The University of Manchester ranked 6th in the United Kingdom, 60th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 10 across 10 research topics. The University of Manchester ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 266,398 academic publications and 9,228,292 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 438 notable alumni.
The University of Manchester ranked 5th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 58th in the World with 138,644 publications made and 5,909,249 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The University of Manchester ranked 5th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 41st in the World with 122,304 publications made and 4,352,145 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Manchester ranked 5th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 49th in the World with 121,595 publications made and 4,952,513 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Manchester ranked 5th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 47th in the World with 119,552 publications made and 4,161,588 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Manchester ranked 5th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 35th in the World with 114,139 publications made and 3,631,129 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Manchester ranked 6th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 71st in the World with 110,608 publications made and 4,511,337 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Manchester ranked 5th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 47th in the World with 102,718 publications made and 3,764,170 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
The University of Manchester ranked 5th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 56th in the World with 92,392 publications made and 3,108,968 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Manchester ranked 5th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 51st in the World with 59,578 publications made and 2,524,695 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Manchester ranked 5th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 53rd in the World with 46,572 publications made and 1,791,737 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Manchester ranked 4th for Business in the United Kingdom and 32nd in the World with 40,876 publications made and 1,294,739 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of Manchester ranked 5th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 29th in the World with 32,222 publications made and 1,033,586 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The University of Manchester ranked 4th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 28th in the World with 21,213 publications made and 504,974 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.
