Newcastle University ranked 17th in the United Kingdom, 159th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 24 research topics. Newcastle University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 128,208 academic publications and 4,525,265 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 142 notable alumni.
Newcastle University ranked 15th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 171st in the World with 76,111 publications made and 3,279,897 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
Newcastle University ranked 15th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 159th in the World with 63,212 publications made and 2,690,056 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Public Health.
Newcastle University ranked 22nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 162nd in the World with 57,122 publications made and 1,863,282 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Newcastle University ranked 16th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 214th in the World with 56,973 publications made and 2,427,658 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Newcastle University ranked 17th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 252nd in the World with 49,303 publications made and 1,611,729 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Newcastle University ranked 17th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 158th in the World with 48,528 publications made and 1,736,888 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Newcastle University ranked 18th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 199th in the World with 48,193 publications made and 1,714,703 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Telecommunications.
Newcastle University ranked 19th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 285th in the World with 43,669 publications made and 1,394,226 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Newcastle University ranked 17th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 169th in the World with 31,628 publications made and 1,266,127 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Newcastle University ranked 19th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 196th in the World with 22,766 publications made and 815,589 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers, Operations Research.
Newcastle University ranked 23rd for Business in the United Kingdom and 172nd in the World with 18,713 publications made and 567,429 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
Newcastle University ranked 22nd for Economics in the United Kingdom and 138th in the World with 15,040 publications made and 503,914 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
Newcastle University ranked 19th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 91st in the World with 12,306 publications made and 286,395 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Art History, Literature, 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.
