The University of Stavanger ranked 6th in Norway, 1321st in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 133 research topics. The University of Stavanger ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 15,914 academic publications and 316,826 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 7 notable alumni.
The University of Stavanger ranked 5th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Norway and 1121st in the World with 8,963 publications made and 176,849 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, Linguistics.
The University of Stavanger ranked 6th for Engineering in Norway and 1270th in the World with 8,027 publications made and 154,038 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering.
The University of Stavanger ranked 6th for Environmental Science in Norway and 1144th in the World with 7,754 publications made and 163,682 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Stavanger ranked 5th for Physics in Norway and 1347th in the World with 6,883 publications made and 141,196 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Stavanger ranked 5th for Computer Science in Norway and 1147th in the World with 6,851 publications made and 145,810 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Neuroscience, Computer Networking.
The University of Stavanger ranked 6th for Biology in Norway and 1622nd in the World with 6,594 publications made and 163,797 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Stavanger ranked 6th for Chemistry in Norway and 1584th in the World with 5,540 publications made and 127,133 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of Stavanger ranked 7th for Medicine in Norway and 1451st in the World with 4,925 publications made and 110,495 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Surgery, Public Health.
The University of Stavanger ranked 6th for Business in Norway and 781st in the World with 4,727 publications made and 102,951 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Project Management.
The University of Stavanger ranked 5th for Mathematics in Norway and 1003rd in the World with 4,562 publications made and 95,216 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Operations Research.
The University of Stavanger ranked 5th for Psychology in Norway and 1029th in the World with 4,506 publications made and 107,250 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
The University of Stavanger ranked 6th for Economics in Norway and 699th in the World with 3,711 publications made and 78,890 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Environmental Economics.
The University of Stavanger ranked 5th for Art & Design in Norway and 1055th in the World with 1,551 publications made and 26,596 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Creative Writing, 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.
