The University of Sonora ranked 21st in Mexico, 2272nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 70 research topics. The University of Sonora ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 11,683 academic publications and 133,705 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 11 notable alumni.
The University of Sonora ranked 18th for Biology in Mexico and 1982nd in the World with 5,535 publications made and 86,144 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Nanotechnology.
The University of Sonora ranked 20th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Mexico and 1491st in the World with 5,474 publications made and 41,891 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, History, Archaeology.
The University of Sonora ranked 15th for Chemistry in Mexico and 1895th in the World with 5,472 publications made and 92,669 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Sonora ranked 19th for Environmental Science in Mexico and 1821st in the World with 5,174 publications made and 75,799 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Chemistry.
The University of Sonora ranked 13th for Physics in Mexico and 1912th in the World with 5,024 publications made and 81,533 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Nanotechnology.
The University of Sonora ranked 13th for Engineering in Mexico and 2022nd in the World with 4,914 publications made and 80,607 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Sonora ranked 18th for Medicine in Mexico and 2263rd in the World with 2,795 publications made and 39,715 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Immunology, Psychiatry, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Sonora ranked 17th for Art & Design in Mexico and 2508th in the World with 515 publications made and 6,207 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics.
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.