Bournemouth University ranked 74th in the United Kingdom, 901st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 147 research topics. Bournemouth University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 17,868 academic publications and 421,749 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 16 notable alumni.
Bournemouth University ranked 71st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 792nd in the World with 12,769 publications made and 323,950 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Bournemouth University ranked 68th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 938th in the World with 8,510 publications made and 222,414 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Computer Vision.
Bournemouth University ranked 67th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 1028th in the World with 8,143 publications made and 239,745 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Bournemouth University ranked 78th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 1578th in the World with 7,710 publications made and 219,914 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Neuroscience, Genetics, Biochemistry, Botany.
Bournemouth University ranked 71st for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 1174th in the World with 7,398 publications made and 181,655 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Public Health, Surgery.
Bournemouth University ranked 77th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 1497th in the World with 6,723 publications made and 167,220 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Networking, Electrical Engineering.
Bournemouth University ranked 70th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 835th in the World with 6,360 publications made and 166,335 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
Bournemouth University ranked 56th for Business in the United Kingdom and 503rd in the World with 5,922 publications made and 185,530 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Hospitality and Hotel Management.
Bournemouth University ranked 79th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 1682nd in the World with 5,391 publications made and 132,840 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Bournemouth University ranked 72nd for Economics in the United Kingdom and 682nd in the World with 3,868 publications made and 96,578 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
Bournemouth University ranked 72nd for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 1081st in the World with 3,665 publications made and 122,958 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
Bournemouth University ranked 61st for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 528th in the World with 3,455 publications made and 66,913 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, Multimedia.
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.
