The University of the Basque Country ranked 9th in Spain, 361st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 210 research topics. The University of the Basque Country ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 82,130 academic publications and 1,863,791 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 150 notable alumni.
The University of the Basque Country ranked 9th for Biology in Spain and 437th in the World with 41,350 publications made and 1,178,583 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience.
The University of the Basque Country ranked 6th for Chemistry in Spain and 360th in the World with 40,033 publications made and 1,179,034 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of the Basque Country ranked 5th for Engineering in Spain and 325th in the World with 39,625 publications made and 1,047,702 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of the Basque Country ranked 6th for Physics in Spain and 293rd in the World with 39,529 publications made and 1,093,208 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Condensed Matter Physics.
The University of the Basque Country ranked 8th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Spain and 223rd in the World with 36,707 publications made and 639,194 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of the Basque Country ranked 12th for Environmental Science in Spain and 380th in the World with 29,347 publications made and 753,406 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of the Basque Country ranked 11th for Computer Science in Spain and 411th in the World with 26,839 publications made and 644,606 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
The University of the Basque Country ranked 11th for Medicine in Spain and 559th in the World with 23,724 publications made and 636,824 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Public Health.
The University of the Basque Country ranked 7th for Psychology in Spain and 459th in the World with 14,748 publications made and 370,256 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of the Basque Country ranked 11th for Mathematics in Spain and 417th in the World with 12,715 publications made and 296,882 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of the Basque Country ranked 13th for Business in Spain and 396th in the World with 10,281 publications made and 210,018 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
The University of the Basque Country ranked 11th for Economics in Spain and 450th in the World with 6,426 publications made and 131,463 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
The University of the Basque Country ranked 11th for Art & Design in Spain and 366th in the World with 5,559 publications made and 102,155 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
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.
