14 Best universities for Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) in Scotland

Updated: February 29, 2024

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Scotland ranked based on their research performance in Human-Computer Interaction. A graph of 181K citations received by 9.16K academic papers made by 14 universities in Scotland was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. University of Glasgow

For Human-Computer Interaction

#3 in the United Kingdom

#5 in Europe

Founded: 1451

2. University of Edinburgh

For Human-Computer Interaction

#11 in the United Kingdom

#26 in Europe

Acceptance Rate: 51%
Founded: 1583

3. University of Strathclyde

For Human-Computer Interaction

#24 in the United Kingdom

#84 in Europe

Founded: 1964

4. University of Dundee

For Human-Computer Interaction

#28 in the United Kingdom

#108 in Europe

Founded: 1967

5. University of St Andrews

For Human-Computer Interaction

#40 in the United Kingdom

#164 in Europe

Enrollment: 10,425
Founded: 1413

6. Heriot-Watt University

For Human-Computer Interaction

#41 in the United Kingdom

#165 in Europe

Founded: 1966

7. University of Aberdeen

For Human-Computer Interaction

#46 in the United Kingdom

#196 in Europe

Founded: 1495

8. Edinburgh Napier University

For Human-Computer Interaction

#66 in the United Kingdom

#273 in Europe

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1992

9. University of Stirling

For Human-Computer Interaction

#72 in the United Kingdom

#315 in Europe

Acceptance Rate: 11%
Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1967

10. Glasgow Caledonian University

For Human-Computer Interaction

#75 in the United Kingdom

#334 in Europe

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1993

11. University of the West of Scotland

For Human-Computer Interaction

#83 in the United Kingdom

#377 in Europe

Enrollment: 15,555
Founded: 1897

12. Robert Gordon University

For Human-Computer Interaction

#86 in the United Kingdom

#389 in Europe

Acceptance Rate: 73%
Founded: 1992

13. Abertay University

For Human-Computer Interaction

#95 in the United Kingdom

#472 in Europe

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1994

14. Glasgow School of Art

For Human-Computer Interaction

#101 in the United Kingdom

#566 in Europe

Acceptance Rate: 11%
Enrollment: 1,500
Founded: 1845

Closest to Scotland states to learn Human-Computer Interaction

State	Universities Unis	Best university country rank Best uni rank
England	91	1
Wales	8	34