Robert Gordon University ranked 99th in the United Kingdom, 1495th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 117 research topics. Robert Gordon University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 8,773 academic publications and 210,495 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 14 notable alumni.
Robert Gordon University ranked 98th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 1457th in the World with 5,110 publications made and 116,062 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Robert Gordon University ranked 84th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 1779th in the World with 4,231 publications made and 97,571 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Robert Gordon University ranked 95th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 1554th in the World with 4,088 publications made and 92,008 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Management Information Systems.
Robert Gordon University ranked 89th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 1564th in the World with 3,954 publications made and 106,494 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 1863rd in the World with 3,929 publications made and 114,571 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Nanotechnology.
Robert Gordon University ranked 86th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 1918th in the World with 3,564 publications made and 85,818 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 1819th in the World with 3,361 publications made and 99,395 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
Robert Gordon University ranked 103rd for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 1761st in the World with 3,181 publications made and 75,867 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Nursing, Psychiatry, Health Science, Family medicine.
Robert Gordon University ranked 89th for Business in the United Kingdom and 1037th in the World with 2,817 publications made and 72,710 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Robert Gordon University ranked 102nd for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 1511th in the World with 2,486 publications made and 60,814 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 1847th in the World with 1,972 publications made and 44,826 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Robert Gordon University ranked 93rd for Economics in the United Kingdom and 1105th in the World with 1,933 publications made and 45,735 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, International Trade, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Economics.
Robert Gordon University ranked 106th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 1244th in the World with 1,030 publications made and 20,249 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, 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.
