Ulster University ranked 42nd in the United Kingdom, 520th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 225 research topics. Ulster University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 53,333 academic publications and 1,433,305 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 74 notable alumni.
Ulster University ranked 25th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 340th in the World with 29,234 publications made and 923,294 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Nursing, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Ulster University ranked 34th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 467th in the World with 28,546 publications made and 980,917 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
Ulster University ranked 39th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 403rd in the World with 27,775 publications made and 669,261 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Ulster University ranked 41st for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 456th in the World with 20,226 publications made and 526,022 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Library and Information science.
Ulster University ranked 42nd for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 590th in the World with 18,454 publications made and 525,371 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Ulster University ranked 38th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 598th in the World with 18,190 publications made and 665,518 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
Ulster University ranked 44th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 504th in the World with 18,029 publications made and 513,077 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Ulster University ranked 28th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 322nd in the World with 16,981 publications made and 520,525 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
Ulster University ranked 45th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 679th in the World with 15,807 publications made and 438,274 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Ulster University ranked 41st for Business in the United Kingdom and 341st in the World with 9,679 publications made and 226,873 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Ulster University ranked 42nd for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 493rd in the World with 9,420 publications made and 288,277 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Operations Research.
Ulster University ranked 41st for Economics in the United Kingdom and 312th in the World with 7,328 publications made and 197,736 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
Ulster University ranked 47th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 368th in the World with 5,151 publications made and 81,842 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Art History, Aesthetics, Multimedia.
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.
