The University of Padua ranked 4th in Italy, 150th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 40 research topics. The University of Padua ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 176,469 academic publications and 5,248,939 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 512 notable alumni.
The University of Padua ranked 2nd for Biology in Italy and 116th in the World with 108,237 publications made and 3,558,156 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Paleontology, Neuroscience.
The University of Padua ranked 3rd for Medicine in Italy and 98th in the World with 88,601 publications made and 2,854,845 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Padua ranked 3rd for Chemistry in Italy and 141st in the World with 83,777 publications made and 2,770,489 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Padua ranked 2nd for Physics in Italy and 138th in the World with 77,294 publications made and 2,385,170 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Padua ranked 4th for Engineering in Italy and 146th in the World with 77,286 publications made and 2,287,943 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Padua ranked 3rd for Computer Science in Italy and 137th in the World with 64,090 publications made and 2,021,209 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Vision.
The University of Padua ranked 4th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Italy and 192nd in the World with 59,218 publications made and 1,622,534 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Padua ranked 3rd for Environmental Science in Italy and 159th in the World with 56,570 publications made and 1,632,910 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Padua ranked 3rd for Psychology in Italy and 121st in the World with 40,509 publications made and 1,276,967 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Padua ranked 3rd for Mathematics in Italy and 130th in the World with 32,023 publications made and 971,843 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers.
The University of Padua ranked 4th for Business in Italy and 169th in the World with 18,724 publications made and 499,216 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
The University of Padua ranked 4th for Economics in Italy and 207th in the World with 12,830 publications made and 325,277 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
The University of Padua ranked 4th for Art & Design in Italy and 161st in the World with 9,689 publications made and 214,681 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.
