Aston University ranked 58th in the United Kingdom, 668th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 184 research topics. Aston University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 31,160 academic publications and 882,654 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 641st in the World with 17,235 publications made and 471,990 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Mechanical Engineering.
Aston University ranked 44th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 517th in the World with 15,634 publications made and 469,115 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Networking.
Aston University ranked 48th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 724th in the World with 15,454 publications made and 409,211 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 861st in the World with 15,053 publications made and 507,240 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Nanotechnology.
Aston University ranked 45th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 782nd in the World with 14,578 publications made and 433,124 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
Aston University ranked 66th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 733rd in the World with 14,359 publications made and 413,415 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Aston University ranked 55th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 829th in the World with 11,058 publications made and 333,099 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Nursing.
Aston University ranked 61st for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 845th in the World with 10,571 publications made and 343,607 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
Aston University ranked 50th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 524th in the World with 8,348 publications made and 288,469 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Aston University ranked 47th for Business in the United Kingdom and 435th in the World with 7,314 publications made and 258,259 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Project Management.
Aston University ranked 50th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 647th in the World with 6,501 publications made and 214,963 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Operations Research, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Aston University ranked 57th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 502nd in the World with 4,819 publications made and 161,970 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
Aston University ranked 72nd for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 635th in the World with 2,865 publications made and 70,053 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.
