Edinburgh Napier University ranked 87th in the United Kingdom, 1151st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 131 research topics. Edinburgh Napier University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 14,195 academic publications and 316,773 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 27 notable alumni.
Edinburgh Napier University ranked 90th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 1181st in the World with 8,683 publications made and 188,046 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Edinburgh Napier University ranked 78th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 1106th in the World with 7,369 publications made and 159,652 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Computer Networking, Telecommunications.
Edinburgh Napier University ranked 74th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 1377th in the World with 6,996 publications made and 165,528 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Networking, Telecommunications.
Edinburgh Napier University ranked 80th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 1355th in the World with 6,153 publications made and 158,522 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
Edinburgh Napier University ranked 84th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 1824th in the World with 5,309 publications made and 162,814 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
Edinburgh Napier University ranked 77th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 1594th in the World with 5,090 publications made and 130,570 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Edinburgh Napier University ranked 88th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 1493rd in the World with 4,838 publications made and 135,148 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Public Health, Health Science.
Edinburgh Napier University ranked 81st for Business in the United Kingdom and 900th in the World with 4,170 publications made and 90,679 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Edinburgh Napier University ranked 94th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 1230th in the World with 4,028 publications made and 101,508 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Cognitive Science.
Edinburgh Napier University ranked 81st for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 1931st in the World with 3,708 publications made and 128,762 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
Edinburgh Napier University ranked 78th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 1239th in the World with 3,498 publications made and 85,455 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research.
Edinburgh Napier University ranked 87th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 923rd in the World with 2,810 publications made and 62,795 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, Environmental Economics.
Edinburgh Napier University ranked 89th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 956th in the World with 1,949 publications made and 26,353 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Art History.
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.
