The University of Virginia ranked 40th in the United States, 53rd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 126 research topics. The University of Virginia ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 178,234 academic publications and 6,550,160 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 1,306 notable alumni.
The University of Virginia ranked 49th for Biology in the United States and 91st in the World with 93,169 publications made and 4,138,033 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Immunology.
The University of Virginia ranked 49th for Medicine in the United States and 84th in the World with 84,343 publications made and 3,421,942 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Immunology.
The University of Virginia ranked 47th for Chemistry in the United States and 95th in the World with 75,095 publications made and 3,354,845 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 63rd in the World with 73,093 publications made and 2,534,160 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Virginia ranked 47th for Engineering in the United States and 110th in the World with 68,480 publications made and 2,580,514 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 72nd in the World with 67,613 publications made and 2,808,589 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 111th in the World with 67,439 publications made and 2,601,939 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 111th in the World with 52,047 publications made and 1,986,221 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 47,670 publications made and 2,040,105 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 31,092 publications made and 1,276,453 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 54th in the World with 25,194 publications made and 952,381 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
The University of Virginia ranked 38th for Economics in the United States and 61st in the World with 20,398 publications made and 727,778 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 56th in the World with 12,967 publications made and 355,008 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.
