The University of Vigo ranked 30th in Spain, 825th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 183 research topics. The University of Vigo ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 39,625 academic publications and 966,210 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 25 notable alumni.
The University of Vigo ranked 16th for Biology in Spain and 624th in the World with 21,499 publications made and 692,113 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 19,959 publications made and 546,539 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Vigo ranked 15th for Engineering in Spain and 569th in the World with 19,693 publications made and 573,351 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 616th in the World with 19,199 publications made and 633,311 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 538th in the World with 18,310 publications made and 333,486 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.
The University of Vigo ranked 16th for Physics in Spain and 613th in the World with 17,565 publications made and 518,800 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 587th in the World with 14,227 publications made and 358,017 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 10,470 publications made and 275,934 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Vigo ranked 18th for Mathematics in Spain and 580th in the World with 7,601 publications made and 181,139 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 728th in the World with 5,632 publications made and 100,630 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of Vigo ranked 25th for Economics in Spain and 832nd in the World with 3,718 publications made and 67,684 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 604th in the World with 3,266 publications made and 66,965 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.
