Leiden Ranking

Outstanding publications and active cooperation with international researchers – these are the assets of Palacký University Olomouc, confirmed by the international CWTS Leiden Ranking 2022. In a global comparison, Palacký University in Olomouc was ranked 66^th in one percent of the most cited publications in the category of physical sciences and engineering in a competition of 1318 ranked universities. Compared to last year, it has improved by 74 positions in the world, even though the number of institutions included has increased. The Olomouc University holds the national leadership not only in the one percent of the most cited publications, but also in the top 5; 10 and now 50%.

Source: CWTS Leiden Ranking 

The Leiden Ranking also focuses on excellent publications resulting from international partnerships. Palacký University is also the best in this indicator in the field of physical sciences, where it is ranked 118^th in the world, and it is not behind in the social sciences and humanities (144^th in the world). The Czech Republic is also a leader in the field of earth sciences and if we look at the works created thanks to foreign cooperation in all fields, this year UP is also first in the Czech Republic in the ranking after recalculation.

Source: CWTS Leiden Ranking

This international ranking is conducted by the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) at Leiden University, the Netherlands, on the basis of the Web of Science database. It ranks universities merely upon the basis of bibliometric data; unlike in other rankings, it does not rely on reputation surveys and the quality of education at institutions. More detailed information is available HERE.