The University of Aberdeen ranked 28th in the United Kingdom, 279th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 227 research topics. The University of Aberdeen ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 84,005 academic publications and 3,182,953 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 460 notable alumni.
The University of Aberdeen ranked 20th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 255th in the World with 51,256 publications made and 2,416,420 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
The University of Aberdeen ranked 28th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 219th in the World with 41,188 publications made and 1,493,911 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Aberdeen ranked 20th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 238th in the World with 39,846 publications made and 1,914,605 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
The University of Aberdeen ranked 22nd for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 204th in the World with 36,526 publications made and 1,518,718 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Aberdeen ranked 22nd for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 333rd in the World with 36,217 publications made and 1,715,565 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Petrology and Geochemistry.
The University of Aberdeen ranked 34th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 450th in the World with 28,951 publications made and 1,070,450 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Aberdeen ranked 29th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 334th in the World with 27,637 publications made and 1,136,199 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Library and Information science.
The University of Aberdeen ranked 33rd for Physics in the United Kingdom and 443rd in the World with 27,032 publications made and 995,377 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Aberdeen ranked 25th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 257th in the World with 19,402 publications made and 918,967 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Aberdeen ranked 26th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 299th in the World with 12,880 publications made and 622,105 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Actuarial Science, Operations Research.
The University of Aberdeen ranked 36th for Business in the United Kingdom and 284th in the World with 11,578 publications made and 393,480 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
The University of Aberdeen ranked 35th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 229th in the World with 9,862 publications made and 344,248 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The University of Aberdeen ranked 35th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 255th in the World with 6,699 publications made and 151,568 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.
