The University of Rennes 2 ranked 60th in France, 1533rd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 34 research topics. The University of Rennes 2 ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 11,615 academic publications and 52,542 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 46 notable alumni.
The University of Rennes 2 ranked 48th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in France and 1066th in the World with 8,227 publications made and 30,166 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, History, Sociology, Law.
The University of Rennes 2 ranked 86th for Environmental Science in France and 2820th in the World with 2,151 publications made and 21,489 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Rennes 2 ranked 93rd for Biology in France and 3423rd in the World with 1,815 publications made and 31,448 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Rennes 2 ranked 90th for Computer Science in France and 2858th in the World with 1,643 publications made and 21,467 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Cognitive Science.
The University of Rennes 2 ranked 102nd for Engineering in France and 3357th in the World with 1,589 publications made and 21,715 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Rennes 2 ranked 66th for Medicine in France and 2941st in the World with 1,474 publications made and 25,255 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Physical Therapy, Psychiatry, Anatomy and Physiology, Surgery.
The University of Rennes 2 ranked 103rd for Physics in France and 3442nd in the World with 1,290 publications made and 16,547 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Rennes 2 ranked 40th for Art & Design in France and 1289th in the World with 1,126 publications made and 5,977 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Art History, Aesthetics, 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.
The University of Rennes 2 ranked 68th for Psychology in France and 2856th in the World with 1,030 publications made and 14,310 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
