Hebrew University ranks 17th worldwide in Communication, 24th in Mathematics, 36th in Law and 44th in Public Administration; seven subjects place among the global top 100 and 13 among the top 150

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem leads Israel in the number of academic subjects ranked among the world’s top 50, according to the 2026 Shanghai Ranking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS).

The University placed 17th worldwide in Communication, 24th in Mathematics, 36th in Law, and 44th in Public Administration, leading Israel’s research universities in the number of subjects represented in the global top 50.

The results also highlight the breadth of Hebrew University’s research excellence. Seven subjects were ranked among the world’s top 100, with Dentistry and Oral Sciences in the 51–75 range and both Economics and Political Sciences in the 76–100 range.

Overall, Hebrew University had 30 subjects included in the global ranking, of which 13 placed among the world’s top 150. In addition to its seven top-100 subjects, the University ranked in the 101–150 range in Atmospheric Science, Biological Sciences, Human Biological Sciences, Sociology, Education and Psychology.

The results place the Hebrew University at the forefront of Israeli academia, with four subjects ranked among the world’s top 50 and seven among the top 100.

Prof. Tamir Sheafer, President of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, said:
“These results reflect both the exceptional quality and the remarkable breadth of research at the Hebrew University. Across mathematics, the life sciences, dentistry, law, communication, economics and public policy, our researchers are advancing knowledge that deepens our understanding of the world and helps address its most pressing challenges. This international recognition is a testament to the creativity, rigor and dedication of our academic community, and to the Hebrew University’s continuing role at the forefront of research in Israel and worldwide.”

Published annually by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy, the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects assesses universities across 57 disciplines in the natural sciences, engineering, life sciences, medical sciences and social sciences. The 2026 ranking includes approximately 20,000 academic subject units from around 2,000 universities in roughly 100 countries and regions.

GRAS evaluates research performance using internationally comparable indicators grouped into five categories: world-class faculty, world-class research output, high-quality research, research impact and international collaboration. The indicators include influential journal publications, citation impact, international academic awards, highly cited researchers, leadership in international academic organizations and research collaboration.

The full results are available on the ShanghaiRanking website.