The University of Aberdeen ranked 27th in the United Kingdom, 279th in the global 2025 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 82,143 academic publications and 3,030,408 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 441 notable alumni.
The University of Aberdeen ranked 19th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 250th in the World with 50,372 publications made and 2,305,830 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 217th in the World with 40,329 publications made and 1,421,369 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Aberdeen ranked 20th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 235th in the World with 39,070 publications made and 1,831,205 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
The University of Aberdeen ranked 20th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 197th in the World with 35,846 publications made and 1,439,761 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 327th in the World with 35,703 publications made and 1,642,994 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 446th in the World with 28,455 publications made and 1,021,742 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 328th in the World with 27,161 publications made and 1,079,452 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Library and Information science, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
The University of Aberdeen ranked 33rd for Physics in the United Kingdom and 438th in the World with 26,576 publications made and 954,254 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Aberdeen ranked 23rd for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 250th in the World with 19,068 publications made and 880,954 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Aberdeen ranked 25th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 296th in the World with 12,739 publications made and 597,137 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 279th in the World with 11,373 publications made and 373,123 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 9,638 publications made and 329,498 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 251st in the World with 6,570 publications made and 143,067 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.
