Loughborough University ranked 36th in the United Kingdom, 356th in the global 2026 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 68,123 academic publications and 1,840,933 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 153 notable alumni.
Loughborough University ranked 20th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 288th in the World with 40,488 publications made and 1,058,850 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 312th in the World with 35,134 publications made and 970,590 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 267th in the World with 33,271 publications made and 983,648 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Loughborough University ranked 28th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 320th in the World with 29,292 publications made and 817,680 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 341st in the World with 29,117 publications made and 873,001 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Loughborough University ranked 35th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 473rd in the World with 28,574 publications made and 801,884 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 567th in the World with 28,090 publications made and 899,810 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience.
Loughborough University ranked 37th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 548th in the World with 18,337 publications made and 625,696 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 141st in the World with 17,992 publications made and 526,320 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Project Management.
Loughborough University ranked 31st for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 341st in the World with 14,890 publications made and 417,950 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 371st in the World with 13,768 publications made and 512,751 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Cognitive Science.
Loughborough University ranked 34th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 220th in the World with 10,615 publications made and 288,612 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 153rd in the World with 7,477 publications made and 207,483 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.
