World Scientist and University Rankings 2023

World Scientist and University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science Rankings 2023

AD Scientific Index analyzes academic studies from 74 countries, 648 universities/institutions, and 1.509 scientists by using numerous criteria to present results to be used for the evaluation of productivity and efficiency by individuals and institutions. In addition to sorting by the “total H-index” you can find here, you can examine several rankings and analyses by the "last 6 years H-index", "total i10 index", "last 6 years' i10 index", "total number of citations", and “last 6 years’ citations”. Please read the methodology section for “Limitations and Possible Reasons Why a Scientist Is Not on This List”. Click for individual or institutional registration.

AD Scientific Index - World Scientist Rankings - 2023 H INDEX i10 INDEX CITATION
University / Institution Country Region World Name Country University / Institution Subject Total Last 6 year Last 6 year/total Total Last 6 year Last 6 year/total Total Last 6 year Last 6 year/total
1 4 753 2067
Norway Norwegian University for Sport and Physical Education Norwegian University for Sport and Physical Education Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Physical Activity | Epidemiology | Public Health | Sport Science |

135 94 0.696 437 377 0.863 109167 63532 0.582
6 172 182 5006
Australia Australian Catholic University Australian Catholic University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Sports nutrition |

109 74 0.679 327 255 0.780 39833 21106 0.530
1 177 188 5116
Australia Victoria University Victoria University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Exercise and Sports Medicine and Science |

108 67 0.620 306 248 0.810 50435 24031 0.476
6 218 3046 5825
Canada Queen's University Kingston Queen's University Kingston Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Exercise | obesity | physical activity | exercise physiology |

104 58 0.558 207 165 0.797 56201 21317 0.379
159 3391 3670 6999
United States Stanford University Stanford University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

sports cardiology | ECG | ambulatory monitoring |

99 40 0.404 350 130 0.371 55496 10727 0.193
26 258 275 7069
Australia University of Queensland University of Queensland Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

behavioural epidemiology |

99 63 0.636 351 279 0.795 42274 18985 0.449
6 50 2477 7348
Denmark University of Southern Denmark University of Southern Denmark Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Sport | Health | Performance |

98 68 0.694 309 291 0.942 40964 20449 0.499
5 355 4559 8764
Canada University of Guelph University of Guelph Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Exercise Physiology & Biochemistry |

94 44 0.468 214 145 0.678 25852 8604 0.333
1 377 397 9851
Australia University of Canberra University of Canberra Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

sports science | exercise immunology | sports performance | sports physiology |

91 63 0.692 257 222 0.864 28568 13197 0.462
40 440 462 10983
Australia University of Queensland University of Queensland Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Sports Physiotherapy | Musculoskeletal Pain | Clinical Trials | Exercise and Manual Therapy | Tendon and Arthritis |

88 62 0.705 278 242 0.871 29182 13904 0.476

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11 469 5845 11259
Canada Queen's University Kingston Queen's University Kingston Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

sport | sport psychology | youth | expertise |

87 70 0.805 194 167 0.861 36928 17818 0.483
2 29 551 12552
New Zealand Auckland University of Technology Auckland University of Technology Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Sport and Exercise Science | Strength and Conditioning | Human Performance |

85 60 0.706 262 230 0.878 24086 13181 0.547
3 556 6703 12916
Canada Memorial University of Newfoundland Memorial University of Newfoundland Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Exercise Physiology |

84 65 0.774 263 234 0.890 29198 14331 0.491
51 589 623 13870
Australia University of Sydney University of Sydney Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

exercise and aging |

82 47 0.573 154 108 0.701 38473 8864 0.230
76 635 7690 14902
Canada University of British Columbia University of British Columbia Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

exercise physiology | sports medicine | breast cancer |

81 41 0.506 202 117 0.579 23077 6540 0.283
24 325 5631 16943
Switzerland Université de Lausanne Université de Lausanne Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Sport Science | Exercise Physiology | Hypoxia | Fatigue | running |

78 54 0.692 307 262 0.853 21559 11314 0.525
17 789 843 17400
Australia University of Technology Sydney University of Technology Sydney Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Sport Science | Sport Medicine | Clinimetrics | Research Methods |

