Claude Bernard University Lyon 1: Rankings
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 ranked 2 in France, 262 in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 1-3 across multiple research topics. The ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EliteDegrees's index has 160,380 academic publications and 4,610,211 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 262 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 1 of 27 | In Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes |
| # 100 of 2,786 | In Europe |
| # 2 of 224 | In France |
| # 1 of 3 | In Villeurbanne |
| # 138 of 6,568 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
| # 150 of 5,430 | For Chemistry |
| # 157 of 6,308 | For Biology |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Jump to topical rankings below
Biology rankings
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 ranked 2 for Biology in France and 157 in the World with 93,783 publications made and 3,355,962 citations received.
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
Biology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astrobiology | #3 | #18 | #75 |
| Virology | #2 | #23 | #91 |
| Evolutionary | #3 | #27 | #104 |
| Microbiology | #2 | #31 | #112 |
| Paleontology | #2 | #36 | #121 |
| Entomology | #5 | #49 | #134 |
| Toxicology | #1 | #35 | #135 |
| Nanotechnology | #2 | #22 | #145 |
| Biochemistry | #2 | #44 | #151 |
| Molecular | #2 | #48 | #151 |
| Immunology | #2 | #50 | #154 |
| Bioinformatics / Computational biology | #2 | #56 | #165 |
| Genetics | #2 | #55 | #166 |
| Zoology | #3 | #57 | #166 |
| Neuroscience | #2 | #55 | #167 |
| Biophysics | #3 | #66 | #191 |
| Oncology | #2 | #52 | #193 |
| Botany | #3 | #71 | #204 |
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management | #3 | #64 | #205 |
| Pharmacology | #2 | #64 | #206 |
| Biotechnology | #2 | #72 | #212 |
| Horticulture | #3 | #69 | #245 |
| Forestry | #9 | #88 | #283 |
| Animal Science | #2 | #92 | #294 |
| Ethics | #3 | #167 | #455 |
Chemistry rankings
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 ranked 2 for Chemistry in France and 150 in the World with 82,802 publications made and 2,853,599 citations received.
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
Chemistry Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | #3 | #44 | #91 |
| Organic chemistry | #2 | #30 | #124 |
| Physical | #2 | #24 | #136 |
| Nanotechnology | #2 | #22 | #145 |
| Radiochemistry | #2 | #23 | #147 |
| Biochemistry | #2 | #44 | #151 |
| Computational | #5 | #66 | #165 |
| Biochemical Engineering | #1 | #76 | #173 |
| Polymer science and Plastics engineering | #2 | #30 | #78 |
| Inorganic Chemistry | #2 | #18 | #95 |
Physics rankings
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 ranked 3 for Physics in France and 164 in the World with 70,499 publications made and 2,215,319 citations received.
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
Physics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Physics | #1 | #16 | #75 |
| Astrobiology | #3 | #18 | #75 |
| Molecular | #5 | #40 | #107 |
| Nanotechnology | #2 | #22 | #145 |
| Optics | #3 | #44 | #165 |
| Theoretical | #7 | #85 | #176 |
| Biophysics | #3 | #66 | #191 |
| Condensed Matter | #7 | #71 | #206 |
Engineering rankings
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 ranked 2 for Engineering in France and 179 in the World with 68,664 publications made and 2,068,516 citations received.
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
Engineering Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Physics | #1 | #16 | #75 |
| Metallurgy | #2 | #27 | #139 |
| Nanotechnology | #2 | #22 | #145 |
| Optics | #3 | #44 | #165 |
| Biochemical Engineering | #1 | #76 | #173 |
| Remote Sensing | #4 | #69 | #208 |
| Biotechnology | #2 | #72 | #212 |
| Environmental Engineering | #1 | #62 | #241 |
| Telecommunications | #7 | #86 | #290 |
| Systems | #4 | #113 | #298 |
| Architecture | #5 | #140 | #302 |
| Computer Engineering | #9 | #95 | #303 |
| Automation and Control | #4 | #94 | #311 |
| Operations Research | #3 | #129 | #388 |
| Reliability and Quality | #13 | #144 | #443 |
| Renewable Energy | #4 | #143 | #450 |
| Construction Management | #3 | #184 | #510 |
| Aviation | #9 | #196 | #514 |
| Robotics | #23 | #243 | #715 |
| Engineering Management | #6 | #263 | #746 |
| Landscape Architecture | #12 | #321 | #809 |
Medicine rankings
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 ranked 2 for Medicine in France and 175 in the World with 66,799 publications made and 2,362,948 citations received.
