Domain · Physical Sciences · Latvia
Physical Sciences research in Latvia
University of Latvia ranks first in Latvia for Physical Sciences research in 2022–2025 (#1,904 worldwide), followed by Riga Technical University and Latvijas Organiskās Sintēzes Institūts.
- Latvia's world rank
- #88 of 157 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 4.8k
- Top-10% rate
- 9.4%
- Ranked institutions
- 14
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Physical Sciences in Latvia?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of LatviaRiga | #1,904 | 20.2 | 9.0% | 1,073 |
| 2 | Riga Technical UniversityRiga | #2,625 | 16.8 | 8.5% | 1,591 |
| 3 | Latvijas Organiskās Sintēzes InstitūtsRiga | #6,171 | 7.8 | 11.1% | 83 |
| 4 | Latvia University of Life Sciences and TechnologiesJelgava | #7,686 | 5.5 | 5.9% | 315 |
| 5 | Riga Stradiņš UniversityRiga | #7,910 | 5.2 | 21.6% | 85 |
| 6 | Transport and Telecommunication InstituteRiga | #8,683 | 4.2 | 23.7% | 145 |
| 7 | Latvian State Institute of Wood ChemistryRiga | #8,920 | 3.9 | 9.7% | 103 |
| 8 | College of Business AdministrationRiga | #9,387 | 3.3 | 23.5% | 84 |
| 9 | Daugavpils UniversityDaugavpils | #9,789 | 2.9 | 9.3% | 112 |
| 10 | Institute of Electronics and Computer ScienceRiga | #11,275 | 141.0 | 12.5% | 104 |
| 11 | College of LawRiga | #11,843 | 89.0 | 5.6% | 116 |
| 12 | Latvian State Forest Research Institute "Silava"Salaspils | #12,152 | 62.0 | 5.0% | 112 |
| 13 | Rezekne Academy of TechnologiesRēzekne | #12,448 | 37.0 | 3.2% | 128 |
| 14 | ISMA UniversityRiga | #12,847 | 3.0 | 3.4% | 65 |
Institutions in Latvia above the floor of 40 fractional works in Physical Sciences, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
How Latvia compares with other countries in Physical Sciences