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The Singapore University of Social Sciences ranked 5th in Singapore, 2707th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 29 research topics. The Singapore University of Social Sciences ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,745 academic publications and 69,228 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2707 of 14,131 In the World
#797 of 5,830 In Asia
#5 of 8 In Singapore
#5 of 8 In Singapore City
#581 of 1,063 For Social Work
#590 of 1,030 For Early Childhood Education
#1391 of 2,355 For Project Management
#4959 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#2880 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 26 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The Singapore University of Social Sciences ranked 5th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Singapore and 3288th in the World with 1,695 publications made and 33,383 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, Linguistics.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#5 of 6 In Singapore
#1144 of 2,867 In Asia
#3288 of 7,088 In the World

Singapore University of Social Sciences
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 1
1995 1 0
1996 1 3
1997 0 2
1998 0 6
1999 0 2
2000 1 9
2001 0 2
2002 0 3
2003 0 3
2004 3 0
2005 2 5
2006 10 7
2007 11 22
2008 4 28
2009 16 59
2010 20 92
2011 37 143
2012 27 185
2013 30 213
2014 42 278
2015 50 329
2016 64 394
2017 105 655
2018 80 1084
2019 161 2010
2020 159 2908
2021 192 4273
2022 231 5286
2023 231 6550
2024 114 5382
2025 114 4720

The following table provides academic rankings for The Singapore University of Social Sciences in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Singapore ranking Asia ranking World rank
Social Work 2 36 581
Early Childhood Education 2 58 590
Communications and Public Relations 4 545 2013
Education Majors 4 627 2064
Gender Studies 4 460 2157
Anthropology 5 704 2383
Law 5 778 2401
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 4 740 2473
Sociology 5 852 2697
Political Science 5 814 2698
Aesthetics 5 1008 2809
Linguistics 5 1211 2954
History 5 1164 3105
Archaeology 5 1240 3148
Philosophy 5 1203 3431
Demography 5 1378 3504

Computer Science rankings

The Singapore University of Social Sciences ranked 5th for Computer Science in Singapore and 2790th in the World with 1,432 publications made and 52,870 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cognitive Science, Computer Vision, Neuroscience.

Computer Science ranking Location
#5 of 6 In Singapore
#1205 of 2,842 In Asia
#2790 of 6,855 In the World

Singapore University of Social Sciences
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1995 1 1
1996 0 3
1997 0 0
1998 0 3
1999 0 0
2000 0 4
2001 0 0
2002 0 1
2003 0 1
2004 3 0
2005 4 6
2006 9 8
2007 8 20
2008 18 34
2009 18 66
2010 38 81
2011 31 168
2012 17 213
2013 26 231
2014 28 268
2015 45 353
2016 59 516
2017 109 1060
2018 91 1878
2019 131 3568
2020 125 4957
2021 160 6731
2022 183 7950
2023 193 9257
2024 83 7728
2025 62 6134

The following table provides academic rankings for The Singapore University of Social Sciences in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield Singapore ranking Asia ranking World rank
Management Information Systems 5 383 1422
Data Science 5 460 1493
Cognitive Science 5 598 1570
Multimedia 5 558 1636
Cyber Security 5 819 1997
Computational Linguistics 6 873 1999
Computer Vision 5 986 2187
Machine Learning 5 996 2218
Human-Computer Interaction 6 906 2334
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 5 1045 2369
Neuroscience 5 945 2538
Computer Networking 6 1377 3031
Telecommunications 6 1431 3087

Engineering rankings

The Singapore University of Social Sciences ranked 6th for Engineering in Singapore and 3454th in the World with 1,217 publications made and 32,142 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications.

