The University of Lille ranked 8th in France, 389th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 195 research topics. The University of Lille ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 86,989 academic publications and 1,575,509 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 57 notable alumni.
The University of Lille ranked 12th for Biology in France and 506th in the World with 39,137 publications made and 1,117,325 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
The University of Lille ranked 10th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in France and 271st in the World with 38,376 publications made and 495,073 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Lille ranked 12th for Chemistry in France and 498th in the World with 34,422 publications made and 967,364 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Lille ranked 12th for Engineering in France and 492nd in the World with 32,978 publications made and 714,164 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Telecommunications.
The University of Lille ranked 12th for Physics in France and 502nd in the World with 31,546 publications made and 644,262 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
The University of Lille ranked 9th for Medicine in France and 451st in the World with 28,358 publications made and 867,187 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Lille ranked 10th for Computer Science in France and 490th in the World with 26,945 publications made and 576,640 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Vision.
The University of Lille ranked 10th for Environmental Science in France and 535th in the World with 25,091 publications made and 520,463 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Lille ranked 9th for Psychology in France and 515th in the World with 13,740 publications made and 371,202 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Lille ranked 11th for Mathematics in France and 509th in the World with 12,788 publications made and 265,171 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers.
The University of Lille ranked 6th for Business in France and 593rd in the World with 8,227 publications made and 156,792 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
The University of Lille ranked 9th for Economics in France and 606th in the World with 5,370 publications made and 103,030 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, International Economics.
The University of Lille ranked 9th for Art & Design in France and 463rd in the World with 5,244 publications made and 64,908 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
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.
