The University of Oulu ranked 5th in Finland, 450th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 206 research topics. The University of Oulu ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 61,593 academic publications and 1,964,433 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 23 notable alumni.
The University of Oulu ranked 3rd for Biology in Finland and 402nd in the World with 34,607 publications made and 1,333,237 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
The University of Oulu ranked 4th for Engineering in Finland and 420th in the World with 30,306 publications made and 809,395 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
The University of Oulu ranked 3rd for Chemistry in Finland and 437th in the World with 29,119 publications made and 1,064,778 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of Oulu ranked 4th for Medicine in Finland and 352nd in the World with 27,869 publications made and 1,106,044 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
The University of Oulu ranked 3rd for Physics in Finland and 424th in the World with 26,384 publications made and 712,652 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Oulu ranked 3rd for Computer Science in Finland and 311th in the World with 25,888 publications made and 826,887 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Machine Learning, Neuroscience.
The University of Oulu ranked 4th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Finland and 461st in the World with 24,488 publications made and 773,102 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History.
The University of Oulu ranked 3rd for Environmental Science in Finland and 482nd in the World with 23,112 publications made and 640,460 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Oulu ranked 4th for Psychology in Finland and 289th in the World with 14,462 publications made and 573,577 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Oulu ranked 2nd for Mathematics in Finland and 270th in the World with 14,134 publications made and 494,345 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Oulu ranked 4th for Business in Finland and 432nd in the World with 8,433 publications made and 217,943 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Project Management.
The University of Oulu ranked 6th for Economics in Finland and 549th in the World with 5,088 publications made and 123,945 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, Environmental Economics.
The University of Oulu ranked 5th for Art & Design in Finland and 412th in the World with 4,408 publications made and 98,897 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Computer Graphics.
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.
