The University of Edinburgh ranked 4th in the United Kingdom, 36th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 146 research topics. The University of Edinburgh ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 241,752 academic publications and 9,342,154 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 1,881 notable alumni.
The University of Edinburgh ranked 6th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 63rd in the World with 134,822 publications made and 6,289,833 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The University of Edinburgh ranked 4th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 32nd in the World with 116,825 publications made and 4,029,795 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 107,423 publications made and 4,856,674 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Public Health, Surgery.
The University of Edinburgh ranked 6th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 79th in the World with 100,754 publications made and 4,869,137 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 51st in the World with 97,425 publications made and 4,169,526 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Telecommunications.
The University of Edinburgh ranked 6th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 66th in the World with 85,951 publications made and 3,363,778 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Edinburgh ranked 7th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 113th in the World with 85,322 publications made and 3,352,765 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications.
The University of Edinburgh ranked 8th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 111th in the World with 84,320 publications made and 3,365,359 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Edinburgh ranked 7th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 66th in the World with 56,557 publications made and 2,452,924 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 41,060 publications made and 1,837,389 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Edinburgh ranked 10th for Business in the United Kingdom and 77th in the World with 29,662 publications made and 939,162 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 24,419 publications made and 918,090 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 36th in the World with 20,974 publications made and 446,670 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.
