"Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy ranks first in Romania in the 2026 Leiden Ranking
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The "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest ranks first in Romania in the 2026 Leiden Ranking. The university has climbed 80 positions in the global ranking, which marks a significant change compared with previous editions.
The Leiden Ranking is produced by Leiden University in the Netherlands and assesses the research performance of universities around the world. The ranking is based on institutions' scientific publications and on how often these are cited by other researchers. It therefore does not look only at the number of papers, but also at their influence within the scientific community.
The increase of 80 positions at global level reflects an improvement in the university's scientific results. The fact that the institution holds first place in Romania shows that its research activity is at the forefront compared with other universities in the country.
Ranking first in Romania is a recognition of the university's activity in the medical and pharmaceutical fields. The 2026 Leiden Ranking offers a comparative picture of university research and is followed by higher education institutions and researchers around the world.
Sources: TVRInfo.ro
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