Queen's University Belfast ranked 26th in the United Kingdom, 270th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 230 research topics. Queen's University Belfast ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 87,461 academic publications and 2,597,610 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 220 notable alumni.
Queen's University Belfast ranked 26th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 340th in the World with 48,402 publications made and 1,782,271 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
Queen's University Belfast ranked 24th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 352nd in the World with 40,266 publications made and 1,503,710 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Queen's University Belfast ranked 33rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 287th in the World with 39,891 publications made and 1,057,065 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Queen's University Belfast ranked 25th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 328th in the World with 38,995 publications made and 1,212,359 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Telecommunications.
Queen's University Belfast ranked 26th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 318th in the World with 37,690 publications made and 1,247,296 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
Queen's University Belfast ranked 27th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 351st in the World with 36,691 publications made and 1,290,666 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Public Health.
Queen's University Belfast ranked 32nd for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 328th in the World with 33,603 publications made and 1,025,310 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Queen's University Belfast ranked 32nd for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 348th in the World with 32,020 publications made and 974,656 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Networking.
Queen's University Belfast ranked 30th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 330th in the World with 19,221 publications made and 640,637 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
Queen's University Belfast ranked 34th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 377th in the World with 14,815 publications made and 493,381 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
Queen's University Belfast ranked 42nd for Business in the United Kingdom and 353rd in the World with 11,969 publications made and 287,964 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Public Policy / Administration, Accounting.
Queen's University Belfast ranked 40th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 269th in the World with 10,159 publications made and 266,141 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
Queen's University Belfast ranked 37th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 281st in the World with 7,552 publications made and 125,757 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, 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.
