The University of Palermo ranked 15th in Italy, 501st in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 200 research topics. The University of Palermo ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 64,742 academic publications and 1,427,514 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 90 notable alumni.
The University of Palermo ranked 16th for Biology in Italy and 393rd in the World with 41,152 publications made and 1,082,661 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Botany.
The University of Palermo ranked 15th for Chemistry in Italy and 451st in the World with 32,298 publications made and 872,698 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of Palermo ranked 18th for Medicine in Italy and 366th in the World with 30,693 publications made and 782,943 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Palermo ranked 15th for Engineering in Italy and 458th in the World with 27,999 publications made and 656,639 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Palermo ranked 18th for Physics in Italy and 484th in the World with 26,229 publications made and 586,183 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
The University of Palermo ranked 12th for Environmental Science in Italy and 445th in the World with 25,351 publications made and 564,810 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Palermo ranked 17th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Italy and 571st in the World with 23,113 publications made and 451,038 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, History, Archaeology, Political Science, Law.
The University of Palermo ranked 23rd for Computer Science in Italy and 536th in the World with 19,783 publications made and 446,119 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
The University of Palermo ranked 25th for Psychology in Italy and 521st in the World with 12,527 publications made and 279,391 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Palermo ranked 18th for Mathematics in Italy and 528th in the World with 10,193 publications made and 250,993 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers.
The University of Palermo ranked 19th for Economics in Italy and 593rd in the World with 4,708 publications made and 102,379 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, International Trade.
The University of Palermo ranked 21st for Art & Design in Italy and 602nd in the World with 3,538 publications made and 52,574 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.