77 56 0.727 163 148 0.908 25927 13381 0.516
15 745 8973 17594
Canada York University York University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

sport | expertise | skill acquisition | talent identification |

77 57 0.740 228 183 0.803 22546 11512 0.511
28 129 229 18345
Brazil Universidade de São Paulo USP Universidade de São Paulo USP Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Sports Science | Sports Physiology | Sports Performance | Exercise Physiology | Combat Sports |

76 59 0.776 307 253 0.824 21476 12722 0.592
1 92 6188 18537
Greece University of Thessaly University of Thessaly Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Exercise Science | Sport Sciences | Exercise | Health | Fitness |

76 45 0.592 216 170 0.787 18412 7474 0.406
3 8761 9570 18875
United States Miami University of Ohio Miami University of Ohio Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

sport psychology |

75 37 0.493 163 92 0.564 25859 6635 0.257
4 903 6750 20093
Germany Universität des Saarlandes Universität des Saarlandes Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Exercise Physiology | Sports Medicine in Elite Sport | Football | Regeneration | Design of Appropriate Preventive Training Programmes |

74 56 0.757 255 212 0.831 20599 12355 0.600
25 887 10190 20194
Canada Western University (University of Western Ontario) Western University (University of Western Ontario) Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

sport and exercise psychology |

74 39 0.527 164 120 0.732 19338 5552 0.287
3 60 1003 20223
New Zealand Auckland University of Technology Auckland University of Technology Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Sports and Exercise Science | Strength and Conditioning |

74 51 0.689 159 142 0.893 19061 10115 0.531
13 9609 10533 20856
United States University of Central Florida University of Central Florida Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Dietary Supplements | Kinesiology | Exercise Physiology | Ergogenic Aids | Sarcopenia |

73 48 0.658 273 207 0.758 22178 11228 0.506
16 1006 1073 21753
Australia University of Tasmania University of Tasmania Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Exercise | Obesity | Body Composition | Energy Balance |

72 46 0.639 239 181 0.757 22240 10457 0.470
6 70 1153 23009
New Zealand Auckland University of Technology Auckland University of Technology Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

High Performance Sport | High-Intensity Interval Training | Ketogenic diet | Thermoregulation | Artificial Intelligence |

71 49 0.690 149 128 0.859 19331 9309 0.482
8 458 7794 23125
Spain Universidad de Zaragoza Universidad de Zaragoza Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Sport Science | Physical Activity and Health | Actividad física y salud | Ejercicio | Composición corporal |

71 45 0.634 230 189 0.822 18256 7969 0.437
157 1031 11722 23383
Canada University of Toronto University of Toronto Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Exercise psychology | health | wellbeing |

71 53 0.746 220 204 0.927 15520 9850 0.635
81 1109 12371 24756
Canada McMaster University McMaster University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Exercise physiology | skeletal muscle | metabolism |

69 54 0.783 134 117 0.873 27890 12936 0.464
1 237 2632 27282
South Korea Kookmin University Kookmin University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Sport Science | Biomechanics |

67 39 0.582 482 222 0.461 22559 8183 0.363
130 1315 1402 27493
Australia University of Sydney University of Sydney Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Sport and Exercise Medicine |

67 46 0.687 155 106 0.684 19415 8423 0.434
30 1343 1432 28070
Australia University of Newcastle University of Newcastle Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Exercise |

67 46 0.687 195 164 0.841 14691 7268 0.495
26 1349 1440 28232
Australia Deakin University Deakin University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Non Communicable Diseases | eHealth | mHealth | Digital Health | Medical Informatics |

66 64 0.970 223 217 0.973 73968 71655 0.969
96 1366 1458 28638
Australia University of New South Wales University of New South Wales Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Physical activity | mental health | MHPSS |

66 60 0.909 165 161 0.976 20148 17602 0.874
28 1457 1559 30295
Australia Deakin University Deakin University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

