Lodz University of Technology made its debut in the categories of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (ranked 401–450) and Mathematics (ranked 501–600). Another reason for pride is the university’s advancement in Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering, where it moved up to the 351–400 range, improving its position compared to last year (401–450). The university’s strong global standing is further confirmed by stable results in Materials Science (351–400) and Chemistry (601–700).
The presence of Lodz University of Technology in the ranking confirms its strong position in the international academic environment. The list was compiled after analyzing data from 6,277 universities, among which 1,912 were ultimately ranked.
The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 covers 55 disciplines, grouped into five broad subject areas. The evaluation is based on five indicators, with weightings adjusted to the specifics of each field. Two of these are reputational indicators, based on global surveys among academics and employers. The remaining three focus on measurable research strength: the number of citations, the H-index, and the IRN-index, which reflects a university’s ability to build lasting international research partnerships and engage in effective global collaboration.