The University of Edinburgh ranked 4th in the United Kingdom, 36th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 151 research topics. The University of Edinburgh ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 234,853 academic publications and 8,843,169 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 1,806 notable alumni.
The University of Edinburgh ranked 6th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 62nd in the World with 131,476 publications made and 5,983,027 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 30th in the World with 113,889 publications made and 3,809,890 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
The University of Edinburgh ranked 7th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 78th in the World with 104,313 publications made and 4,583,209 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Public Health, Surgery.
The University of Edinburgh ranked 6th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 76th in the World with 98,611 publications made and 4,640,957 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 49th in the World with 95,059 publications made and 3,958,941 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 65th in the World with 83,855 publications made and 3,197,549 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 112th in the World with 83,381 publications made and 3,200,110 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 110th in the World with 82,285 publications made and 3,198,038 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Edinburgh ranked 6th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 65th in the World with 54,790 publications made and 2,315,098 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 63rd in the World with 40,291 publications made and 1,765,166 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 28,993 publications made and 871,938 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 23,721 publications made and 855,257 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 20,475 publications made and 415,016 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.