65 46 0.708 159 148 0.931 16613 7751 0.467
41 579 10690 31454
Switzerland Universität Basel Universität Basel Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

mental health | motivation | physical activity | self-regulation | stress |

64 54 0.844 232 217 0.935 18043 12308 0.682
26 1487 15640 31944
Canada York University York University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

exercise | hypoglycemia | stress | metabolism | diabetes |

64 41 0.641 162 133 0.821 14824 8508 0.574
4 178 11548 33703
Norway Norwegian University for Sport and Physical Education Norwegian University for Sport and Physical Education Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Exercise physiology | muscle physiology | strength training | sport science |

63 47 0.746 123 119 0.967 13117 6487 0.495
69 1503 11733 34283
Italy Università di Bologna (Università degli Studi di Bologna) Università di Bologna (Università degli Studi di Bologna) Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Exercise Physiology | Sport Science | Motivation | Fatigue | Exercise Science |

62 51 0.823 105 92 0.876 19962 11358 0.569

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9 535 3518 34686
Japan Waseda University Waseda University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Exercise Immunology | Sports Science | Muscle Damage | Exercise Biochemistry | Applied Physiology |

62 45 0.726 208 171 0.822 15933 7885 0.495
10 132 1809 34771
New Zealand Auckland University of Technology Auckland University of Technology Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Sports Biomechanics | Sports Injury Prevention | Sports Injury Epidemiology | Anthropometry |

62 46 0.742 162 133 0.821 15431 7585 0.492
41 141 11962 34919
Ireland University College Dublin University College Dublin Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Exercise and Children | Exercise and Obesity | Sport Science |

62 32 0.516 141 88 0.624 14704 3930 0.267
6 1732 1870 35554
Australia Bond University Bond University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

exercise science | sports science | biomechanics |

62 43 0.694 165 152 0.921 11795 6178 0.524
93 1102 12712 37070
Netherlands University of Amsterdam University of Amsterdam Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

61 47 0.770 120 109 0.908 12717 6229 0.490
141 16231 17974 37387
United States Texas A&M University Texas A&M University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Diversity and Inclusion | Sport | Bias | LGBT | Sport Management |

61 41 0.672 174 143 0.822 11169 5432 0.486
12 3310 12834 37418
United Kingdom Liverpool John Moores University Liverpool John Moores University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Biomechanics |

61 35 0.574 114 88 0.772 10906 3492 0.320
212 1775 18321 38109
Canada University of British Columbia University of British Columbia Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Sport and Exercise Psychology |

60 41 0.683 131 99 0.756 16406 6212 0.379
117 1793 18414 38302
Canada McMaster University McMaster University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

exercise physiology | rehabilitation | muscle | spinal cord injury | aging |

60 37 0.617 101 76 0.752 15041 5646 0.375
13 3442 13371 38981
United Kingdom Liverpool John Moores University Liverpool John Moores University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Sport Science |

60 48 0.800 150 145 0.967 12288 8266 0.673
31 1791 14101 41025
Italy Università degli Studi di Verona Università degli Studi di Verona Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Sport sciences | health |

59 42 0.712 233 196 0.841 11710 7029 0.600
45 2044 2206 41141
Australia Deakin University Deakin University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Exercise | skeletal muscle | miRNA |

59 38 0.644 126 100 0.794 11335 4564 0.403
8 2053 2215 41228
Australia Victoria University Victoria University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

59 44 0.746 134 120 0.896 10934 5744 0.525
233 1975 20052 41969
Canada University of British Columbia University of British Columbia Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Exercise | metabolism | type 2 diabetes | nutrition |

58 48 0.828 128 122 0.953 16640 10005 0.601
148 18172 20158 42199
United States Arizona State University Arizona State University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Exercise Physiology |

58 35 0.603 110 85 0.773 14968 4321 0.289

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42 2090 2258 42273
Australia University of Tasmania University of Tasmania Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

exercise physiology | nutritional physiology | energy metabolism | obesity |

58 39 0.672 144 114 0.792 14574 6793 0.466
25 255 15531 45193
Austria Universität Innsbruck Universität Innsbruck Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

57 39 0.684 257 191 0.743 11498 6606 0.575
3 3969 15588 45330
United Kingdom University of Brighton University of Brighton Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

metabolism | protein synthesis |

57 30 0.526 123 67 0.545 11059 3420 0.309
199 19348 21486 45390
United States University of North Carolina Chapel Hill University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Sport-related concussion | Public Health | Epidemiology | Eurovision | Queer |

