Subfield · Literature and Literary Theory · Italy
Literature and Literary Theory research in Italy
University of Turin ranks first in Italy for Literature and Literary Theory research in 2022–2025 (#106 worldwide), followed by University of Bologna and Ca' Foscari University of Venice.
- Italy's world rank
- #13 of 63 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 2.3k
- Top-10% rate
- 12.8%
- Ranked institutions
- 8
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Literature and Literary Theory in Italy?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of TurinTurin | #106 | 21.8 | 20.1% | 111 |
| 2 | University of BolognaBologna | #127 | 18.8 | 16.5% | 115 |
| 3 | Ca' Foscari University of VeniceVenice | #158 | 15.1 | 9.3% | 190 |
| 4 | University of MilanMilan | #174 | 13.5 | 10.4% | 153 |
| 5 | Sapienza University of RomeRome | #225 | 9.2 | 11.7% | 125 |
| 6 | Roma Tre UniversityRome | #228 | 9.0 | 13.0% | 87 |
| 7 | University of FlorenceFlorence | #251 | 7.4 | 9.2% | 97 |
| 8 | University of PaduaPadua | #281 | 5.5 | 15.3% | 73 |
Institutions in Italy above the floor of 40 fractional works in Literature and Literary Theory, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Literature and Literary Theory researchers in Italy?
Umberto Eco, Gianni Vattimo and Martin Buber rank highest among researchers based in Italy.
- 1Umberto Eco#1,841 worldwide overall462 citations · 14 works
- 2Gianni Vattimo#20,413 worldwide overall147 citations · 10 works
- 3Martin Buber#24,611 worldwide overall144 citations · 14 works
- 4Gabriella Bosco#25,880 worldwide overall422 citations · 10 works
- 5Marina Bianchi#81,834 worldwide overall145 citations · 20 works
- 6Giuseppe Di Stefano#140,921 worldwide overall149 citations · 12 works
- 7Maurizio Ascari#161,518 worldwide overall29 citations · 11 works
- 8Mario Richter#176,519 worldwide overall3 citations · 12 works
- 9Fausta Antonucci#177,991 worldwide overall9 citations · 23 works
- 10Michele Mastroianni#180,837 worldwide overall2 citations · 13 works
- 11María Grazia Profeti#192,116 worldwide overall8 citations · 37 works
- 12Elide Pittarello#209,353 worldwide overall7 citations · 38 works
- 13Margherita Morreale#243,728 worldwide overall5 citations · 16 works
- 14Giovanna Minardi#252,683 worldwide overall0 citations · 13 works
- 15Elena Agazzi#253,748 worldwide overall2 citations · 18 works
How Italy compares with other countries in Literature and Literary Theory