University College London ranked 3rd in the United Kingdom, 16th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 1-3 across 18 research topics. University College London ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 489,575 academic publications and 20,331,133 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 1,086 notable alumni.
University College London ranked 1st for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 4th in the World with 307,425 publications made and 14,242,403 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
University College London ranked 1st for Biology in the United Kingdom and 9th in the World with 304,558 publications made and 14,864,136 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Immunology, Paleontology.
University College London ranked 1st for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 8th in the World with 207,604 publications made and 9,752,775 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Cognitive Science.
University College London ranked 2nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 9th in the World with 202,349 publications made and 8,202,160 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
University College London ranked 3rd for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 21st in the World with 194,235 publications made and 9,590,421 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
University College London ranked 1st for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 2nd in the World with 170,463 publications made and 8,494,326 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
University College London ranked 4th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 31st in the World with 161,553 publications made and 6,510,321 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
University College London ranked 4th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 31st in the World with 157,619 publications made and 6,538,657 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
University College London ranked 3rd for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 20th in the World with 135,490 publications made and 5,463,637 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
University College London ranked 2nd for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 11th in the World with 85,557 publications made and 3,918,684 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
University College London ranked 3rd for Business in the United Kingdom and 19th in the World with 51,801 publications made and 1,904,832 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
University College London ranked 2nd for Economics in the United Kingdom and 17th in the World with 48,523 publications made and 1,879,842 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, Political Economy.
University College London ranked 3rd for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 9th in the World with 32,164 publications made and 979,905 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
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.