57 51 0.895 162 155 0.957 10871 8791 0.809
12 244 16248 47250
Greece University of Thessaly University of Thessaly Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Exercise biochemistry | exercise immunology | pediatric exercise science | sports nutrition | strength and conditioning |

56 44 0.786 134 114 0.851 11821 5627 0.476
9 1074 16510 47925
Spain Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

sport sciences |

56 46 0.821 194 176 0.907 10054 7025 0.699
3 120 16627 48213
Russia Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

теория и методика физической культуры |

56 43 0.768 111 94 0.847 7954 4964 0.624
36 575 845 49811
Brazil Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul UFRGS Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul UFRGS Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Sports Science |

55 43 0.782 147 126 0.857 11131 7828 0.703
10 2502 2708 49931
Australia University of New England Australia University of New England Australia Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

exercise |

55 47 0.855 100 92 0.920 10827 7200 0.665
84 21155 23555 50313
United States University of Delaware University of Delaware Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

motor control | biomechanics | sport science |

55 37 0.673 140 87 0.621 9882 3975 0.402
5 288 17404 50465
Norway Norwegian University for Sport and Physical Education Norwegian University for Sport and Physical Education Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

metabolism | exercise physiology | biochemistry | diabetes |

55 31 0.564 129 94 0.729 9414 4132 0.439
74 2595 2816 51839
Australia Queensland University of Technology Queensland University of Technology Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

exercise physiology | exercise immunology | exercise biochemistry | muscle damage | recovery from exercise |

54 39 0.722 100 88 0.880 12120 6267 0.517
2 2415 18317 53051
Germany Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

nonprofit management | sport management | organizational economics |

54 39 0.722 175 129 0.737 9305 5312 0.571
6 22540 25111 53916
United States Nova Southeastern University Nova Southeastern University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

sports nutrition | sports supplements | exercise physiology |

53 35 0.660 111 74 0.667 14482 7364 0.508
318 2587 25257 54243
Canada University of Toronto University of Toronto Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

exercise physiology | cardiovascular | health performance |

53 33 0.623 131 95 0.725 12668 4511 0.356
3 4771 19188 55530
United Kingdom Edge Hill University Edge Hill University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

physical activity | sedentary behaviour | health |

53 39 0.736 113 105 0.929 9564 4930 0.515
42 310 19266 55712
Greece Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

biomechanics | Sport Science | Hamstrings mechanics | Isokinetics |

53 33 0.623 105 87 0.829 9210 3584 0.389
44 313 19350 55938
Greece Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Sports Nutrition | Exercise Physiology | Redox Biology |

53 38 0.717 104 86 0.827 8675 3889 0.448
16 325 20129 58019
Greece University of Thessaly University of Thessaly Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

sport | exercise | health | psychology | physical education |

52 35 0.673 130 76 0.585 10127 3967 0.392
21 101 20236 58304
Hungary Eötvös Loránd University Budapest Eötvös Loránd University Budapest Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Sport | Exercise | Placebo |

52 40 0.769 118 85 0.720 9556 4839 0.506
81 2884 27641 60078
Canada Université d'Ottawa Université d'Ottawa Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

sport | coaching |

51 38 0.745 106 74 0.698 12261 4664 0.380
17 351 21103 60761
Greece University of Thessaly University of Thessaly Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Environmental Physiology | Occupational Physiology | Thermoregulation | Heat stress | Clothing |

51 38 0.745 162 129 0.796 10377 5858 0.565
2 25904 28954 63287
United States A T Still University A T Still University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Sport-related concussion | pediatric injuries |

50 39 0.780 114 96 0.842 11702 5960 0.509
69 1110 22323 64030
Switzerland Universität Basel Universität Basel Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Exercise Physiology | Injury Prevention | Neuromuscular Performance | Football Research |

50 43 0.860 118 102 0.864 9791 6358 0.649
2 67 1234 64101
Chile Universidad de los Lagos Universidad de los Lagos Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Sport Sciences | Exercise Physiology | Strength and Conditioning | Physical Activity and Health | Biomechanics and Physiotherapie |

