Question 1

What is Bar-Ilan University known for?

Accepted Answer

In research, Bar-Ilan University stands highest in Social Sciences (#312 of 9,585 worldwide), Health Sciences (#515 of 9,902 worldwide) and Medicine (#513 of 8,541 worldwide), 2022-now. Relative to its size it is most specialised in Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology, Religious studies and Algebra and Number Theory (Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology is 13.0× its share of world research).

Question 2

How does Bar-Ilan University rank in research?

Accepted Answer

Bar-Ilan University ranks #524 of 22,385 institutions worldwide on research quality in 2022-now (#610 all time), and #6 of 87 in Israel.

Question 3

Who are the top researchers at Bar-Ilan University?

Accepted Answer

Ranked on the quality score, Doron Aurbach, Ruth Feldman and Omry Koren lead among researchers whose main affiliation is Bar-Ilan University.

Question 4

What are the most cited papers from Bar-Ilan University?

Accepted Answer

The most cited paper from Bar-Ilan University is "The Sequence of the Human Genome" (J. Craig Venter et al., 2001), with 13,717 citations. Next come "Challenges in the development of advanced Li-ion batteries: a review" (6,760) and "Promise and reality of post-lithium-ion batteries with high energy densities" (5,108).

Question 5

Which research topics does Bar-Ilan University publish most on?

Accepted Answer

By volume in 2022-now: Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies, Biblical Studies and Interpretation, Archaeology and Historical Studies and Medieval and Classical Philosophy.

Question 6

Which keywords describe research at Bar-Ilan University?

Accepted Answer

By fractional works in 2022-now, weighted toward what it does more of than the world: Palestine, Nationalism, Discrimination, Israel, Mental Health, Ethnic Identity, Occupation and Human Rights.

Question 7

Which fields of science does Bar-Ilan University work in?

Accepted Answer

In 2022-now, 41% of research at Bar-Ilan University is in Social Sciences, 30% in Physical Sciences. Its largest fields are Social Sciences (18%), Medicine (15%), Psychology (10%). It does 1.7× the world's share of Social Sciences.

Question 8

Is Bar-Ilan University's research output growing?

Accepted Answer

Output in 2022-2025 was 3% higher than in 2018-2021.