The University of Salzburg ranked 10th in Austria, 877th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 150 research topics. The University of Salzburg ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 24,275 academic publications and 538,327 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 65 notable alumni.
The University of Salzburg ranked 5th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Austria and 573rd in the World with 12,974 publications made and 257,288 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Salzburg ranked 11th for Biology in Austria and 985th in the World with 11,397 publications made and 388,842 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Salzburg ranked 8th for Environmental Science in Austria and 873rd in the World with 8,751 publications made and 259,457 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Earth science and Geophysics.
The University of Salzburg ranked 8th for Computer Science in Austria and 754th in the World with 8,408 publications made and 274,057 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Computer Vision, Machine Learning.
The University of Salzburg ranked 10th for Medicine in Austria and 941st in the World with 8,170 publications made and 276,823 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Anatomy and Physiology, Surgery.
The University of Salzburg ranked 10th for Engineering in Austria and 1174th in the World with 7,918 publications made and 222,190 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering.
The University of Salzburg ranked 13th for Chemistry in Austria and 1230th in the World with 7,541 publications made and 239,865 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Petrology and Geochemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Salzburg ranked 10th for Physics in Austria and 1229th in the World with 7,124 publications made and 189,090 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Salzburg ranked 8th for Psychology in Austria and 736th in the World with 5,239 publications made and 203,953 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Social Psychology, Child Psychology.
The University of Salzburg ranked 9th for Mathematics in Austria and 886th in the World with 3,651 publications made and 113,811 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Salzburg ranked 8th for Business in Austria and 886th in the World with 3,038 publications made and 99,424 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, International Trade.
The University of Salzburg ranked 7th for Economics in Austria and 820th in the World with 2,328 publications made and 76,577 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Economics, International Trade.
The University of Salzburg ranked 7th for Art & Design in Austria and 713th in the World with 2,012 publications made and 44,965 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, 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.
