Subfield · Philosophy · Italy
Philosophy research in Italy
University of Bologna ranks first in Italy for Philosophy research in 2022–2025 (#84 worldwide), followed by Ca' Foscari University of Venice and Sapienza University of Rome.
- Italy's world rank
- #11 of 49 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 2.1k
- Top-10% rate
- 14.8%
- Ranked institutions
- 6
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Philosophy in Italy?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of BolognaBologna | #84 | 21.9 | 17.1% | 100 |
| 2 | Ca' Foscari University of VeniceVenice | #121 | 15.4 | 9.3% | 192 |
| 3 | Sapienza University of RomeRome | #129 | 14.3 | 11.0% | 164 |
| 4 | University of TurinTurin | #189 | 7.6 | 12.0% | 120 |
| 5 | University of PaduaPadua | #198 | 6.7 | 16.7% | 72 |
| 6 | University of MilanMilan | #202 | 6.4 | 14.4% | 90 |
Institutions in Italy above the floor of 40 fractional works in Philosophy, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Philosophy researchers in Italy?
Umberto Eco, Carlo Ginzburg and Gianni Vattimo rank highest among researchers based in Italy.
- 1Umberto Eco#1,841 worldwide overall462 citations · 10 works
- 2Carlo Ginzburg#10,862 worldwide overall218 citations · 8 works
- 3Gianni Vattimo#20,413 worldwide overall147 citations · 20 works
- 4Mario De#43,847 worldwide overall184 citations · 8 works
- 5Carlo Natali#82,700 worldwide overall55 citations · 20 works
- 6Alberto Melloni#137,701 worldwide overall34 citations · 8 works
- 7Silvana Galderisi#145,249 worldwide overall365 citations · 9 works
- 8Cristina D’Ancona#151,606 worldwide overall42 citations · 17 works
- 9Giovanni Maddalena#153,184 worldwide overall56 citations · 12 works
- 10Brian McGuinness#159,653 worldwide overall70 citations · 9 works
- 11Gianni Paganini#160,966 worldwide overall21 citations · 8 works
- 12Fausto Cercignani#163,704 worldwide overall16 citations · 13 works
- 13Gianluigi Palombella#169,153 worldwide overall38 citations · 10 works
- 14Vallori Rasini#184,740 worldwide overall18 citations · 7 works
- 15Aldo Clerico#186,782 worldwide overall106 citations · 17 works