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About
The University of Catania is a university located in Catania, Sicily. Founded in 1434, it is the oldest university in Sicily, the 13th oldest in Italy, and the 29th oldest in the world. With over 40,000 enrolled students, it is the largest university in Sicily.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 479 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 45 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 30,470
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 20.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 5%
- Female : Male
- 56 : 44
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Food Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | =132 | 53.2 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 155 | 53.2 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =167 | 53.2 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | =168 | 53.2 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =236 | 53.2 | 2026 |
| Surgery | 237 | 53.2 | 2026 |
| Endocrinology and Metabolism | 241 | 53.2 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =265 | 53.2 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 283 | 53.2 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =331 | 53.2 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =366 | 53.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =367 | 53.2 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =396 | 53.2 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =496 | 53.2 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =691 | 53.2 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =692 | 53.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =755 | 53.2 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =758 | 53.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =854 | 53.2 | 2026 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 251–300 | 44.1 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 301–400 | 24.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 501–600 | 31.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 501–600 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 601–800 | 20.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Catania?
University of Catania's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 501-600, US News Rank =479.
When was University of Catania founded?
University of Catania was founded in 1434.
What are the top subjects at University of Catania?
Top subjects at University of Catania include: Public Health, Mathematics, Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems, Physics & Astronomy, Dentistry.
Where is University of Catania located?
University of Catania is located in Catania, Italy.