The University of Pennsylvania ranked 12th in the United States, 16th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 10 across 57 research topics. The University of Pennsylvania ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 311,907 academic publications and 13,224,055 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 1,474 notable alumni.
The University of Pennsylvania ranked 8th for Biology in the United States and 10th in the World with 204,836 publications made and 9,864,094 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Neuroscience, Oncology and Cancer research.
The University of Pennsylvania ranked 7th for Medicine in the United States and 9th in the World with 204,092 publications made and 8,862,119 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Pennsylvania ranked 10th for Chemistry in the United States and 14th in the World with 145,649 publications made and 7,629,179 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Pennsylvania ranked 11th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 16th in the World with 120,312 publications made and 4,548,033 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Pennsylvania ranked 14th for Computer Science in the United States and 18th in the World with 119,471 publications made and 5,289,082 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Cognitive Science.
The University of Pennsylvania ranked 7th for Psychology in the United States and 9th in the World with 100,908 publications made and 4,402,520 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Science.
The University of Pennsylvania ranked 22nd for Engineering in the United States and 39th in the World with 95,839 publications made and 4,300,866 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Pennsylvania ranked 21st for Physics in the United States and 35th in the World with 93,174 publications made and 4,194,895 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Pennsylvania ranked 26th for Environmental Science in the United States and 39th in the World with 74,827 publications made and 3,105,427 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Pennsylvania ranked 12th for Mathematics in the United States and 15th in the World with 58,632 publications made and 2,581,918 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Pennsylvania ranked 6th for Business in the United States and 7th in the World with 37,682 publications made and 1,661,481 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
The University of Pennsylvania ranked 6th for Economics in the United States and 7th in the World with 37,145 publications made and 1,491,212 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
The University of Pennsylvania ranked 24th for Art & Design in the United States and 32nd in the World with 15,423 publications made and 500,304 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, 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.
