Keele University ranked 54th in the United Kingdom, 628th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 185 research topics. Keele University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 37,849 academic publications and 1,115,508 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 68 notable alumni.
Keele University ranked 48th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 455th in the World with 20,668 publications made and 575,456 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Keele University ranked 35th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 514th in the World with 17,870 publications made and 622,386 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Nursing, Physical Therapy.
Keele University ranked 48th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 778th in the World with 17,751 publications made and 655,544 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
Keele University ranked 49th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 622nd in the World with 14,216 publications made and 498,471 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Library and Information science.
Keele University ranked 47th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 725th in the World with 13,711 publications made and 472,096 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
Keele University ranked 55th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 908th in the World with 13,011 publications made and 411,788 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
Keele University ranked 49th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 894th in the World with 12,289 publications made and 474,024 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Keele University ranked 54th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 755th in the World with 12,266 publications made and 365,535 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Earth science and Geophysics.
Keele University ranked 43rd for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 466th in the World with 11,220 publications made and 398,187 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Keele University ranked 47th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 592nd in the World with 6,418 publications made and 255,488 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics.
Keele University ranked 65th for Business in the United Kingdom and 612th in the World with 5,810 publications made and 166,448 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Public Policy / Administration, Management Information Systems.
Keele University ranked 47th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 412th in the World with 5,765 publications made and 165,105 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Political Economy, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade.
Keele University ranked 49th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 392nd in the World with 4,329 publications made and 95,286 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Art History, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, 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.
