The University of Zadar ranked 5th in Croatia, 2838th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 15 research topics. The University of Zadar ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,065 academic publications and 11,595 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 3 notable alumni.
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
The University of Zadar ranked 5th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Croatia and 1895th in the World with 3,731 publications made and 7,625 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Linguistics, History, Sociology.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #5 of 10 | In Croatia |
| #636 of 1,492 | In Europe |
| #1895 of 7,020 | In the World |
University of Zadar
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 6 |
| 1992 | 2 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 | 3 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 | 7 | 3 |
| 2002 | 10 | 9 |
| 2003 | 20 | 5 |
| 2004 | 26 | 7 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 | 22 | 8 |
| 2007 | 57 | 11 |
| 2008 | 91 | 23 |
| 2009 | 102 | 45 |
| 2010 | 97 | 55 |
| 2011 | 140 | 78 |
| 2012 | 150 | 111 |
| 2013 | 142 | 117 |
| 2014 | 157 | 138 |
| 2015 | 157 | 194 |
| 2016 | 187 | 179 |
| 2017 | 399 | 235 |
| 2018 | 788 | 368 |
| 2019 | 182 | 513 |
| 2020 | 226 | 720 |
| 2021 | 224 | 1124 |
| 2022 | 232 | 1414 |
| 2023 | 232 | 1684 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Zadar in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Environmental Science rankings
The University of Zadar ranked 5th for Environmental Science in Croatia and 3256th in the World with 1,557 publications made and 6,679 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
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Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 | 6 |
| 2003 | 7 | 2 |
| 2004 | 9 | 5 |
| 2005 | 10 | 2 |
| 2006 | 5 | 7 |
| 2007 | 20 | 8 |
| 2008 | 20 | 23 |
| 2009 | 34 | 31 |
| 2010 | 45 | 52 |
| 2011 | 51 | 82 |
| 2012 | 68 | 106 |
| 2013 | 52 | 101 |
| 2014 | 55 | 141 |
| 2015 | 87 | 183 |
| 2016 | 92 | 186 |
| 2017 | 160 | 235 |
| 2018 | 180 | 365 |
| 2019 | 104 | 460 |
| 2020 | 135 | 714 |
| 2021 | 131 | 1049 |
| 2022 | 132 | 1270 |
| 2023 | 136 | 1479 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Zadar in various areas of Environmental Science.
Biology rankings
The University of Zadar ranked 5th for Biology in Croatia and 3985th in the World with 1,356 publications made and 7,486 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Botany.
University of Zadar
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 5 |
| 1992 | 2 | 3 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 | 5 |
| 2000 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 | 3 |
| 2002 | 4 | 11 |
| 2003 | 5 | 7 |
| 2004 | 4 | 9 |
| 2005 | 8 | 7 |
| 2006 | 7 | 12 |
| 2007 | 15 | 12 |
| 2008 | 19 | 30 |
| 2009 | 33 | 49 |
| 2010 | 35 | 78 |
| 2011 | 33 | 89 |
| 2012 | 58 | 125 |
| 2013 | 36 | 137 |
| 2014 | 51 | 190 |
| 2015 | 63 | 240 |
| 2016 | 71 | 236 |
| 2017 | 114 | 314 |
| 2018 | 181 | 470 |
| 2019 | 93 | 539 |
| 2020 | 117 | 720 |
| 2021 | 120 | 1155 |
| 2022 | 132 | 1433 |
| 2023 | 128 | 1616 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Zadar in various areas of Biology.
Medicine rankings
The University of Zadar ranked 5th for Medicine in Croatia and 3491st in the World with 1,124 publications made and 6,137 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Clinical Psychology.