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
Medicine Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neurosurgery | #2 | #34 | #84 |
| Pharmacy | #3 | #44 | #91 |
| Virology | #2 | #23 | #91 |
| Audiology | #2 | #27 | #94 |
| Radiation Therapy | #2 | #36 | #134 |
| Toxicology | #1 | #35 | #135 |
| Sports | #2 | #48 | #149 |
| Dermatology | #3 | #56 | #152 |
| Immunology | #2 | #50 | #154 |
| Obstetrics and Gynecology | #5 | #75 | #162 |
| Radiology | #2 | #55 | #173 |
| Surgery | #2 | #53 | #175 |
| Cardiology | #2 | #58 | #175 |
| Anesthesiology | #2 | #55 | #176 |
| Physical Therapy | #2 | #60 | #179 |
| Pathology | #2 | #60 | #180 |
| Oncology | #2 | #52 | #193 |
| Psychiatry | #2 | #65 | #197 |
| Ophthalmology | #2 | #60 | #200 |
| Epidemiology | #2 | #69 | #200 |
| Cosmetology | #3 | #73 | #201 |
| Pharmacology | #2 | #64 | #206 |
| Pediatrics | #2 | #71 | #211 |
| Plastic Surgery | #2 | #61 | #221 |
| Veterinary | #5 | #69 | #225 |
| Urology | #2 | #77 | #232 |
| Dentistry | #2 | #87 | #254 |
| Paramedicine and Emergency | #2 | #76 | #260 |
| Health Science | #2 | #81 | #265 |
| Occupational Therapy | #2 | #100 | #269 |
| Orthodontics | #3 | #99 | #279 |
| Gerontology | #3 | #88 | #308 |
| Nursing | #2 | #122 | #358 |
| Healthcare Administration | #2 | #127 | #379 |
| Forensic Science | #3 | #157 | #435 |
| Ethics | #3 | #167 | #455 |
| Clinical Psychology | #3 | #163 | #465 |
| Optometry | #4 | #172 | #501 |
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 ranked 2 for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in France and 138 in the World with 56,247 publications made and 1,297,378 citations received.
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | #2 | #31 | #106 |
| Political Science | #3 | #56 | #167 |
| Demography | #3 | #63 | #190 |
| Archaeology | #2 | #88 | #252 |
| History | #2 | #87 | #254 |
| Linguistics | #3 | #91 | #262 |
| Genealogy | #3 | #91 | #278 |
| Sociology | #2 | #95 | #284 |
| Aesthetics | #2 | #111 | #303 |
| Law | #3 | #129 | #360 |
| Publishing | #2 | #157 | #428 |
| Forensic Science | #3 | #157 | #435 |
| Special Education | #5 | #163 | #451 |
| Anthropology | #3 | #179 | #476 |
| Education | #2 | #166 | #534 |
| International Law | #11 | #281 | #674 |
| Gender Studies | #7 | #233 | #700 |
| Media Studies | #17 | #363 | #1047 |
Environmental Science rankings
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 ranked 2 for Environmental Science in France and 179 in the World with 54,298 publications made and 1,710,320 citations received.
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
Environmental Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paleontology | #2 | #36 | #121 |
| Geology | #2 | #42 | #144 |
| Earth science and Geoscience | #4 | #46 | #162 |
| Ecology | #2 | #63 | #199 |
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management | #3 | #64 | #205 |
| Environmental Engineering | #1 | #62 | #241 |
| Oceanography | #6 | #90 | #267 |
| Forestry | #9 | #88 | #283 |
| Hydrology and Water resources | #3 | #94 | #358 |
| Environmental Management | #4 | #125 | #384 |
Computer Science rankings
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 ranked 2 for Computer Science in France and 210 in the World with 49,454 publications made and 1,684,891 citations received.
