Journal profile · Urology & Nephrology
European Urology
ISSN 0302-2838 · eISSN 1873-7560 · Elsevier · NETHERLANDS · Monthly · Founded 1975
European Urology: CAS Zone 1 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 27.94; hybrid open access; APC about USD 5,250; median 18 days to acceptance (119 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: hard; 2,098 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
European Urology is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 1 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment, Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research and Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments, together about 37% of its articles. Its main subfields are Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Official Journal of the European Association of UrologyElsevier is the publisher of European Urology, the official journal of the European Association of Urology.European Urology publishes peer-reviewed original articles and topical reviews on a wide range of urological problems. Topics such as oncology, impotence, infertility, pediatrics, lithiasis and endourology, as well as recent advances in techniques, instrumentation, surgery and pediatric urology provide readers with a complete guide to international developments in urology.Published monthly, European Urology is an important journal for all clinicians and researchers in this field.All members of the EAU receive the journal as a benefit of their membership. For more information on the European Association of Urology, please go to: http://www.uroweb.orgOther titles in the European Urology family are:European Urology Open ScienceEuropean Urology FocusEuropean Urology Oncology
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Urology & Nephrology
Editor-in-chief Alberto BrigantiPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 1%); most named United States 59, Italy 25, United Kingdom 20, Germany 19, Netherlands 14 (192 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicine14.5%
- Prostate Cancer Treatment and ResearchMedicine11.6%
- Bladder and Urothelial Cancer TreatmentsMedicine10.9%
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate ResearchMedicine7.9%
- Renal cell carcinoma treatmentMedicine5.8%
- Urinary and Genital Oncology StudiesMedicine4.9%
- Urological Disorders and TreatmentsMedicine4.8%
- Pelvic floor disorders treatmentsMedicine4.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Urology & Nephrology | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Urology & Nephrology | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Urology & Nephrology | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
PubMedPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 27.94LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 29.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 45.9LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 45.9Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 8.72LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 9.06LetPub ·
- h-index
- 187LetPub ·
- h-index
- 328OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 7,920OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.52OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 2.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 41.24%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 87LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 26,626 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2,191 | 240 | 194 |
| 2025 | 2,098 | 307 | 3,156 |
| 2024 | 1,989 | 281 | 6,206 |
| 2023 | 1,828 | 138 | 8,844 |
| 2022 | 1,739 | 202 | 11,245 |
| 2021 | 1,707 | 232 | 13,476 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
18 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 10 days – 35 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 27 days (119 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 50 days
- Sample
- 119 articles with submission and acceptance dates (802 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- 3–6 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- HardLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 10%Publisher website ·
- Desk decision
- 12 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 23 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 16 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Open peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 5,250 / EUR 4,910 / GBP 4,200 / JPY 651,160 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 3–10
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 3,500 words
- Reference style
- AMA
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Cover letter
- Optional
Article types accepted10, with length limits
- brief reportThese manuscripts report novel, exciting urological research. The focus may be basic, translational, or clinical and can include all aspects of urological care.…Length not stated
- editorialsPlatinum Priority EditorialsLength not stated
- letters to the editorLetters to the Editor are considered for publication (subject to editing and abridgment) provided they do not contain material that has been submitted or publis…Length not stated
- original articlemission file as part of the submission. Original articles must be no longer than 2750 words (250 abstract + 2500 body not including what does the studymain text ≤ 2,750 words
- original articlesOriginal ArticlesLength not stated
- perspectiveer one table or one figure are allowed. Perspectives Invited editorials ranging from 500 to 1,000 words where thought leaders in various disciplines provide vis…main text ≤ 1,000 words
- rapid reviewsThese manuscripts consist of short reviews which may focus on basic, translational, or clinical data and can include all aspects of urological care.Length not stated
- review articlee as part of the submission. Word count Review articles must be no longer than 3750 words (250 abstract + 3500 body not including what does the studymain text ≤ 3,750 words
- review articlesEuropean Urology aims to publish mainly systematic reviews (and meta-analyses, whenever appropriate).Length not stated
- words of wisdomWords of Wisdom contributions are by invitation only.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Data availability, Publication ethics, Open access, Peer review, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- AI use The Use of Generative AI and AI-assisted Technologies in Scientific Writing
This policy has been triggered by the rise of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies which are expected to increasingly be used by content creators. The policy aims to provide greater transparency and guidance to authors, readers, reviewers, editors and contributors. Elsevier will monitor this development and will adjust or refine this policy when appropriate. Please note the policy only refer…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship Guidelines
Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study. All those who have made substantial contributions should be listed as co-authors. Where there are others who have participated in certain substantive aspects of the paper (e.g., language editing or medical writing), they should be recognised …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Access and Responsibility
Data sharing expectations Model summary
For all reports (regardless of funding source) containing original data, at least one named author (e.g., the principal investigator) who is independent of any commercial funder should indicate that she or he ''had full access to all the data in the study and takes responsibility for the integrity of the data and the accuracy of the data analysis.'' This exact statement will be requested as part o…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Ethical Approval of Studies and Informed Consent
For human or animal experimental investigations, formal review and approval, or review and waiver, by an appropriate institutional review board or ethics committee is required and should be described in the Methods section. For investigators who do not have formal ethics review committees, the principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki should be followed. For investigations in human subjec…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process and Publication
Authors will be sent notifications of the receipt of manuscripts and editorial decisions by e-mail. During the review process, authors can check the status of their submitted manuscript via the online manuscript submission and review system.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines CONSORT Flow Diagram and Checklist
Trial registration required for clinical trials Model summary
Manuscripts reporting the results of randomised controlled trials should include a CONSORT flow diagram showing the progress of patients throughout the trial. The CONSORT checklist should also be completed and submitted with the manuscript and can be found at http://www.consort-statement.org/consort-statement/checklist.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- NETHERLANDS
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1975
- ISSN
- 0302-2838
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-7560
- Society / sponsor
- European Association of Urology
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about European Urology
What CAS zone is European Urology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, European Urology is in Zone 1 of Medicine, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Urology & Nephrology; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of European Urology?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 27.94; CiteScore 45.9, h-index 328.
How long does peer review take at European Urology?
Based on the dates recorded on 119 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 18 days (interquartile range 10–35 days); authors report an average review time of 3–6 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Hard”; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 10%. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of European Urology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 3–10; Manuscript length: ≤ 3,500 words; Reference style: AMA; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Cover letter: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of European Urology based?
Of the 192 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 1%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (59), Italy (25) and United Kingdom (20). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index European Urology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, European Urology is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists PubMed; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is European Urology open access, and what is the APC?
European Urology is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 5,250.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-30). Last updated: .