The University of Manchester ranked 6th in the United Kingdom, 54th in the global 2026 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 273,640 academic publications and 9,753,176 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 464 notable alumni.
The University of Manchester ranked 5th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 58th in the World with 142,075 publications made and 6,243,219 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The University of Manchester ranked 5th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 42nd in the World with 124,771 publications made and 4,591,246 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 47th in the World with 124,030 publications made and 5,228,426 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 49th in the World with 121,894 publications made and 4,382,254 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 36th in the World with 117,083 publications made and 3,864,219 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Manchester ranked 6th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 72nd in the World with 114,037 publications made and 4,781,806 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 49th in the World with 104,842 publications made and 3,986,499 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 94,400 publications made and 3,284,179 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Manchester ranked 5th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 52nd in the World with 61,230 publications made and 2,662,553 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 55th in the World with 47,339 publications made and 1,871,792 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 33rd in the World with 41,630 publications made and 1,371,648 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 30th in the World with 33,018 publications made and 1,107,016 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 21,636 publications made and 534,143 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.
