The University of Aberdeen ranked 27th in the United Kingdom, 274th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 229 research topics. The University of Aberdeen ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 73,151 academic publications and 2,237,047 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 432 notable alumni.
The University of Aberdeen ranked 18th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 252nd in the World with 45,932 publications made and 1,738,828 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 205th in the World with 36,611 publications made and 1,032,618 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Aberdeen ranked 19th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 232nd in the World with 35,298 publications made and 1,373,291 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
The University of Aberdeen ranked 22nd for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 323rd in the World with 32,898 publications made and 1,263,891 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Petrology and Geochemistry.
The University of Aberdeen ranked 20th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 192nd in the World with 32,496 publications made and 1,094,242 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Aberdeen ranked 34th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 446th in the World with 25,747 publications made and 780,902 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Aberdeen ranked 30th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 338th in the World with 24,600 publications made and 783,125 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 439th in the World with 24,023 publications made and 733,144 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Aberdeen ranked 21st for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 243rd in the World with 17,372 publications made and 663,044 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Aberdeen ranked 27th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 312th in the World with 11,925 publications made and 457,044 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 267th in the World with 10,358 publications made and 278,253 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 223rd in the World with 8,759 publications made and 238,658 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 252nd in the World with 5,931 publications made and 93,950 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.
