Karazin University Ranks Among Ukrainian Universities in the Leiden Ranking 2026

The results of the CWTS Leiden Ranking Open Edition 2026 have been published. This international ranking assesses universities’ research performance based on bibliometric indicators.

Based on 2021–2024 data, V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University ranked fourth among Ukrainian universities by number of scientific publications. The top three positions were occupied by Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (1,217 publications), Lviv Polytechnic National University (928), and Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (875).

Karazin University’s key indicators are as follows:

583 scientific publications;
11 publications ranked among the top 10% most highly cited publications in their respective fields;
1.9% share of publications in this category.

The CWTS Leiden Ranking is particularly valuable because it focuses on specific indicators of university research performance, including publication output, citation impact, and the scientific influence of research.

This achievement demonstrates Karazin University’s sustained research capacity, the continued development of its research activities, and the integration of its research into the global academic community.

Science never stops. Karazin University continues to explore, make discoveries, and advance knowledge that matters to Ukraine and the world.