Aston University ranked 58th in the United Kingdom, 657th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 183 research topics. Aston University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 27,984 academic publications and 646,132 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 35 notable alumni.
Aston University ranked 43rd for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 626th in the World with 15,805 publications made and 363,799 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Mechanical Engineering.
Aston University ranked 48th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 554th in the World with 14,275 publications made and 339,311 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Networking.
Aston University ranked 47th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 717th in the World with 14,192 publications made and 311,040 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
Aston University ranked 52nd for Biology in the United Kingdom and 811th in the World with 13,876 publications made and 397,510 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Nanotechnology.
Aston University ranked 45th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 760th in the World with 13,442 publications made and 341,268 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
Aston University ranked 63rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 679th in the World with 13,013 publications made and 300,135 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Aston University ranked 56th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 814th in the World with 9,953 publications made and 255,052 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Nursing.
Aston University ranked 59th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 800th in the World with 9,693 publications made and 254,721 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
Aston University ranked 53rd for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 567th in the World with 7,623 publications made and 204,566 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Aston University ranked 47th for Business in the United Kingdom and 422nd in the World with 6,762 publications made and 180,225 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Project Management.
Aston University ranked 50th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 636th in the World with 6,097 publications made and 159,424 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics.
Aston University ranked 56th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 489th in the World with 4,475 publications made and 114,415 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
Aston University ranked 69th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 600th in the World with 2,568 publications made and 51,356 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.