The University of Hull ranked 45th in the United Kingdom, 578th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 205 research topics. The University of Hull ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 42,415 academic publications and 1,082,947 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 115 notable alumni.
The University of Hull ranked 49th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 490th in the World with 22,708 publications made and 491,801 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Hull ranked 41st for Biology in the United Kingdom and 666th in the World with 20,410 publications made and 698,089 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Hull ranked 49th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 555th in the World with 17,291 publications made and 518,099 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Hull ranked 46th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 679th in the World with 17,095 publications made and 476,322 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
The University of Hull ranked 44th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 667th in the World with 16,630 publications made and 467,956 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
The University of Hull ranked 43rd for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 734th in the World with 15,802 publications made and 517,034 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
The University of Hull ranked 41st for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 601st in the World with 15,518 publications made and 482,187 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Nursing, Public Health.
The University of Hull ranked 60th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 707th in the World with 14,400 publications made and 363,350 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Library and Information science, Machine Learning, Telecommunications.
The University of Hull ranked 55th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 579th in the World with 9,600 publications made and 270,665 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Cognitive Science.
The University of Hull ranked 52nd for Business in the United Kingdom and 488th in the World with 7,855 publications made and 195,351 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Public Policy / Administration.
The University of Hull ranked 52nd for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 682nd in the World with 6,915 publications made and 196,934 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Hull ranked 51st for Economics in the United Kingdom and 427th in the World with 6,301 publications made and 154,574 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The University of Hull ranked 54th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 433rd in the World with 4,704 publications made and 70,757 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Art History, Aesthetics, Creative Writing.
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