The University of Salzburg ranked 10th in Austria, 855th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 153 research topics. The University of Salzburg ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 24,895 academic publications and 574,844 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 69 notable alumni.
The University of Salzburg ranked 5th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Austria and 579th in the World with 13,294 publications made and 274,127 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Salzburg ranked 11th for Biology in Austria and 998th in the World with 11,707 publications made and 413,309 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Salzburg ranked 8th for Environmental Science in Austria and 887th in the World with 8,966 publications made and 275,031 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 757th in the World with 8,644 publications made and 294,270 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 950th in the World with 8,435 publications made and 294,528 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Anatomy and Physiology, Surgery.
The University of Salzburg ranked 10th for Engineering in Austria and 1191st in the World with 8,113 publications made and 236,936 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 1248th in the World with 7,716 publications made and 253,482 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 1236th in the World with 7,290 publications made and 200,943 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Salzburg ranked 7th for Psychology in Austria and 731st in the World with 5,419 publications made and 216,797 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Social Psychology, Child Psychology.
The University of Salzburg ranked 9th for Mathematics in Austria and 896th in the World with 3,708 publications made and 118,366 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 893rd in the World with 3,098 publications made and 105,801 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, International Trade.
The University of Salzburg ranked 7th for Economics in Austria and 821st in the World with 2,381 publications made and 82,292 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 712th in the World with 2,064 publications made and 48,055 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.