Engineering ranking Location
#6 of 6 In Singapore
#1581 of 2,841 In Asia
#3454 of 6,795 In the World

Singapore University of Social Sciences
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 1
1996 1 1
1997 0 1
1998 0 2
1999 0 1
2000 0 1
2001 0 0
2002 0 1
2003 0 0
2004 4 2
2005 4 11
2006 6 9
2007 6 17
2008 17 24
2009 23 53
2010 29 75
2011 34 148
2012 18 182
2013 29 231
2014 54 347
2015 41 431
2016 46 587
2017 89 948
2018 80 1408
2019 121 2469
2020 115 3230
2021 117 3934
2022 117 4425
2023 159 5046
2024 60 4198
2025 52 3523

The following table provides academic rankings for The Singapore University of Social Sciences in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield Singapore ranking Asia ranking World rank
Operations Research 5 930 2091
Human-Computer Interaction 6 906 2334
Structural Engineering 5 1036 2354
Electronic Engineering 6 1247 2638
Computer Networking 6 1377 3031
Telecommunications 6 1431 3087
Aerospace Engineering 6 1367 3094
Civil Engineering 6 1341 3094
Optical Engineering 5 1441 3112
Materials Science 5 1503 3147
Systems Engineering 6 1370 3259
Electrical Engineering 6 1572 3353
Acoustical Engineering 6 1492 3417
Metallurgical Engineering 6 1649 3432
Mechanical Engineering 6 1488 3443
Chemical Engineering 5 1804 3648
Nanotechnology 6 1854 3742

Psychology rankings

The Singapore University of Social Sciences ranked 5th for Psychology in Singapore and 2432nd in the World with 1,132 publications made and 42,420 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Education Majors, Neuroscience.

Psychology ranking Location
#5 of 6 In Singapore
#912 of 2,766 In Asia
#2432 of 6,663 In the World

Singapore University of Social Sciences
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 1 1
1996 0 2
1997 0 0
1998 0 2
1999 0 2
2000 0 4
2001 0 2
2002 0 0
2003 0 1
2004 0 0
2005 0 2
2006 5 2
2007 6 4
2008 5 11
2009 12 28
2010 6 42
2011 17 68
2012 14 112
2013 16 134
2014 20 191
2015 42 234
2016 50 421
2017 80 834
2018 80 1519
2019 97 2858
2020 95 3798
2021 154 5179
2022 170 6119
2023 135 6927
2024 71 5305
2025 65 4158

The following table provides academic rankings for The Singapore University of Social Sciences in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield Singapore ranking Asia ranking World rank
Social Work 2 36 581
Cognitive Science 5 598 1570
Child Psychology 4 612 2047
Education Majors 4 627 2064
Social Psychology 5 806 2380
Neuroscience 5 945 2538
Psychiatry 4 946 2542
Clinical Psychology 4 855 2575

Physics rankings

The Singapore University of Social Sciences ranked 6th for Physics in Singapore and 3597th in the World with 1,002 publications made and 22,803 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.

Physics ranking Location
#6 of 6 In Singapore
#1642 of 2,822 In Asia
#3597 of 6,729 In the World

Singapore University of Social Sciences
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 1
1996 1 2
1997 0 0
1998 0 1
1999 0 1
2000 0 1
2001 0 0
2002 0 1
2003 0 0
2004 4 1
2005 3 9
2006 6 7
2007 9 14
2008 19 24
2009 21 44
2010 29 70
2011 25 133
2012 19 185
2013 26 216
2014 53 335
2015 38 406
2016 51 559
2017 72 893
2018 62 1181
2019 81 1915
2020 86 2484
2021 82 2868
2022 96 3346
2023 132 3641
2024 52 3187
2025 37 2651

The following table provides academic rankings for The Singapore University of Social Sciences in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield Singapore ranking Asia ranking World rank
Optical Engineering 5 1441 3112
Materials Science 5 1503 3147
Acoustical Engineering 6 1492 3417
Quantum and Particle physics 6 1606 3514
Nanotechnology 6 1854 3742
Astrophysics and Astronomy 6 1745 4123

Environmental Science rankings

The Singapore University of Social Sciences ranked 6th for Environmental Science in Singapore and 4061st in the World with 999 publications made and 17,507 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#6 of 6 In Singapore
#1750 of 2,841 In Asia
#4061 of 6,888 In the World

Singapore University of Social Sciences
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 1
1995 0 1
1996 0 1
1997 0 0
1998 0 3
1999 0 1
2000 0 1
2001 0 0
2002 0 0
2003 0 0
2004 2 0
2005 2 4
2006 4 7
2007 6 16
2008 7 12
2009 11 34
2010 18 56
2011 25 78
2012 12 108
2013 19 146
2014 35 212
2015 31 222
2016 44 336
2017 72 453
2018 50 714
2019 111 1312
2020 89 1855
2021 116 2601
2022 94 3128
2023 148 3605
2024 60 3207
2025 46 2695

