The University of Vigo ranked 31st in Spain, 913th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 181 research topics. The University of Vigo ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 38,349 academic publications and 893,241 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 22 notable alumni.
The University of Vigo ranked 17th for Biology in Spain and 624th in the World with 20,880 publications made and 655,574 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Nutrition and Food Science.
The University of Vigo ranked 14th for Environmental Science in Spain and 491st in the World with 19,403 publications made and 510,347 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Vigo ranked 15th for Engineering in Spain and 566th in the World with 19,230 publications made and 538,654 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Metallurgical Engineering.
The University of Vigo ranked 16th for Chemistry in Spain and 614th in the World with 18,697 publications made and 584,819 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of Vigo ranked 23rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Spain and 545th in the World with 17,787 publications made and 315,503 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.
The University of Vigo ranked 16th for Physics in Spain and 611th in the World with 17,176 publications made and 483,240 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Vigo ranked 17th for Computer Science in Spain and 582nd in the World with 13,912 publications made and 339,608 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Computer Vision.
The University of Vigo ranked 29th for Medicine in Spain and 1004th in the World with 10,143 publications made and 250,095 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Vigo ranked 17th for Mathematics in Spain and 576th in the World with 7,489 publications made and 170,340 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Vigo ranked 24th for Business in Spain and 726th in the World with 5,493 publications made and 92,585 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of Vigo ranked 25th for Economics in Spain and 827th in the World with 3,661 publications made and 62,673 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
The University of Vigo ranked 21st for Art & Design in Spain and 600th in the World with 3,207 publications made and 56,485 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, 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.
