The University of Tartu ranked 1st in Estonia, 414th in the global 2026 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 38,978 academic publications and 1,225,766 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 628 notable alumni.
The University of Tartu ranked 1st for Biology in Estonia and 622nd in the World with 22,947 publications made and 939,243 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Neuroscience.
The University of Tartu ranked 1st for Chemistry in Estonia and 650th in the World with 19,050 publications made and 767,762 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 639th in the World with 18,077 publications made and 513,307 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Sociology, Political Science, Law, History.
The University of Tartu ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Estonia and 563rd in the World with 17,398 publications made and 590,288 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Tartu ranked 1st for Engineering in Estonia and 778th in the World with 15,581 publications made and 431,274 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 717th in the World with 15,257 publications made and 428,618 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 14,034 publications made and 578,142 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Immunology, Surgery.
The University of Tartu ranked 1st for Computer Science in Estonia and 663rd in the World with 13,436 publications made and 472,823 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 682nd in the World with 7,894 publications made and 261,827 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
The University of Tartu ranked 1st for Mathematics in Estonia and 709th in the World with 6,194 publications made and 182,380 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 792nd in the World with 4,995 publications made and 120,597 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, International Business, International Trade.
The University of Tartu ranked 1st for Economics in Estonia and 714th in the World with 3,936 publications made and 90,938 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 536th in the World with 3,234 publications made and 63,084 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.
