The University of Nantes ranked 17th in France, 585th in the global 2026 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 45,088 academic publications and 971,908 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 51 notable alumni.
The University of Nantes ranked 18th for Biology in France and 740th in the World with 23,271 publications made and 686,757 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Oncology and Cancer research.
The University of Nantes ranked 18th for Chemistry in France and 703rd in the World with 20,480 publications made and 633,749 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Nantes ranked 17th for Physics in France and 647th in the World with 18,978 publications made and 514,806 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Nantes ranked 18th for Engineering in France and 722nd in the World with 18,973 publications made and 481,121 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Nantes ranked 25th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in France and 643rd in the World with 16,823 publications made and 247,536 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, History, Law, Archaeology.
The University of Nantes ranked 20th for Medicine in France and 747th in the World with 15,588 publications made and 439,954 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Immunology, Psychiatry, Oncology and Cancer research.
The University of Nantes ranked 18th for Environmental Science in France and 791st in the World with 14,637 publications made and 358,245 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.
The University of Nantes ranked 21st for Computer Science in France and 827th in the World with 13,338 publications made and 321,049 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
The University of Nantes ranked 20th for Mathematics in France and 871st in the World with 6,647 publications made and 140,776 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers.
The University of Nantes ranked 23rd for Psychology in France and 1009th in the World with 6,462 publications made and 157,886 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Nantes ranked 23rd for Business in France and 1090th in the World with 4,261 publications made and 76,959 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of Nantes ranked 25th for Art & Design in France and 828th in the World with 2,333 publications made and 40,440 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.