50 47 0.940 211 203 0.962 9663 8484 0.878
93 2938 22848 65381
Germany Universität Tubingen Universität Tubingen Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

50 28 0.560 110 66 0.600 7615 2495 0.328
6 3336 3644 66438
Australia University of Southern Queensland University of Southern Queensland Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Sport Psychology |

49 32 0.653 108 75 0.694 12014 4719 0.393
47 3383 3701 67430
Australia University of South Australia University of South Australia Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

exercise psychology | affect | motivation |

49 32 0.653 99 85 0.859 9471 3957 0.418
34 27428 30681 67604
United States University of Alabama University of Alabama Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Sports Media | Entertainment |

49 36 0.735 130 109 0.838 9206 4553 0.495
292 3408 3727 67860
Australia University of Queensland University of Queensland Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

performance psychology | sport psychology | leadership | coach development | coaching |

49 41 0.837 98 84 0.857 8823 5120 0.580
51 1814 24670 70525
France Université D'Aix Marseille Université D'Aix Marseille Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Sport sciences | Material sciences | Health sciences |

48 26 0.542 126 65 0.516 10058 3644 0.362
25 424 25099 71699
Greece University of Thessaly University of Thessaly Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

sport psychology | physical education | health | exercise |

48 32 0.667 97 72 0.742 8262 3194 0.387
30 6052 25162 71867
United Kingdom University of Essex University of Essex Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Exercise Science | Physical Fitness | Public Health | Research Methods and Statistics |

48 34 0.708 98 89 0.908 8053 4352 0.540
253 28966 32446 72186
United States Arizona State University Arizona State University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

physical education | healthy and active schools |

48 30 0.625 114 94 0.825 7666 3288 0.429
8 1863 25371 72348
France Université de Rouen Normandie Université de Rouen Normandie Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Motor Control | Motor Learning | Biomechanics |

48 33 0.688 139 118 0.849 7465 4359 0.584

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219 3558 33065 73749
Canada McMaster University McMaster University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

exercise | blood flow | kinesiology | arteries | endothelial function |

47 34 0.723 104 86 0.827 11612 5201 0.448
16 3725 4082 74089
Australia Victoria University Victoria University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Exercise Science |

47 39 0.830 85 80 0.941 10330 6375 0.617
5 479 26140 74488
Norway University of Agder University of Agder Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

sports sciences | sport physiology | endurance sports | sports performance | endurance training |

47 38 0.809 83 70 0.843 9437 5210 0.552
44 3330 26144 74505
Germany Technische Universität Darmstadt Technische Universität Darmstadt Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

locomotion | neuromechanics | motor control | sports techniques | movement stability |

47 32 0.681 115 89 0.774 9412 3985 0.423
85 3802 4171 75543
Australia Deakin University Deakin University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

metabolism | creatine and pregnancy |

47 24 0.511 69 51 0.739 7997 1883 0.235
91 966 9151 75938
South Korea Yonsei University Yonsei University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Exercise physiology | cancer | diabetes | obesity | exercise medicine |

47 36 0.766 121 96 0.793 7578 4395 0.580
2 31000 34806 78305
United States Lindenwood University Lindenwood University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Sport nutrition | muscle physiology | body composition | supplementation | weight loss |

46 34 0.739 110 81 0.736 9812 5409 0.551
29 495 27754 78762
Greece University of Thessaly University of Thessaly Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Youth sport | Life Skills | Self-Regulation | Participation Motivation |

46 28 0.609 87 61 0.701 8877 2675 0.301
13 6641 28010 79433
United Kingdom Nottingham Trent University Nottingham Trent University Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Paediatric Exercise Physiology | Youth Sport | Talent Identification and Development | Exercise and Health |

46 28 0.609 84 60 0.714 7979 2788 0.349
39 2071 28090 79665
Spain Universidad de Murcia Universidad de Murcia Medical and Health Sciences / Sport Science

Sport Sciences | Sport Psychology | basketball | baloncesto | Notational Analysis |

46 31 0.674 159 118 0.742 7730 4027 0.521