The following table provides academic rankings for The Singapore University of Social Sciences in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield Singapore ranking Asia ranking World rank
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 6 1476 3297
Geography and Cartography 6 1416 3504
Oceanography 6 1617 3768
Geology 6 1817 4193
Paleontology 5 1811 4199
Environmental Management 6 1872 4243
Ecology 6 1904 4393

Medicine rankings

The Singapore University of Social Sciences ranked 5th for Medicine in Singapore and 3381st in the World with 955 publications made and 43,527 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Health Science, Public Health.

Medicine ranking Location
#5 of 6 In Singapore
#1383 of 2,817 In Asia
#3381 of 6,793 In the World

Singapore University of Social Sciences
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 1 1
1996 0 4
1997 0 3
1998 0 4
1999 0 2
2000 0 6
2001 0 4
2002 0 2
2003 0 2
2004 1 1
2005 0 4
2006 6 4
2007 4 3
2008 3 11
2009 10 21
2010 9 40
2011 16 66
2012 18 106
2013 15 143
2014 16 204
2015 30 234
2016 49 387
2017 63 778
2018 63 1383
2019 76 2588
2020 78 3389
2021 128 4806
2022 157 5810
2023 112 6586
2024 57 5203
2025 47 4128

The following table provides academic rankings for The Singapore University of Social Sciences in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield Singapore ranking Asia ranking World rank
Social Work 2 36 581
Cardiology 3 627 1717
Healthcare Management (MHA) 4 612 1971
Health Science 4 759 2426
Psychiatry 4 946 2542
Clinical Psychology 4 855 2575
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 4 1083 2717
Nursing 5 1090 3082
Pathology 6 1579 3705
Surgery 6 1522 3737
Public Health 6 1602 3989

Biology rankings

The Singapore University of Social Sciences ranked 6th for Biology in Singapore and 4319th in the World with 885 publications made and 31,811 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#6 of 6 In Singapore
#1897 of 2,838 In Asia
#4319 of 6,841 In the World

Singapore University of Social Sciences
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1995 1 1
1996 0 2
1997 0 2
1998 0 3
1999 0 1
2000 0 5
2001 0 4
2002 0 1
2003 0 1
2004 3 0
2005 0 8
2006 6 5
2007 9 15
2008 11 20
2009 18 34
2010 25 56
2011 25 94
2012 8 125
2013 20 166
2014 23 266
2015 31 315
2016 51 482
2017 60 790
2018 52 1244
2019 69 2160
2020 75 2920
2021 105 3997
2022 115 4682
2023 113 5531
2024 44 4422
2025 25 3349

The following table provides academic rankings for The Singapore University of Social Sciences in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield Singapore ranking Asia ranking World rank
Neuroscience 5 945 2538
Evolutionary Biology 5 1385 3277
Nanotechnology 6 1854 3742
Paleontology 5 1811 4199
Biochemistry 6 2052 4588
Botany 6 2053 4686
Genetics 6 2102 4787

Mathematics rankings

The Singapore University of Social Sciences ranked 5th for Mathematics in Singapore and 2901st in the World with 884 publications made and 19,921 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research.

Mathematics ranking Location
#5 of 6 In Singapore
#1231 of 2,725 In Asia
#2901 of 6,434 In the World

Singapore University of Social Sciences
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 2
1997 0 1
1998 0 2
1999 0 0
2000 1 3
2001 0 1
2002 1 0
2003 0 1
2004 2 0
2005 0 5
2006 7 3
2007 5 11
2008 11 23
2009 15 41
2010 51 63
2011 26 124
2012 15 116
2013 22 177
2014 31 254
2015 30 313
2016 39 387
2017 61 550
2018 48 864
2019 64 1536
2020 83 2072
2021 89 2741
2022 90 3078
2023 102 3563
2024 49 2519
2025 49 1958

The following table provides academic rankings for The Singapore University of Social Sciences in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield Singapore ranking Asia ranking World rank
Math Teachers 4 653 2081
Operations Research 5 930 2091
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 5 952 2467
Statistics 5 1170 2757

Business rankings

The Singapore University of Social Sciences ranked 5th for Business in Singapore and 2650th in the World with 870 publications made and 14,702 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.

