The University of Rijeka ranked 3rd in Croatia, 1302nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 131 research topics. The University of Rijeka ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 19,930 academic publications and 227,708 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 10 notable alumni.
The University of Rijeka ranked 3rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Croatia and 1110th in the World with 10,268 publications made and 82,301 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Rijeka ranked 3rd for Biology in Croatia and 1395th in the World with 8,504 publications made and 147,529 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
The University of Rijeka ranked 2nd for Medicine in Croatia and 1013th in the World with 8,114 publications made and 135,757 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Rijeka ranked 3rd for Engineering in Croatia and 1672nd in the World with 6,788 publications made and 86,429 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering.
The University of Rijeka ranked 3rd for Environmental Science in Croatia and 1527th in the World with 6,603 publications made and 79,241 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Rijeka ranked 3rd for Physics in Croatia and 1765th in the World with 6,055 publications made and 82,970 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Rijeka ranked 3rd for Computer Science in Croatia and 1538th in the World with 6,008 publications made and 83,578 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
The University of Rijeka ranked 3rd for Chemistry in Croatia and 1596th in the World with 5,969 publications made and 117,844 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Physical chemistry, Nutrition and Food Science.
The University of Rijeka ranked 3rd for Psychology in Croatia and 1193rd in the World with 4,395 publications made and 57,049 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Rijeka ranked 3rd for Business in Croatia and 1201st in the World with 3,748 publications made and 31,302 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Hospitality and Hotel Management, International Business.
The University of Rijeka ranked 3rd for Mathematics in Croatia and 1457th in the World with 3,388 publications made and 46,373 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Rijeka ranked 2nd for Economics in Croatia and 1239th in the World with 2,544 publications made and 24,914 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, International Trade, International Economics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
The University of Rijeka ranked 3rd for Art & Design in Croatia and 1408th in the World with 1,390 publications made and 11,059 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Multimedia.
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.