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Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 5 |
| 1992 | 2 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 5 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 |
| 2000 | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 | 4 | 3 |
| 2002 | 4 | 15 |
| 2003 | 3 | 10 |
| 2004 | 4 | 15 |
| 2005 | 6 | 10 |
| 2006 | 8 | 13 |
| 2007 | 14 | 12 |
| 2008 | 14 | 21 |
| 2009 | 22 | 38 |
| 2010 | 23 | 61 |
| 2011 | 24 | 68 |
| 2012 | 35 | 107 |
| 2013 | 29 | 86 |
| 2014 | 38 | 118 |
| 2015 | 60 | 157 |
| 2016 | 48 | 157 |
| 2017 | 93 | 217 |
| 2018 | 159 | 301 |
| 2019 | 90 | 444 |
| 2020 | 98 | 561 |
| 2021 | 114 | 864 |
| 2022 | 104 | 1265 |
| 2023 | 105 | 1481 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Zadar in various areas of Medicine.
Psychology rankings
The University of Zadar ranked 5th for Psychology in Croatia and 2930th in the World with 955 publications made and 4,284 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
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Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 6 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 | 4 |
| 2003 | 2 | 3 |
| 2004 | 6 | 7 |
| 2005 | 3 | 3 |
| 2006 | 7 | 5 |
| 2007 | 12 | 8 |
| 2008 | 13 | 9 |
| 2009 | 18 | 22 |
| 2010 | 15 | 34 |
| 2011 | 15 | 46 |
| 2012 | 28 | 66 |
| 2013 | 33 | 61 |
| 2014 | 35 | 79 |
| 2015 | 50 | 94 |
| 2016 | 45 | 96 |
| 2017 | 59 | 102 |
| 2018 | 221 | 191 |
| 2019 | 64 | 279 |
| 2020 | 53 | 353 |
| 2021 | 86 | 621 |
| 2022 | 88 | 880 |
| 2023 | 84 | 1046 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Zadar in various areas of Psychology.
Computer Science rankings
The University of Zadar ranked 5th for Computer Science in Croatia and 4112th in the World with 951 publications made and 3,533 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Library and Information science, Machine Learning, Cognitive Science.
University of Zadar
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 6 |
| 1992 | 2 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 | 6 | 4 |
| 2005 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 | 6 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 | 8 |
| 2008 | 16 | 11 |
| 2009 | 18 | 22 |
| 2010 | 20 | 27 |
| 2011 | 23 | 45 |
| 2012 | 36 | 51 |
| 2013 | 41 | 65 |
| 2014 | 47 | 68 |
| 2015 | 44 | 109 |
| 2016 | 31 | 107 |
| 2017 | 71 | 103 |
| 2018 | 176 | 177 |
| 2019 | 62 | 302 |
| 2020 | 68 | 364 |
| 2021 | 74 | 641 |
| 2022 | 93 | 836 |
| 2023 | 91 | 1014 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Zadar in various areas of Computer Science.
Engineering rankings
The University of Zadar ranked 5th for Engineering in Croatia and 4224th in the World with 861 publications made and 4,323 citations received. Main research topics: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
University of Zadar
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 1 |
| 2004 | 7 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 5 | 7 |
| 2007 | 8 | 8 |
| 2008 | 13 | 17 |
| 2009 | 10 | 16 |
| 2010 | 16 | 29 |
| 2011 | 26 | 50 |
| 2012 | 38 | 49 |
| 2013 | 31 | 77 |
| 2014 | 40 | 108 |
| 2015 | 51 | 143 |
| 2016 | 46 | 148 |
| 2017 | 63 | 170 |
| 2018 | 122 | 246 |
| 2019 | 62 | 314 |
| 2020 | 70 | 464 |
| 2021 | 91 | 652 |
| 2022 | 74 | 809 |
| 2023 | 72 | 936 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Zadar in various areas of Engineering.
