The University of Stavanger ranked 6th in Norway, 1197th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 135 research topics. The University of Stavanger ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 16,585 academic publications and 352,368 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 8 notable alumni.
The University of Stavanger ranked 5th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Norway and 1107th in the World with 9,309 publications made and 198,094 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, Linguistics.
The University of Stavanger ranked 6th for Engineering in Norway and 1269th in the World with 8,277 publications made and 170,893 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 1134th in the World with 7,989 publications made and 184,726 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Stavanger ranked 5th for Physics in Norway and 1329th in the World with 7,092 publications made and 155,760 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 1138th in the World with 7,070 publications made and 162,094 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 1623rd in the World with 6,828 publications made and 181,603 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Stavanger ranked 6th for Chemistry in Norway and 1583rd in the World with 5,733 publications made and 141,025 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 1441st in the World with 5,204 publications made and 123,536 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Surgery, Public Health.
The University of Stavanger ranked 6th for Business in Norway and 773rd in the World with 4,836 publications made and 114,070 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Project Management.
The University of Stavanger ranked 5th for Psychology in Norway and 1019th in the World with 4,725 publications made and 118,964 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Stavanger ranked 5th for Mathematics in Norway and 990th in the World with 4,667 publications made and 104,437 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Operations Research.
The University of Stavanger ranked 6th for Economics in Norway and 689th in the World with 3,812 publications made and 87,430 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 1039th in the World with 1,592 publications made and 29,821 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.
