# 2026 Shanghai Academic Rankings results > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-shanghai-academic-rankings-results > Updated: 2026-09-20T16:58:41.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. The 2026 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS), published by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy, has highlighted the research performance of various international institutions across multiple disciplines. In Mexico, the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) secured the highest ranking for any Mexican institution, notably placing 41st globally in Veterinary Sciences. UNAM also showed strength in Ecology, Atmospheric Sciences, and Earth Sciences. In Spain, the University of Cantabria maintained standings in several fields, including Marine/Oceanographic Engineering, where it ranks among the top 100 globally. Italian universities also achieved high standings in the rankings. Four Italian institutions placed within the top 50 globally for Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, led by the University of Naples Federico II at 6th place. Italy also ranks among the top ten globally in Veterinary Medicine, with the University of Milan securing 10th place. Other notable Italian achievements include the European University Institute ranking 11th worldwide in Political Science. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-20: Italian universities rank highly in 2026 GRAS academic rankings Italian universities achieved top global rankings in the 2026 GRAS, with Naples Federico II ranking 6th in Pharmacy and Milan placing 10th in Veterinary Medicine. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-universities-rank-highly-in-2026-gras-academic-rankings ### 2026-09-16: UNAM and University of Cantabria featured in 2026 Shanghai Academic Rankings The 2026 GRAS rankings show UNAM as Mexico's top university, ranking 41st in Veterinary Sciences, while the University of Cantabria maintains strong positions in five research areas. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unam-and-university-of-cantabria-featured-in-2026-shanghai-academic-rankings --- Cite as: 2026 Shanghai Academic Rankings results. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/2026-shanghai-academic-rankings-results