University College London ranked 3rd in the United Kingdom, 15th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 1-3 across 22 research topics. University College London ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 412,474 academic publications and 14,407,767 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 974 notable alumni.
University College London ranked 1st for Biology in the United Kingdom and 8th in the World with 263,086 publications made and 11,014,639 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Immunology, Paleontology.
University College London ranked 1st for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 3rd in the World with 261,435 publications made and 10,354,033 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Immunology.
University College London ranked 1st for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 7th in the World with 181,131 publications made and 7,052,058 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 7th in the World with 175,324 publications made and 5,733,970 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, History.
University College London ranked 3rd for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 21st in the World with 171,289 publications made and 7,228,351 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
University College London ranked 1st for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 2nd in the World with 148,021 publications made and 6,271,471 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 30th in the World with 140,468 publications made and 4,774,983 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 34th in the World with 135,819 publications made and 4,661,659 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
University College London ranked 3rd for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 20th in the World with 116,763 publications made and 3,864,700 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
University College London ranked 1st for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 9th in the World with 77,555 publications made and 2,916,363 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
University College London ranked 2nd for Business in the United Kingdom and 20th in the World with 45,536 publications made and 1,314,971 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 41,781 publications made and 1,246,525 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 8th in the World with 28,138 publications made and 687,173 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.