The University of Nantes ranked 16th in France, 598th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 158 research topics. The University of Nantes ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 43,180 academic publications and 905,801 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 49 notable alumni.
The University of Nantes ranked 17th for Biology in France and 736th in the World with 22,338 publications made and 639,191 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Oncology and Cancer research.
The University of Nantes ranked 16th for Chemistry in France and 702nd in the World with 19,849 publications made and 593,260 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Nantes ranked 17th for Physics in France and 646th in the World with 18,462 publications made and 484,316 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Nantes ranked 17th for Engineering in France and 716th in the World with 18,451 publications made and 451,491 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Nantes ranked 26th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in France and 643rd in the World with 16,134 publications made and 219,590 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, History, Law, Archaeology.
The University of Nantes ranked 20th for Medicine in France and 752nd in the World with 14,745 publications made and 405,120 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Psychiatry, Oncology and Cancer research.
The University of Nantes ranked 17th for Environmental Science in France and 786th in the World with 14,174 publications made and 337,164 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.
The University of Nantes ranked 21st for Computer Science in France and 820th in the World with 12,816 publications made and 311,330 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
The University of Nantes ranked 22nd for Mathematics in France and 869th in the World with 6,450 publications made and 132,751 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers.
The University of Nantes ranked 22nd for Psychology in France and 1009th in the World with 6,144 publications made and 145,673 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Nantes ranked 23rd for Business in France and 1077th in the World with 4,151 publications made and 64,452 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of Nantes ranked 25th for Art & Design in France and 833rd in the World with 2,249 publications made and 37,525 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.
