Villanova University ranked 195th in the United States, 659th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 148 research topics. Villanova University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 21,671 academic publications and 461,658 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 228 notable alumni.
Villanova University ranked 197th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 791st in the World with 12,840 publications made and 234,660 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Villanova University ranked 211th for Computer Science in the United States and 857th in the World with 9,153 publications made and 252,863 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Computer Networking.
Villanova University ranked 215th for Engineering in the United States and 1151st in the World with 8,701 publications made and 229,618 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Villanova University ranked 223rd for Physics in the United States and 1163rd in the World with 8,207 publications made and 239,418 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
Villanova University ranked 224th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1092nd in the World with 8,127 publications made and 195,842 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Villanova University ranked 273rd for Biology in the United States and 1492nd in the World with 7,306 publications made and 198,177 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Neuroscience.
Villanova University ranked 162nd for Business in the United States and 578th in the World with 5,740 publications made and 138,100 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
Villanova University ranked 270th for Chemistry in the United States and 1615th in the World with 5,716 publications made and 135,341 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Villanova University ranked 290th for Medicine in the United States and 1350th in the World with 5,565 publications made and 127,604 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Nursing, Public Health, Health Science.
Villanova University ranked 258th for Psychology in the United States and 937th in the World with 4,801 publications made and 125,177 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Villanova University ranked 221st for Mathematics in the United States and 935th in the World with 4,331 publications made and 99,244 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Villanova University ranked 187th for Economics in the United States and 618th in the World with 4,322 publications made and 90,326 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Actuarial Science.
Villanova University ranked 192nd for Art & Design in the United States and 717th in the World with 2,449 publications made and 44,351 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.
