
| 2008 | 28 | 164 |
| 2009 | 44 | 201 |
| 2010 | 39 | 326 |
| 2011 | 51 | 350 |
| 2012 | 55 | 413 |
| 2013 | 71 | 480 |
| 2014 | 77 | 584 |
| 2015 | 63 | 699 |
| 2016 | 74 | 779 |
| 2017 | 106 | 890 |
| 2018 | 91 | 1073 |
| 2019 | 103 | 1376 |
| 2020 | 147 | 1932 |
| 2021 | 155 | 2536 |
| 2022 | 141 | 2976 |
| 2023 | 146 | 3209 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Leon in various areas of Business.
Economics rankings
The University of Leon ranked 51st for Economics in Spain and 1833rd in the World with 995 publications made and 13,239 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, International Trade.
University of Leon
Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 | 8 |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 5 |
| 1998 | 4 | 11 |
| 1999 | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 | 4 | 8 |
| 2001 | 2 | 25 |
| 2002 | 9 | 14 |
| 2003 | 12 | 14 |
| 2004 | 18 | 41 |
| 2005 | 19 | 44 |
| 2006 | 14 | 67 |
| 2007 | 26 | 103 |
| 2008 | 11 | 111 |
| 2009 | 19 | 144 |
| 2010 | 21 | 207 |
| 2011 | 33 | 221 |
| 2012 | 32 | 290 |
| 2013 | 39 | 343 |
| 2014 | 48 | 413 |
| 2015 | 37 | 514 |
| 2016 | 50 | 545 |
| 2017 | 57 | 588 |
| 2018 | 57 | 669 |
| 2019 | 69 | 899 |
| 2020 | 93 | 1405 |
| 2021 | 102 | 1790 |
| 2022 | 92 | 2162 |
| 2023 | 98 | 2375 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Leon in various areas of Economics.
Art & Design rankings
The University of Leon ranked 50th for Art & Design in Spain and 1539th in the World with 800 publications made and 12,147 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia.
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.
| Art & Design ranking | Location |
| #50 of 68 | In Spain |
| #560 of 1,349 | In Europe |
| #1539 of 5,720 | In the World |
University of Leon
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 4 | 6 |
| 1993 | 0 | 7 |
| 1994 | 1 | 7 |
| 1995 | 3 | 9 |
| 1996 | 2 | 11 |
| 1997 | 3 | 12 |
| 1998 | 3 | 18 |
| 1999 | 6 | 21 |
| 2000 | 3 | 28 |
| 2001 | 3 | 25 |
| 2002 | 6 | 40 |
| 2003 | 6 | 43 |
| 2004 | 14 | 89 |
| 2005 | 10 | 47 |
| 2006 | 18 | 110 |
| 2007 | 18 | 114 |
| 2008 | 17 | 111 |
| 2009 | 17 | 141 |
| 2010 | 16 | 188 |
| 2011 | 23 | 258 |
| 2012 | 29 | 277 |
| 2013 | 31 | 329 |
| 2014 | 47 | 428 |
| 2015 | 35 | 443 |
| 2016 | 30 | 508 |
| 2017 | 41 | 525 |
| 2018 | 55 | 569 |
| 2019 | 46 | 744 |
| 2020 | 76 | 1067 |
| 2021 | 83 | 1306 |
| 2022 | 63 | 1461 |
| 2023 | 78 | 1453 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Leon in various areas of Art & Design.
