The University of Birmingham ranked 11th in the United Kingdom, 104th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 91 research topics. The University of Birmingham ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 157,516 academic publications and 4,416,234 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 362 notable alumni.
The University of Birmingham ranked 9th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 118th in the World with 87,869 publications made and 3,033,837 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
The University of Birmingham ranked 9th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 97th in the World with 73,369 publications made and 2,489,784 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Public Health.
The University of Birmingham ranked 11th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 74th in the World with 72,549 publications made and 1,701,227 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Birmingham ranked 8th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 118th in the World with 71,826 publications made and 2,546,356 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Birmingham ranked 12th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 145th in the World with 64,547 publications made and 1,850,129 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Birmingham ranked 12th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 154th in the World with 62,062 publications made and 1,786,921 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Birmingham ranked 11th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 103rd in the World with 56,637 publications made and 1,604,093 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Birmingham ranked 12th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 123rd in the World with 56,520 publications made and 1,590,044 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
The University of Birmingham ranked 9th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 103rd in the World with 39,298 publications made and 1,153,645 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Birmingham ranked 12th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 124th in the World with 27,107 publications made and 865,768 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
The University of Birmingham ranked 14th for Business in the United Kingdom and 95th in the World with 22,670 publications made and 494,865 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Public Policy / Administration, Accounting.
The University of Birmingham ranked 14th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 72nd in the World with 19,325 publications made and 432,425 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The University of Birmingham ranked 8th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 56th in the World with 13,298 publications made and 235,164 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.
