Loughborough University ranked 36th in the United Kingdom, 355th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 29 research topics. Loughborough University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 66,320 academic publications and 1,739,390 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 147 notable alumni.
Loughborough University ranked 20th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 281st in the World with 39,754 publications made and 999,657 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Loughborough University ranked 24th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 311th in the World with 34,623 publications made and 918,389 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
Loughborough University ranked 32nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 264th in the World with 32,459 publications made and 927,953 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Loughborough University ranked 28th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 318th in the World with 28,818 publications made and 773,393 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Neuroscience.
Loughborough University ranked 33rd for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 334th in the World with 28,628 publications made and 824,194 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Loughborough University ranked 36th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 467th in the World with 28,004 publications made and 759,185 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Loughborough University ranked 39th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 561st in the World with 27,449 publications made and 852,028 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience.
Loughborough University ranked 37th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 542nd in the World with 17,828 publications made and 591,728 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Anatomy and Physiology.
Loughborough University ranked 18th for Business in the United Kingdom and 139th in the World with 17,756 publications made and 496,807 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Project Management.
Loughborough University ranked 31st for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 338th in the World with 14,752 publications made and 395,775 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
Loughborough University ranked 34th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 368th in the World with 13,400 publications made and 481,689 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Cognitive Science.
Loughborough University ranked 34th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 219th in the World with 10,426 publications made and 273,154 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
Loughborough University ranked 27th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 152nd in the World with 7,307 publications made and 197,458 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
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.