Physics rankings
The University of Zadar ranked 5th for Physics in Croatia and 4314th in the World with 762 publications made and 3,935 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
University of Zadar
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 | 7 | 5 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 | 4 | 8 |
| 2007 | 6 | 8 |
| 2008 | 8 | 12 |
| 2009 | 14 | 15 |
| 2010 | 17 | 23 |
| 2011 | 22 | 32 |
| 2012 | 22 | 44 |
| 2013 | 32 | 63 |
| 2014 | 38 | 90 |
| 2015 | 33 | 117 |
| 2016 | 45 | 119 |
| 2017 | 55 | 147 |
| 2018 | 130 | 214 |
| 2019 | 43 | 264 |
| 2020 | 60 | 383 |
| 2021 | 76 | 559 |
| 2022 | 77 | 670 |
| 2023 | 59 | 783 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Zadar in various areas of Physics.
Business rankings
The University of Zadar ranked 5th for Business in Croatia and 3374th in the World with 557 publications made and 1,940 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Hospitality and Hotel Management, Advertising.
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Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 | 5 | 4 |
| 2008 | 8 | 8 |
| 2009 | 5 | 5 |
| 2010 | 9 | 6 |
| 2011 | 8 | 18 |
| 2012 | 17 | 16 |
| 2013 | 18 | 31 |
| 2014 | 26 | 26 |
| 2015 | 37 | 35 |
| 2016 | 30 | 41 |
| 2017 | 54 | 44 |
| 2018 | 95 | 95 |
| 2019 | 30 | 155 |
| 2020 | 46 | 239 |
| 2021 | 48 | 338 |
| 2022 | 49 | 493 |
| 2023 | 58 | 586 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Zadar in various areas of Business.
Mathematics rankings
The University of Zadar ranked 5th for Mathematics in Croatia and 4096th in the World with 527 publications made and 2,305 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers.
University of Zadar
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 5 |
| 2007 | 2 | 7 |
| 2008 | 3 | 7 |
| 2009 | 10 | 4 |
| 2010 | 9 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 | 21 |
| 2012 | 11 | 31 |
| 2013 | 17 | 29 |
| 2014 | 18 | 33 |
| 2015 | 20 | 56 |
| 2016 | 17 | 64 |
| 2017 | 32 | 60 |
| 2018 | 111 | 121 |
| 2019 | 37 | 194 |
| 2020 | 34 | 246 |
| 2021 | 60 | 464 |
| 2022 | 64 | 632 |
| 2023 | 62 | 734 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Zadar in various areas of Mathematics.
Art & Design rankings
The University of Zadar ranked 5th for Art & Design in Croatia and 2818th in the World with 476 publications made and 799 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Illustration and Concept Art.
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.
University of Zadar
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 3 |
| 2008 | 5 | 4 |
| 2009 | 6 | 1 |
| 2010 | 12 | 6 |
| 2011 | 13 | 10 |
| 2012 | 18 | 12 |
| 2013 | 27 | 15 |
| 2014 | 26 | 12 |
| 2015 | 27 | 39 |
| 2016 | 22 | 31 |
| 2017 | 44 | 28 |
| 2018 | 85 | 51 |
| 2019 | 20 | 73 |
| 2020 | 35 | 106 |
| 2021 | 34 | 151 |
| 2022 | 46 | 182 |
| 2023 | 35 | 252 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Zadar in various areas of Art & Design.
Economics rankings
The University of Zadar ranked 7th for Economics in Croatia and 3633rd in the World with 358 publications made and 1,662 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance.
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Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 4 | 4 |
| 2008 | 4 | 7 |
| 2009 | 3 | 6 |
| 2010 | 6 | 3 |
| 2011 | 4 | 15 |
| 2012 | 10 | 14 |
| 2013 | 14 | 22 |
| 2014 | 14 | 32 |
| 2015 | 19 | 36 |
| 2016 | 19 | 43 |
| 2017 | 48 | 36 |
| 2018 | 72 | 68 |
| 2019 | 23 | 115 |
| 2020 | 29 | 154 |
| 2021 | 26 | 269 |
| 2022 | 29 | 376 |
| 2023 | 28 | 421 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Zadar in various areas of Economics.
Other rankings
Non-core subjects for the University of Zadar
