The University of Nevada - Reno ranked 131st in the United States, 406th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 204 research topics. The University of Nevada - Reno ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 45,311 academic publications and 1,252,170 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 134 notable alumni.
The University of Nevada - Reno ranked 143rd for Biology in the United States and 521st in the World with 25,208 publications made and 853,915 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Neuroscience.
The University of Nevada - Reno ranked 132nd for Engineering in the United States and 550th in the World with 21,697 publications made and 575,246 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Nevada - Reno ranked 136th for Chemistry in the United States and 540th in the World with 21,280 publications made and 696,949 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Nevada - Reno ranked 126th for Environmental Science in the United States and 444th in the World with 21,065 publications made and 637,050 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Earth science and Geophysics.
The University of Nevada - Reno ranked 129th for Physics in the United States and 541st in the World with 20,262 publications made and 563,678 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Nevada - Reno ranked 152nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 554th in the World with 20,259 publications made and 505,077 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, History.
The University of Nevada - Reno ranked 158th for Medicine in the United States and 547th in the World with 17,445 publications made and 530,434 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Surgery, Immunology.
The University of Nevada - Reno ranked 148th for Computer Science in the United States and 538th in the World with 17,374 publications made and 472,178 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Telecommunications.
The University of Nevada - Reno ranked 149th for Psychology in the United States and 422nd in the World with 11,472 publications made and 335,895 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Nevada - Reno ranked 156th for Mathematics in the United States and 572nd in the World with 7,846 publications made and 217,164 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Nevada - Reno ranked 154th for Business in the United States and 535th in the World with 6,478 publications made and 157,536 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Accounting.
The University of Nevada - Reno ranked 169th for Economics in the United States and 524th in the World with 4,899 publications made and 112,647 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Actuarial Science.
The University of Nevada - Reno ranked 137th for Art & Design in the United States and 475th in the World with 3,758 publications made and 71,497 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
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