The University of Patras ranked 4th in Greece, 671st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 191 research topics. The University of Patras ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 50,527 academic publications and 1,128,507 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 10 notable alumni.
The University of Patras ranked 3rd for Engineering in Greece and 382nd in the World with 30,782 publications made and 718,003 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Telecommunications, Metallurgical Engineering.
The University of Patras ranked 3rd for Biology in Greece and 564th in the World with 27,032 publications made and 698,576 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Immunology.
The University of Patras ranked 4th for Physics in Greece and 418th in the World with 26,646 publications made and 642,708 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Patras ranked 3rd for Chemistry in Greece and 502nd in the World with 25,900 publications made and 712,581 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of Patras ranked 4th for Computer Science in Greece and 412th in the World with 22,461 publications made and 437,704 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Machine Learning, Computer Vision.
The University of Patras ranked 4th for Environmental Science in Greece and 508th in the World with 20,444 publications made and 497,678 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Patras ranked 4th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Greece and 692nd in the World with 17,278 publications made and 348,009 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.
The University of Patras ranked 5th for Medicine in Greece and 625th in the World with 16,128 publications made and 379,956 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Patras ranked 4th for Mathematics in Greece and 454th in the World with 11,425 publications made and 216,006 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Patras ranked 4th for Psychology in Greece and 638th in the World with 9,088 publications made and 191,159 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
The University of Patras ranked 4th for Business in Greece and 459th in the World with 8,326 publications made and 157,340 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Project Management.
The University of Patras ranked 5th for Economics in Greece and 594th in the World with 4,524 publications made and 87,787 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, International Trade.
The University of Patras ranked 4th for Art & Design in Greece and 483rd in the World with 3,956 publications made and 61,063 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Multimedia, Computer Graphics, Aesthetics.
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.