The University of Santiago de Compostela ranked 15th in Spain, 499th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 193 research topics. The University of Santiago de Compostela ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 66,316 academic publications and 1,594,910 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 142 notable alumni.
The University of Santiago de Compostela ranked 8th for Biology in Spain and 411th in the World with 36,955 publications made and 1,131,542 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Neuroscience.
The University of Santiago de Compostela ranked 10th for Chemistry in Spain and 414th in the World with 32,707 publications made and 1,048,189 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Santiago de Compostela ranked 14th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Spain and 352nd in the World with 27,911 publications made and 485,264 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
The University of Santiago de Compostela ranked 13th for Physics in Spain and 447th in the World with 26,953 publications made and 793,015 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Santiago de Compostela ranked 13th for Engineering in Spain and 496th in the World with 26,208 publications made and 788,407 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Santiago de Compostela ranked 11th for Environmental Science in Spain and 379th in the World with 25,103 publications made and 698,322 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Santiago de Compostela ranked 7th for Medicine in Spain and 466th in the World with 24,723 publications made and 743,789 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Public Health.
The University of Santiago de Compostela ranked 16th for Computer Science in Spain and 579th in the World with 18,654 publications made and 530,782 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Telecommunications.
The University of Santiago de Compostela ranked 9th for Psychology in Spain and 501st in the World with 11,123 publications made and 316,167 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Santiago de Compostela ranked 15th for Mathematics in Spain and 484th in the World with 9,645 publications made and 270,847 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Operations Research.
The University of Santiago de Compostela ranked 20th for Business in Spain and 620th in the World with 6,211 publications made and 147,479 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Advertising, International Business.
The University of Santiago de Compostela ranked 14th for Economics in Spain and 536th in the World with 5,079 publications made and 120,944 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
The University of Santiago de Compostela ranked 17th for Art & Design in Spain and 554th in the World with 3,716 publications made and 62,875 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, 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.
