The University of Malaga ranked 18th in Spain, 550th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 191 research topics. The University of Malaga ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 47,026 academic publications and 874,873 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 19 notable alumni.
The University of Malaga ranked 17th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Spain and 380th in the World with 25,895 publications made and 350,114 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Malaga ranked 23rd for Biology in Spain and 738th in the World with 21,019 publications made and 557,695 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Malaga ranked 19th for Engineering in Spain and 655th in the World with 18,556 publications made and 427,004 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications.
The University of Malaga ranked 15th for Computer Science in Spain and 533rd in the World with 17,594 publications made and 363,808 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
The University of Malaga ranked 18th for Environmental Science in Spain and 604th in the World with 17,091 publications made and 395,267 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Malaga ranked 22nd for Chemistry in Spain and 754th in the World with 16,513 publications made and 480,822 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of Malaga ranked 21st for Physics in Spain and 726th in the World with 15,745 publications made and 366,117 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
The University of Malaga ranked 17th for Medicine in Spain and 768th in the World with 14,746 publications made and 358,098 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Public Health.
The University of Malaga ranked 13th for Psychology in Spain and 641st in the World with 9,547 publications made and 210,185 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Malaga ranked 16th for Mathematics in Spain and 571st in the World with 9,194 publications made and 203,456 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Malaga ranked 21st for Business in Spain and 623rd in the World with 6,704 publications made and 123,372 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Hospitality and Hotel Management, Advertising.
The University of Malaga ranked 22nd for Economics in Spain and 675th in the World with 4,039 publications made and 80,481 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
The University of Malaga ranked 18th for Art & Design in Spain and 558th in the World with 3,687 publications made and 51,012 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Architecture.
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.
