The Royal College of Art ranked 108th in the United Kingdom, 1876th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 25 research topics. The Royal College of Art ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 1,780 academic publications and 20,681 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 199 notable alumni.
The Royal College of Art ranked 124th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 3061st in the World with 1,333 publications made and 16,933 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Sociology.
The Royal College of Art ranked 117th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 3620th in the World with 990 publications made and 12,993 citations received. Main research topics: Mechanical Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
The Royal College of Art ranked 115th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 3014th in the World with 964 publications made and 16,268 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Human-Computer Interaction, Management Information Systems, Neuroscience, Multimedia.
The Royal College of Art ranked 107th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 1260th in the World with 831 publications made and 10,141 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Literature, Art History, Multimedia.
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.
The Royal College of Art ranked 129th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 4192nd in the World with 830 publications made and 8,290 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Environmental Management.
The Royal College of Art ranked 129th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 4487th in the World with 612 publications made and 6,437 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The Royal College of Art ranked 122nd for Business in the United Kingdom and 3114th in the World with 538 publications made and 8,985 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Advertising, Finance.
The Royal College of Art ranked 132nd for Biology in the United Kingdom and 4921st in the World with 532 publications made and 7,087 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Genetics.
The Royal College of Art ranked 131st for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 3738th in the World with 435 publications made and 6,589 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
The Royal College of Art ranked 130th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 3842nd in the World with 249 publications made and 2,835 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance.
