The University of the Republic ranked 1st in Uruguay, 1527th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 142 research topics. The University of the Republic ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 33,700 academic publications and 529,049 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 204 notable alumni.
The University of the Republic ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Uruguay and 604th in the World with 18,005 publications made and 214,389 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
The University of the Republic ranked 1st for Biology in Uruguay and 863rd in the World with 16,971 publications made and 397,540 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
The University of the Republic ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Uruguay and 817th in the World with 13,897 publications made and 244,358 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of the Republic ranked 1st for Chemistry in Uruguay and 983rd in the World with 12,106 publications made and 313,111 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.
The University of the Republic ranked 1st for Medicine in Uruguay and 968th in the World with 11,222 publications made and 252,275 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Immunology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Surgery.
The University of the Republic ranked 1st for Engineering in Uruguay and 1319th in the World with 9,623 publications made and 184,533 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of the Republic ranked 1st for Physics in Uruguay and 1199th in the World with 9,156 publications made and 183,681 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of the Republic ranked 1st for Computer Science in Uruguay and 1172nd in the World with 8,104 publications made and 160,326 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
The University of the Republic ranked 1st for Psychology in Uruguay and 1145th in the World with 4,704 publications made and 114,213 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of the Republic ranked 1st for Mathematics in Uruguay and 1191st in the World with 4,016 publications made and 86,093 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers.
The University of the Republic ranked 1st for Business in Uruguay and 1286th in the World with 3,093 publications made and 65,093 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
The University of the Republic ranked 1st for Economics in Uruguay and 1148th in the World with 2,542 publications made and 52,757 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The University of the Republic ranked 1st for Art & Design in Uruguay and 1097th in the World with 1,773 publications made and 24,513 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, 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.