Business ranking Location
#5 of 6 In Singapore
#1011 of 2,654 In Asia
#2650 of 6,366 In the World

Singapore University of Social Sciences
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1995 1 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 0 2
2000 0 1
2001 0 2
2002 1 1
2003 1 3
2004 5 1
2005 0 5
2006 6 6
2007 10 15
2008 5 15
2009 10 45
2010 16 64
2011 20 88
2012 16 103
2013 22 154
2014 13 151
2015 25 171
2016 32 186
2017 64 321
2018 41 473
2019 105 786
2020 82 1134
2021 89 1695
2022 83 2108
2023 129 2767
2024 52 2470
2025 50 2165

The following table provides academic rankings for The Singapore University of Social Sciences in various areas of Business.

Business subfield Singapore ranking Asia ranking World rank
Project Management 4 347 1391
Management Information Systems 5 383 1422
International Business 4 615 2021
Operations Research 5 930 2091
Finance 5 806 2220
Marketing 5 813 2231
Advertising 5 829 2381
Accounting 6 831 2406
Management 6 1090 2705

Economics rankings

The Singapore University of Social Sciences ranked 5th for Economics in Singapore and 2381st in the World with 742 publications made and 13,082 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.

Economics ranking Location
#5 of 6 In Singapore
#828 of 2,559 In Asia
#2381 of 6,188 In the World

Singapore University of Social Sciences
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 1
1995 1 0
1996 0 3
1997 0 1
1998 0 0
1999 0 2
2000 0 3
2001 0 2
2002 1 1
2003 1 3
2004 4 1
2005 0 2
2006 4 6
2007 7 13
2008 5 18
2009 5 31
2010 19 55
2011 10 61
2012 12 76
2013 8 112
2014 9 128
2015 21 126
2016 31 131
2017 53 218
2018 26 337
2019 88 540
2020 73 829
2021 84 1323
2022 89 1658
2023 98 2127
2024 52 1742
2025 46 1568

The following table provides academic rankings for The Singapore University of Social Sciences in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield Singapore ranking Asia ranking World rank
Development Studies 5 729 2209
Finance 5 806 2220
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 5 952 2467

Chemistry rankings

The Singapore University of Social Sciences ranked 6th for Chemistry in Singapore and 4031st in the World with 653 publications made and 17,099 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.

Chemistry ranking Location
#6 of 6 In Singapore
#1856 of 2,785 In Asia
#4031 of 6,561 In the World

Singapore University of Social Sciences
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
2004 3 0
2005 2 6
2006 3 4
2007 7 10
2008 15 18
2009 14 33
2010 22 61
2011 20 103
2012 13 133
2013 23 172
2014 37 287
2015 26 372
2016 32 465
2017 38 635
2018 43 872
2019 57 1250
2020 58 1789
2021 44 2013
2022 52 2209
2023 88 2627
2024 38 2196
2025 22 1907

The following table provides academic rankings for The Singapore University of Social Sciences in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield Singapore ranking Asia ranking World rank
Materials Science 5 1503 3147
Chemical Engineering 5 1804 3648
Nanotechnology 6 1854 3742
Physical chemistry 6 1855 3945
Biochemistry 6 2052 4588
Organic Chemistry 6 2188 4826

Art & Design rankings

The Singapore University of Social Sciences ranked 5th for Art & Design in Singapore and 3007th in the World with 329 publications made and 5,578 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, 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.

Art & Design ranking Location
#5 of 6 In Singapore
#1107 of 2,450 In Asia
#3007 of 6,010 In the World

Singapore University of Social Sciences
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
2006 4 1
2007 3 4
2008 0 5
2009 3 9
2010 3 17
2011 10 26
2012 6 47
2013 6 28
2014 11 48
2015 7 51
2016 18 76
2017 30 123
2018 19 224
2019 33 287
2020 30 484
2021 30 602
2022 40 736
2023 43 887
2024 22 817
2025 13 743

The following table provides academic rankings for The Singapore University of Social Sciences in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield Singapore ranking Asia ranking World rank
Multimedia 5 558 1636
Aesthetics 5 1008 2809
Literature 5 1144 3208
Fashion Design 6 1298 3303