Academic achievement: "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest included in the international Shanghai ranking
"Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest has achieved significant international recognition, being included in the prestigious Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) for the year 2026. The institution managed to place in the top 300 worldwide in the field of Clinical Medicine.
This performance is remarkable, as "Carol Davila" is the only university in Romania that has managed to enter this select top. The GRAS ranking evaluates universities around the world based on strict criteria, such as research quality, the impact of scientific publications, and international collaborations in the academic field.
The presence of the Bucharest university in this ranking demonstrates the constant efforts of faculty and researchers to maintain high standards in medical education. The results confirm that Romanian medicine is aligning with the level of prestigious institutions abroad, offering students globally competitive training.
The Shanghai ranking is considered one of the most influential and objective tools for evaluating universities worldwide. The fact that an institution from Romania has managed to maintain its place in this top represents a step forward for the visibility of Romanian higher education on the world's academic map.
This achievement brings added prestige not only to the university but also to the Romanian education system as a whole. The success achieved in the 2026 edition underscores the importance of investments in research and development to ensure a high-performing future for new generations of doctors.