Queen's University Belfast ranked 29th in the United Kingdom, 300th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 229 research topics. Queen's University Belfast ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 84,419 academic publications and 2,430,756 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 211 notable alumni.
Queen's University Belfast ranked 26th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 337th in the World with 47,002 publications made and 1,668,504 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
Queen's University Belfast ranked 24th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 349th in the World with 39,367 publications made and 1,403,761 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 292nd in the World with 38,467 publications made and 991,484 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 38,018 publications made and 1,136,267 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 316th in the World with 36,846 publications made and 1,172,910 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
Queen's University Belfast ranked 28th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 349th in the World with 35,326 publications made and 1,199,510 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 32,726 publications made and 962,117 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 344th in the World with 31,114 publications made and 911,341 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 329th in the World with 18,603 publications made and 590,628 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 374th in the World with 14,494 publications made and 474,095 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
Queen's University Belfast ranked 42nd for Business in the United Kingdom and 347th in the World with 11,625 publications made and 268,689 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 274th in the World with 9,815 publications made and 245,721 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 283rd in the World with 7,350 publications made and 116,154 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.
