Ulster University ranked 43rd in the United Kingdom, 512th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 224 research topics. Ulster University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 54,514 academic publications and 1,510,968 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 77 notable alumni.
Ulster University ranked 25th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 344th in the World with 30,017 publications made and 973,217 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Nursing, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
Ulster University ranked 34th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 478th in the World with 29,055 publications made and 1,027,761 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
Ulster University ranked 40th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 415th in the World with 28,312 publications made and 705,454 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Ulster University ranked 41st for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 459th in the World with 20,582 publications made and 552,956 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 599th in the World with 18,825 publications made and 556,376 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 611th in the World with 18,513 publications made and 701,003 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Ulster University ranked 46th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 518th in the World with 18,334 publications made and 539,575 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Ulster University ranked 29th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 324th in the World with 17,377 publications made and 552,527 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
Ulster University ranked 45th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 685th in the World with 16,142 publications made and 462,775 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 348th in the World with 9,815 publications made and 238,165 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Ulster University ranked 42nd for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 503rd in the World with 9,548 publications made and 300,038 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 316th in the World with 7,482 publications made and 208,764 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 376th in the World with 5,230 publications made and 85,827 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.
