Aston University ranked 57th in the United Kingdom, 660th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 185 research topics. Aston University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 32,346 academic publications and 945,370 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 37 notable alumni.
Aston University ranked 43rd for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 650th in the World with 17,601 publications made and 504,386 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 524th in the World with 15,988 publications made and 491,880 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 734th in the World with 15,757 publications made and 437,464 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 873rd in the World with 15,480 publications made and 540,843 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Nanotechnology.
Aston University ranked 66th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 731st in the World with 14,966 publications made and 455,984 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Aston University ranked 45th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 792nd in the World with 14,847 publications made and 460,525 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
Aston University ranked 55th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 834th in the World with 11,543 publications made and 357,218 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Nursing, Ophthalmology.
Aston University ranked 61st for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 857th in the World with 10,840 publications made and 371,291 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
Aston University ranked 50th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 531st in the World with 8,646 publications made and 308,746 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Aston University ranked 45th for Business in the United Kingdom and 430th in the World with 7,506 publications made and 290,151 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Project Management.
Aston University ranked 50th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 653rd in the World with 6,618 publications made and 230,801 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 495th in the World with 4,999 publications made and 184,613 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
Aston University ranked 71st for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 634th in the World with 2,978 publications made and 75,394 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.
