Northumbria University ranked 55th in the United Kingdom, 638th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 194 research topics. Northumbria University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 32,967 academic publications and 648,616 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 46 notable alumni.
Northumbria University ranked 55th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 626th in the World with 19,942 publications made and 372,273 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Northumbria University ranked 58th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 680th in the World with 15,476 publications made and 343,135 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Computer Networking.
Northumbria University ranked 55th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 893rd in the World with 15,351 publications made and 338,432 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications.
Northumbria University ranked 58th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 772nd in the World with 14,865 publications made and 322,691 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 1149th in the World with 14,069 publications made and 344,978 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Nanotechnology.
Northumbria University ranked 60th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 983rd in the World with 13,185 publications made and 285,273 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Northumbria University ranked 60th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 911th in the World with 11,701 publications made and 267,786 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Public Health.
Northumbria University ranked 54th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 584th in the World with 10,312 publications made and 237,891 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Cognitive Science.
Northumbria University ranked 63rd for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 1288th in the World with 9,886 publications made and 238,066 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Northumbria University ranked 49th for Business in the United Kingdom and 464th in the World with 9,282 publications made and 184,100 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Northumbria University ranked 60th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 758th in the World with 6,899 publications made and 171,491 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 459th in the World with 6,361 publications made and 124,851 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
Northumbria University ranked 54th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 435th in the World with 4,961 publications made and 68,096 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.
