Kingston University ranked 81st in the United Kingdom, 1071st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 130 research topics. Kingston University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 12,058 academic publications and 298,069 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 79 notable alumni.
Kingston University ranked 91st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 1197th in the World with 7,249 publications made and 181,641 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Kingston University ranked 80th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 1592nd in the World with 5,612 publications made and 138,990 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering.
Kingston University ranked 82nd for Biology in the United Kingdom and 1775th in the World with 5,482 publications made and 158,350 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
Kingston University ranked 83rd for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 1279th in the World with 5,413 publications made and 138,550 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Telecommunications.
Kingston University ranked 83rd for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 1410th in the World with 5,246 publications made and 152,269 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Earth science and Geophysics.
Kingston University ranked 87th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 1451st in the World with 4,821 publications made and 130,819 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Public Health, Surgery.
Kingston University ranked 82nd for Physics in the United Kingdom and 1757th in the World with 4,668 publications made and 119,513 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Kingston University ranked 80th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 1907th in the World with 4,003 publications made and 118,019 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
Kingston University ranked 86th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 1150th in the World with 3,833 publications made and 114,496 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
Kingston University ranked 80th for Business in the United Kingdom and 878th in the World with 3,356 publications made and 96,118 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Kingston University ranked 87th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 1412th in the World with 2,711 publications made and 76,278 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Operations Research.
Kingston University ranked 83rd for Economics in the United Kingdom and 865th in the World with 2,569 publications made and 74,127 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, Political Economy.
Kingston University ranked 87th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 864th in the World with 1,888 publications made and 32,278 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, 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.
