The University of Poitiers ranked 21st in France, 694th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 138 research topics. The University of Poitiers ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 32,649 academic publications and 628,390 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 91 notable alumni.
The University of Poitiers ranked 23rd for Biology in France and 865th in the World with 15,655 publications made and 469,509 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Nanotechnology.
The University of Poitiers ranked 20th for Chemistry in France and 774th in the World with 14,676 publications made and 425,072 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Poitiers ranked 22nd for Engineering in France and 795th in the World with 13,874 publications made and 354,806 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Poitiers ranked 21st for Physics in France and 741st in the World with 13,651 publications made and 337,749 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Poitiers ranked 32nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in France and 736th in the World with 13,525 publications made and 160,070 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, History, Sociology, Law.
The University of Poitiers ranked 22nd for Environmental Science in France and 863rd in the World with 11,264 publications made and 299,206 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Poitiers ranked 27th for Medicine in France and 995th in the World with 9,651 publications made and 262,195 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Anatomy and Physiology.
The University of Poitiers ranked 36th for Computer Science in France and 1147th in the World with 8,156 publications made and 178,211 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Telecommunications, Machine Learning.
The University of Poitiers ranked 26th for Psychology in France and 1097th in the World with 5,012 publications made and 135,371 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Poitiers ranked 43rd for Mathematics in France and 1350th in the World with 3,639 publications made and 74,813 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Poitiers ranked 31st for Art & Design in France and 1014th in the World with 1,651 publications made and 26,013 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.
