Durham University ranked 23rd in the United Kingdom, 233rd in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 31 research topics. Durham University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 76,651 academic publications and 2,091,789 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 293 notable alumni.
Durham University ranked 23rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 170th in the World with 40,177 publications made and 884,003 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Sociology.
Durham University ranked 13th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 175th in the World with 39,566 publications made and 1,339,212 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics.
Durham University ranked 19th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 279th in the World with 35,756 publications made and 1,135,984 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Durham University ranked 22nd for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 215th in the World with 33,239 publications made and 956,588 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Earth science and Geophysics.
Durham University ranked 32nd for Biology in the United Kingdom and 413th in the World with 32,997 publications made and 1,100,856 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
Durham University ranked 30th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 396th in the World with 29,239 publications made and 985,184 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Petrology and Geochemistry, Physical chemistry.
Durham University ranked 25th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 292nd in the World with 27,415 publications made and 834,337 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Vision, Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Networking.
Durham University ranked 39th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 558th in the World with 17,166 publications made and 568,427 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Nursing, Surgery.
Durham University ranked 35th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 366th in the World with 13,281 publications made and 367,966 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
Durham University ranked 25th for Business in the United Kingdom and 189th in the World with 12,545 publications made and 322,979 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Accounting, Public Policy / Administration.
Durham University ranked 35th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 386th in the World with 11,460 publications made and 295,527 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Durham University ranked 24th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 153rd in the World with 11,347 publications made and 276,752 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
Durham University ranked 16th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 77th in the World with 9,915 publications made and 178,730 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Creative Writing.
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.
