Robert Gordon University ranked 98th in the United Kingdom, 1492nd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 115 research topics. Robert Gordon University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 8,504 academic publications and 193,703 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 14 notable alumni.
Robert Gordon University ranked 99th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 1454th in the World with 4,976 publications made and 106,737 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Robert Gordon University ranked 84th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 1767th in the World with 4,115 publications made and 90,399 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Robert Gordon University ranked 94th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 1547th in the World with 3,976 publications made and 83,963 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Management Information Systems.
Robert Gordon University ranked 89th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 1552nd in the World with 3,853 publications made and 99,218 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
Robert Gordon University ranked 85th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 1836th in the World with 3,847 publications made and 105,825 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Nanotechnology.
Robert Gordon University ranked 85th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 1891st in the World with 3,472 publications made and 79,815 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
Robert Gordon University ranked 77th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 1804th in the World with 3,277 publications made and 91,330 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
Robert Gordon University ranked 102nd for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 1747th in the World with 3,084 publications made and 69,831 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Nursing, Psychiatry, Health Science, Family medicine.
Robert Gordon University ranked 88th for Business in the United Kingdom and 1019th in the World with 2,774 publications made and 67,318 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Robert Gordon University ranked 102nd for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 1500th in the World with 2,427 publications made and 56,625 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Cognitive Science.
Robert Gordon University ranked 96th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 1845th in the World with 1,927 publications made and 40,642 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Operations Research.
Robert Gordon University ranked 93rd for Economics in the United Kingdom and 1095th in the World with 1,899 publications made and 42,900 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, International Trade, International Economics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Robert Gordon University ranked 106th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 1231st in the World with 1,013 publications made and 19,051 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Creative Writing.
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