The University of Brighton ranked 70th in the United Kingdom, 880th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 149 research topics. The University of Brighton ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 15,958 academic publications and 376,649 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 52 notable alumni.
The University of Brighton ranked 75th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 840th in the World with 9,891 publications made and 226,254 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Brighton ranked 72nd for Biology in the United Kingdom and 1447th in the World with 6,904 publications made and 213,129 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The University of Brighton ranked 72nd for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 1314th in the World with 6,837 publications made and 171,819 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
The University of Brighton ranked 73rd for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 1146th in the World with 6,759 publications made and 176,878 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Brighton ranked 74th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 1033rd in the World with 6,330 publications made and 168,627 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Management Information Systems.
The University of Brighton ranked 70th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 1127th in the World with 6,193 publications made and 176,813 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Surgery.
The University of Brighton ranked 71st for Physics in the United Kingdom and 1408th in the World with 6,003 publications made and 156,344 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Brighton ranked 72nd for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 1587th in the World with 5,158 publications made and 153,930 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of Brighton ranked 71st for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 859th in the World with 4,905 publications made and 134,734 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Brighton ranked 75th for Business in the United Kingdom and 744th in the World with 3,785 publications made and 104,310 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
The University of Brighton ranked 62nd for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 535th in the World with 2,807 publications made and 50,669 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, 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.
The University of Brighton ranked 75th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 1137th in the World with 2,800 publications made and 79,868 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Brighton ranked 76th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 705th in the World with 2,739 publications made and 79,985 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Political Economy, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade.
