The University of Edinburgh ranked 4th in the United Kingdom, 36th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 141 research topics. The University of Edinburgh ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 198,429 academic publications and 6,207,549 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 1,740 notable alumni.
The University of Edinburgh ranked 6th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 64th in the World with 115,421 publications made and 4,421,835 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The University of Edinburgh ranked 5th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 35th in the World with 98,845 publications made and 2,589,885 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
The University of Edinburgh ranked 7th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 79th in the World with 91,359 publications made and 3,343,441 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Public Health, Surgery.
The University of Edinburgh ranked 6th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 78th in the World with 87,254 publications made and 3,497,734 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Edinburgh ranked 6th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 54th in the World with 82,010 publications made and 2,709,095 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
The University of Edinburgh ranked 6th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 64th in the World with 72,596 publications made and 2,332,860 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Edinburgh ranked 10th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 121st in the World with 71,558 publications made and 2,251,575 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications.
The University of Edinburgh ranked 9th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 120th in the World with 70,140 publications made and 2,220,496 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Edinburgh ranked 7th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 72nd in the World with 47,749 publications made and 1,647,648 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Edinburgh ranked 7th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 64th in the World with 35,509 publications made and 1,284,989 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Edinburgh ranked 10th for Business in the United Kingdom and 79th in the World with 25,578 publications made and 601,585 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
The University of Edinburgh ranked 9th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 60th in the World with 20,933 publications made and 592,649 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The University of Edinburgh ranked 5th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 37th in the World with 17,645 publications made and 274,052 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, 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.
