Journal profile · Medicine-Urology
European Urology Focus
ISSN 2405-4569 · Elsevier · NETHERLANDS
European Urology Focus: CAS Zone 2 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 5.87; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,800; median 56 days to acceptance (126 articles, last 24 months); 248 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
European Urology Focus is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 2 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, Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments and Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research, together about 36.2% 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 UrologyThe aim of European Urology Focus (EU Focus) is to encompass the whole spectrum of urology. The journal publishes papers on a wide range of urological issues such as oncology, functional urology, reconstructive urology, laparoscopy, robotic surgery, endourology, female urology, andrology, paediatric urology and sexual medicine. The editorial team welcomes basic and translational research articles in the field of urological diseases.The journal was launched in 2015 as the first companion title to the highly-regarded European Urology . It has since been joined by European Urology Oncology and European Urology Open Science .Besides original research articles and systematic reviews, which are the backbone of the journal, EU Focus publishes "Point of Focus" debates which cover controversial topics from a pro/con standpoint. The journal also publishes "Clinical Trial Updates" focusing on an ongoing trial, and the "Grey Zone", which sheds light on areas for which guideline recommendations are difficult to make, because of the absence of data. In addition, the "Clinical Consultation Guide" discusses hot topics from a clinician's point of view. The journal also includes "Mini-Reviews", which allow the summary of a certain topic in no more than 1000 words.The composition of the current Editorial Board reflects the diversity of European Urology Focus — bringing together leading experts from around the world who represent a wide range of disciplines, perspectives, and experiences. This diversity strengthens the journal’s mission to publish innovative, inclusive, and globally relevant research.The philosophy of European Urology to strive for the highest-quality scientific articles is also key for EU Focus. EU Focus publishes 6 issues per year in electronic format only. The journal is indexed in PubMed.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Urology
Editor-in-chief Christian GratzkePublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 33, Germany 14, Italy 13, United Kingdom 10, France 7 (97 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicine14.7%
- Bladder and Urothelial Cancer TreatmentsMedicine11.2%
- Prostate Cancer Treatment and ResearchMedicine10.3%
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate ResearchMedicine10.1%
- Renal cell carcinoma treatmentMedicine6.1%
- Pelvic floor disorders treatmentsMedicine5.9%
- Urinary and Genital Oncology StudiesMedicine5%
- Urinary Tract Infections ManagementMedicine4.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Urology & Nephrology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Urology & Nephrology | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Urology & Nephrology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview 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
- 5.87LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 6.3Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 11.4LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 11.4Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.73LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 2.24LetPub ·
- h-index
- 81OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,066OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.95OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 3.2%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 26.05%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 128LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,320 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 154 | 42 | 56 |
| 2025 | 248 | 66 | 838 |
| 2024 | 183 | 56 | 1,419 |
| 2023 | 210 | 66 | 2,517 |
| 2022 | 211 | 77 | 2,944 |
| 2021 | 220 | 90 | 4,745 |
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
56 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 17 days – 121 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 18 days (126 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 86 days
- Sample
- 126 articles with submission and acceptance dates (465 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
- Submission to first decision
- 8 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 33 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 57 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 16 daysPublisher 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 3,800 / EUR 3,550 / GBP 3,040 / JPY 471,310 | — | — |
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 prepare1 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
Article types accepted6, 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
- mini-review articleThis newly developed format aims at summarizing a novel topic in a brief format.Length not stated
- original articleents treated at high-volume hospitals." Original articles must be no longer than 2750 words (250 abstract + 2500 body not including what does this studmain text ≤ 2,750 words
- original articlesOriginal Articles These manuscripts typically report on basic and translational research, epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, medical or surgical treatmen…Length not stated
- review articleents treated at high-volume hospitals." Review articles must be no longer than 3750 words (250 abstract + 3500 body not including what does this studmain text ≤ 3,750 words
- review articlesEuropean Urology aims to publish mainly systematic reviews (and meta-analyses, whenever appropriate).Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Open access, Peer review
- Authorship Authorship Responsibility, Financial Disclosure and Acknowledgement Form
Authorship Responsibility, Financial Disclosure and Acknowledgment Form is required for all articles. Model summary
Completion and inclusion of the Authorship Responsibility, Financial Disclosure and Acknowledgment Form is an obligatory step of the submission process for all articles. If the form is not completed as instructed below, the manuscript will not be considered for peer review.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Authorship Responsibility, Financial Disclosure and Acknowledgement Form
Complete disclosure of all relevant financial relationships and potential conflicts of interest is required. Model summary
Completion and inclusion of the Authorship Responsibility, Financial Disclosure and Acknowledgment Form is an obligatory step of the submission process for all articles. If the form is not completed as instructed below, the manuscript will not be considered for peer review.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Open access options are available; see the open access information page. Model summary
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
All submitted manuscripts are peer-reviewed by a panel of experts before being considered for publication. Model summary
All submitted manuscripts are peer-reviewed by a panel of experts before being considered for publication.
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
- ISSN
- 2405-4569
- Society / sponsor
- European Association of Urology
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about European Urology Focus
What CAS zone is European Urology Focus in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, European Urology Focus is in Zone 2 of Medicine, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Urology & Nephrology; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of European Urology Focus?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 5.87; CiteScore 11.4, h-index 81.
How long does peer review take at European Urology Focus?
Based on the dates recorded on 126 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 56 days (interquartile range 17–121 days). 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.
Where are the editorial board members of European Urology Focus based?
Of the 97 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (33), Germany (14) and Italy (13). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index European Urology Focus?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, European Urology Focus 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 Focus open access, and what is the APC?
European Urology Focus is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,800.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .