Vilnius University ranked 1st in Lithuania, 621st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 152 research topics. Vilnius University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 34,022 academic publications and 605,739 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 264 notable alumni.
Vilnius University ranked 1st for Biology in Lithuania and 976th in the World with 16,856 publications made and 366,151 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Immunology.
Vilnius University ranked 1st for Physics in Lithuania and 858th in the World with 16,789 publications made and 317,511 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Vilnius University ranked 1st for Chemistry in Lithuania and 939th in the World with 15,846 publications made and 364,306 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
Vilnius University ranked 1st for Engineering in Lithuania and 994th in the World with 15,386 publications made and 282,515 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Vilnius University ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Lithuania and 985th in the World with 13,965 publications made and 219,194 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Linguistics.
Vilnius University ranked 1st for Medicine in Lithuania and 941st in the World with 12,254 publications made and 259,908 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Public Health.
Vilnius University ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Lithuania and 1156th in the World with 11,411 publications made and 217,886 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Chemistry.
Vilnius University ranked 1st for Computer Science in Lithuania and 1034th in the World with 10,828 publications made and 187,346 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Vision.
Vilnius University ranked 1st for Psychology in Lithuania and 1045th in the World with 6,535 publications made and 109,374 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Vilnius University ranked 1st for Mathematics in Lithuania and 884th in the World with 6,190 publications made and 104,040 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Operations Research.
Vilnius University ranked 3rd for Business in Lithuania and 1057th in the World with 4,612 publications made and 68,754 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, International Business, Accounting.
Vilnius University ranked 2nd for Economics in Lithuania and 956th in the World with 3,899 publications made and 62,228 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
Vilnius University ranked 1st for Art & Design in Lithuania and 902nd in the World with 2,658 publications made and 29,784 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Creative Writing, Art History.
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.