The University of Virginia ranked 40th in the United States, 55th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 124 research topics. The University of Virginia ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 183,061 academic publications and 6,847,108 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 1,343 notable alumni.
The University of Virginia ranked 49th for Biology in the United States and 93rd in the World with 95,829 publications made and 4,323,545 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Immunology, Paleontology.
The University of Virginia ranked 49th for Medicine in the United States and 87th in the World with 87,219 publications made and 3,595,205 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Immunology.
The University of Virginia ranked 48th for Chemistry in the United States and 99th in the World with 76,727 publications made and 3,499,356 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Virginia ranked 37th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 67th in the World with 74,872 publications made and 2,662,114 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Virginia ranked 47th for Engineering in the United States and 114th in the World with 69,862 publications made and 2,689,999 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Virginia ranked 43rd for Computer Science in the United States and 75th in the World with 69,307 publications made and 2,926,726 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Telecommunications.
The University of Virginia ranked 47th for Physics in the United States and 114th in the World with 68,733 publications made and 2,705,575 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Virginia ranked 52nd for Environmental Science in the United States and 114th in the World with 53,051 publications made and 2,073,606 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Virginia ranked 39th for Psychology in the United States and 59th in the World with 49,129 publications made and 2,128,533 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
The University of Virginia ranked 46th for Mathematics in the United States and 83rd in the World with 31,716 publications made and 1,323,427 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Virginia ranked 36th for Business in the United States and 55th in the World with 25,631 publications made and 1,004,186 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
The University of Virginia ranked 38th for Economics in the United States and 62nd in the World with 20,786 publications made and 765,160 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Political Economy.
The University of Virginia ranked 36th for Art & Design in the United States and 60th in the World with 13,214 publications made and 368,655 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Creative Writing.
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.
