The University of Oulu ranked 5th in Finland, 441st in the global 2026 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 63,460 academic publications and 2,087,323 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 24 notable alumni.
The University of Oulu ranked 3rd for Biology in Finland and 414th in the World with 35,446 publications made and 1,412,662 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
The University of Oulu ranked 4th for Engineering in Finland and 421st in the World with 31,137 publications made and 863,817 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 444th in the World with 29,675 publications made and 1,115,852 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 364th in the World with 28,690 publications made and 1,168,511 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 27,043 publications made and 761,166 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 310th in the World with 26,722 publications made and 889,902 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Neuroscience, Machine Learning.
The University of Oulu ranked 4th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Finland and 457th in the World with 25,181 publications made and 837,007 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History.
The University of Oulu ranked 3rd for Environmental Science in Finland and 485th in the World with 23,727 publications made and 690,315 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Oulu ranked 4th for Psychology in Finland and 293rd in the World with 14,937 publications made and 613,914 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Oulu ranked 2nd for Mathematics in Finland and 273rd in the World with 14,405 publications made and 512,550 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 429th in the World with 8,648 publications made and 243,815 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Finance, Project Management.
The University of Oulu ranked 6th for Economics in Finland and 550th in the World with 5,228 publications made and 141,895 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 418th in the World with 4,520 publications made and 106,482 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.
