Eötvös Loránd University
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About Eötvös Loránd University
According to Wikipedia, Eötvös Loránd University is a Hungarian public research university based in Budapest. Founded in 1635, ELTE is one of the largest and most prestigious public higher education institutions in Hungary. The 28,000 students at ELTE are organized into nine faculties, and into research institutes located throughout Budapest and on the scenic banks of the Danube. ELTE is affiliated with 5 Nobel laureates, as well as winners of the Wolf Prize, Fulkerson Prize and Abel Prize, the latest of which was Abel Prize winner László Lovász in 2021.
What Is Eötvös Loránd University Known For?
Eötvös Loránd University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Literature
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Biology
- Physics
- Political Science
- Education
- Law
- Chemistry
- Economics
- Psychology
- Engineering
- History
- Business
- Religious Studies
- Medical
- Sociology
- Earth Sciences
- Anthropology
- Criminal Justice
- Social Work
- Nursing
Eötvös Loránd University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Eötvös Loránd University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Eötvös Loránd University ranks #18 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Eötvös Loránd University ranks #143 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Eötvös Loránd University ranks #153 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Eötvös Loránd University ranks #125 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Eötvös Loránd University ranks #116 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Eötvös Loránd University ranks #235 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Eötvös Loránd University ranks #162 worldwide for influence in Physics.
Eötvös Loránd University ranks #162 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Eötvös Loránd University ranks #252 worldwide for influence in Education.
Eötvös Loránd University ranks #169 worldwide for influence in Law.
Eötvös Loránd University ranks #190 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
Eötvös Loránd University ranks #167 worldwide for influence in Economics.
Eötvös Loránd University ranks #110 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
Eötvös Loránd University ranks #338 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Eötvös Loránd University ranks #212 worldwide for influence in History.
Eötvös Loránd University ranks #484 worldwide for influence in Business.
Eötvös Loránd University ranks #185 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Eötvös Loránd University ranks #523 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Eötvös Loránd University ranks #252 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Eötvös Loránd University ranks #156 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Eötvös Loránd University ranks #246 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
Eötvös Loránd University ranks #468 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Eötvös Loránd University ranks #556 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
Eötvös Loránd University ranks #2518 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesWho Are Eötvös Loránd University's Most Influential Alumni?
Eötvös Loránd University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Psychology. Here are some of Eötvös Loránd University's most famous alumni:
- John von Neumann
- A Hungarian-American mathematician and polymath .
- Paul Erdős
- A Hungarian mathematician .
- George Pólya
- A Hungarian mathematician.
- John Harsanyi
- A Hungarian economist .
- Michael Polanyi
- A Hungarian-British polymath.
- László Lovász
- A Hungarian mathematician.
- Frigyes Riesz
- A Hungarian mathematician who made fundamental contributions to functional analysis.
- Karl Mannheim
- A Hungarian-German philosopher and sociologist .
- Karl Polanyi
- A Hungarian economist, philosopher and historian.
- George de Hevesy
- A Hungarian chemist .
- Ignaz Semmelweis
- A Hungarian physician, early pioneer of antiseptic procedures . Ignaz Semmelweis is introduced hand disinfection standards, in obstetrical clinics .
- Endre Szemerédi
- A Hungarian-American mathematician and theoretical computer scientist.
Who Are Eötvös Loránd University's Most Influential Faculty?
Eötvös Loránd University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Psychology. Here are some of Eötvös Loránd University's most famous faculty:
- Mark Hersam
- An American materials scientist.
- Balázs Szegedy
- A Hungarian mathematician.
- István Aranyosi
- A Hungarian philosopher.
- József Balogh
- A Hungarian mathematician.
- Dezső Németh
- A Hungarian psychologist.
- Péter Varjú
- A Hungarian mathematician.
- Krisztián Sárneczky
- A Hungarian astronomer.
- Judit Kormos
- A Hungarian linguist.
- Klára Dobrev
- A Hungarian politician.
- Radek Zbořil
- A Czech physicist.
- Kata Csizér
- A Hungarian linguist.
- Csongor István Nagy
- A Hungarian academic.
