The University of Ljubljana ranked 1st in Slovenia, 332nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 230 research topics. The University of Ljubljana ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 78,259 academic publications and 1,762,313 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 440 notable alumni.
The University of Ljubljana ranked 1st for Biology in Slovenia and 451st in the World with 40,320 publications made and 1,058,104 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Neuroscience.
The University of Ljubljana ranked 1st for Chemistry in Slovenia and 410th in the World with 38,337 publications made and 990,137 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Ljubljana ranked 1st for Engineering in Slovenia and 369th in the World with 37,808 publications made and 892,650 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Ljubljana ranked 1st for Physics in Slovenia and 349th in the World with 37,703 publications made and 967,236 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Ljubljana ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Slovenia and 392nd in the World with 30,668 publications made and 593,824 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Ljubljana ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Slovenia and 396th in the World with 30,021 publications made and 739,066 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Ljubljana ranked 1st for Medicine in Slovenia and 507th in the World with 27,105 publications made and 660,251 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Anatomy and Physiology.
The University of Ljubljana ranked 1st for Computer Science in Slovenia and 384th in the World with 26,835 publications made and 693,642 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
The University of Ljubljana ranked 1st for Psychology in Slovenia and 486th in the World with 13,812 publications made and 315,365 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Cognitive Science.
The University of Ljubljana ranked 1st for Mathematics in Slovenia and 402nd in the World with 12,907 publications made and 312,325 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
The University of Ljubljana ranked 1st for Business in Slovenia and 310th in the World with 11,724 publications made and 255,298 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, International Business.
The University of Ljubljana ranked 1st for Economics in Slovenia and 393rd in the World with 7,716 publications made and 168,428 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
The University of Ljubljana ranked 1st for Art & Design in Slovenia and 268th in the World with 6,544 publications made and 113,183 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, 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.