The University of Tartu ranked 1st in Estonia, 432nd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 171 research topics. The University of Tartu ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 37,908 academic publications and 1,131,763 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 575 notable alumni.
The University of Tartu ranked 1st for Biology in Estonia and 621st in the World with 22,367 publications made and 870,827 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Neuroscience.
The University of Tartu ranked 1st for Chemistry in Estonia and 642nd in the World with 18,643 publications made and 720,586 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of Tartu ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Estonia and 634th in the World with 17,647 publications made and 474,140 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Sociology, Political Science, Law, History.
The University of Tartu ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Estonia and 562nd in the World with 16,995 publications made and 548,401 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Tartu ranked 1st for Engineering in Estonia and 779th in the World with 15,269 publications made and 402,405 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Tartu ranked 1st for Physics in Estonia and 716th in the World with 14,924 publications made and 398,333 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
The University of Tartu ranked 1st for Medicine in Estonia and 766th in the World with 13,619 publications made and 537,697 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Immunology, Surgery.
The University of Tartu ranked 1st for Computer Science in Estonia and 669th in the World with 13,023 publications made and 426,182 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Computer Vision.
The University of Tartu ranked 1st for Psychology in Estonia and 672nd in the World with 7,716 publications made and 246,339 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
The University of Tartu ranked 1st for Mathematics in Estonia and 714th in the World with 6,088 publications made and 173,961 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Tartu ranked 1st for Business in Estonia and 797th in the World with 4,898 publications made and 112,763 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, International Business, International Trade.
The University of Tartu ranked 1st for Economics in Estonia and 710th in the World with 3,839 publications made and 86,801 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, International Trade, International Economics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
The University of Tartu ranked 1st for Art & Design in Estonia and 542nd in the World with 3,155 publications made and 57,674 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, 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.
