The Royal College of Art ranked 106th in the United Kingdom, 1713th in the global 2026 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 1,873 academic publications and 22,370 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 210 notable alumni.
The Royal College of Art ranked 123rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 3069th in the World with 1,383 publications made and 18,299 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The Royal College of Art ranked 117th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 3634th in the World with 1,027 publications made and 14,104 citations received. Main research topics: Mechanical Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, Materials Science, Architectural Engineering, Optical Engineering.
The Royal College of Art ranked 115th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 3052nd in the World with 997 publications made and 17,409 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Human-Computer Interaction, Management Information Systems, Neuroscience, Multimedia.
The Royal College of Art ranked 129th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 4183rd in the World with 858 publications made and 9,194 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Environmental Management.
The Royal College of Art ranked 108th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 1287th in the World with 845 publications made and 10,821 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 Physics in the United Kingdom and 4499th in the World with 629 publications made and 7,075 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The Royal College of Art ranked 123rd for Business in the United Kingdom and 3125th in the World with 555 publications made and 9,651 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Advertising, Finance.
The Royal College of Art ranked 131st for Biology in the United Kingdom and 4934th in the World with 545 publications made and 7,805 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology.
The Royal College of Art ranked 131st for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 3778th in the World with 449 publications made and 7,215 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
The Royal College of Art ranked 129th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 3864th in the World with 252 publications made and 3,119 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance.
