Northumbria University ranked 52nd in the United Kingdom, 620th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 197 research topics. Northumbria University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 34,890 academic publications and 719,457 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 48 notable alumni.
Northumbria University ranked 55th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 605th in the World with 21,000 publications made and 410,326 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Northumbria University ranked 55th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 669th in the World with 16,079 publications made and 377,784 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
Northumbria University ranked 53rd for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 880th in the World with 16,014 publications made and 375,457 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications.
Northumbria University ranked 55th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 758th in the World with 15,570 publications made and 358,820 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Northumbria University ranked 64th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 1139th in the World with 14,702 publications made and 381,490 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Nanotechnology.
Northumbria University ranked 58th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 968th in the World with 13,741 publications made and 315,539 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Northumbria University ranked 59th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 904th in the World with 12,340 publications made and 295,268 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Public Health.
Northumbria University ranked 53rd for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 576th in the World with 10,836 publications made and 262,310 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
Northumbria University ranked 63rd for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 1287th in the World with 10,308 publications made and 264,707 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Northumbria University ranked 49th for Business in the United Kingdom and 452nd in the World with 9,610 publications made and 203,680 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Northumbria University ranked 59th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 759th in the World with 7,070 publications made and 187,235 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Operations Research.
Northumbria University ranked 54th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 453rd in the World with 6,594 publications made and 137,795 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
Northumbria University ranked 52nd for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 426th in the World with 5,153 publications made and 74,709 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, 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.