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
Computer Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bioinformatics / Computational biology | #2 | #56 | #165 |
| Computer Vision | #2 | #42 | #165 |
| Data Science | #1 | #56 | #166 |
| Neuroscience | #2 | #55 | #167 |
| Cognitive Science | #2 | #57 | #187 |
| Animation | #4 | #73 | #218 |
| Software Engineering | #4 | #110 | #243 |
| Computational Linguistics | #7 | #103 | #275 |
| Telecommunications | #7 | #86 | #290 |
| Machine Learning | #2 | #83 | #292 |
| Multimedia | #1 | #100 | #294 |
| Computer Engineering | #9 | #95 | #303 |
| Cryptography and Distributed computing | #10 | #109 | #340 |
| Management Information Systems (MIS) | #4 | #237 | #541 |
| Robotics | #23 | #243 | #715 |
| Web Design and Development | #1 | #34 | #92 |
Psychology rankings
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 ranked 2 for Psychology in France and 238 in the World with 27,865 publications made and 930,172 citations received.
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
Psychology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuroscience | #2 | #55 | #167 |
| Cognitive Science | #2 | #57 | #187 |
| Psychiatry | #2 | #65 | #197 |
| Occupational Therapy | #2 | #100 | #269 |
| Special Education | #5 | #163 | #451 |
| Clinical Psychology | #3 | #163 | #465 |
| Education | #2 | #166 | #534 |
| Human Sexuality | #6 | #256 | #843 |
Mathematics rankings
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 ranked 2 for Mathematics in France and 248 in the World with 21,925 publications made and 639,082 citations received.
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
Mathematics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistics | #2 | #68 | #221 |
| Applied Mathematics | #6 | #86 | #229 |
| Actuarial Science | #5 | #92 | #268 |
| Cryptography and Distributed computing | #10 | #109 | #340 |
| Econometrics | #7 | #148 | #371 |
| Operations Research | #3 | #129 | #388 |
| Mathematics Education | #4 | #182 | #588 |
Business rankings
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 ranked 2 for Business in France and 406 in the World with 12,057 publications made and 287,940 citations received.
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
Business Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Risk Management | #5 | #92 | #247 |
| Actuarial Science | #5 | #92 | #268 |
| Finance | #6 | #139 | #360 |
| Management | #2 | #124 | #380 |
| Operations Research | #3 | #129 | #388 |
| International Trade | #7 | #229 | #390 |
| Marketing | #2 | #159 | #423 |
| Project Management | #3 | #218 | #494 |
| Advertising | #3 | #176 | #496 |
| Construction Management | #3 | #184 | #510 |
| Management Information Systems (MIS) | #4 | #237 | #541 |
| Accounting | #5 | #195 | #549 |
| Engineering Management | #6 | #263 | #746 |
| Entrepreneurship | #19 | #372 | #842 |
Economics rankings
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 ranked 6 for Economics in France and 457 in the World with 7,837 publications made and 198,596 citations received.
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
Economics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actuarial Science | #5 | #92 | #268 |
| Finance | #6 | #139 | #360 |
| Econometrics | #7 | #148 | #371 |
| International Trade | #7 | #229 | #390 |
Art & Design rankings
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 ranked 2 for Art & Design in France and 235 in the World with 6,875 publications made and 174,771 citations received.
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
Art & Design Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Design | #1 | #24 | #94 |
| Music | #2 | #63 | #164 |
| Animation | #4 | #73 | #218 |
| Acting and Drama | #5 | #119 | #290 |
| Multimedia | #1 | #100 | #294 |
| Architecture | #5 | #140 | #302 |
| Aesthetics | #2 | #111 | #303 |
| Literature | #2 | #119 | #309 |
| Cinematography | #8 | #144 | #326 |
| Sculpture | #14 | #220 | #490 |
| Creative Writing | #7 | #205 | #508 |
| Landscape Architecture | #12 | #321 | #809 |
| Interior Design | #12 | #314 | #867 |
| Computer Graphics | #1 | #22 | #90 |
| UX/UI Desgin | #1 | #13 | #46 |
