The University of York ranked 19th in the United Kingdom, 209th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 38 research topics. The University of York ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 84,214 academic publications and 3,257,626 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 175 notable alumni.
The University of York ranked 18th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 120th in the World with 47,525 publications made and 1,823,499 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of York ranked 23rd for Biology in the United Kingdom and 305th in the World with 40,493 publications made and 2,068,599 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of York ranked 16th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 178th in the World with 34,862 publications made and 1,465,188 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Cognitive Science.
The University of York ranked 26th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 334th in the World with 33,748 publications made and 1,202,089 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications.
The University of York ranked 23rd for Physics in the United Kingdom and 296th in the World with 32,840 publications made and 1,263,643 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of York ranked 24th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 236th in the World with 31,763 publications made and 1,433,666 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of York ranked 23rd for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 333rd in the World with 30,952 publications made and 1,604,944 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of York ranked 24th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 309th in the World with 30,650 publications made and 1,579,465 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Nursing, Surgery.
The University of York ranked 20th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 221st in the World with 20,547 publications made and 1,018,839 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of York ranked 15th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 137th in the World with 18,695 publications made and 819,241 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Actuarial Science.
The University of York ranked 21st for Business in the United Kingdom and 158th in the World with 16,531 publications made and 559,844 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Public Policy / Administration.
The University of York ranked 15th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 84th in the World with 15,096 publications made and 617,163 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Political Economy.
The University of York ranked 12th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 65th in the World with 9,876 publications made and 288,424 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.
