The University of Brighton ranked 70th in the United Kingdom, 859th in the global 2026 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 16,535 academic publications and 401,155 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 55 notable alumni.
The University of Brighton ranked 75th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 839th in the World with 10,203 publications made and 240,624 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Brighton ranked 73rd for Biology in the United Kingdom and 1458th in the World with 7,118 publications made and 226,507 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The University of Brighton ranked 71st for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 1331st in the World with 6,954 publications made and 183,187 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 1149th in the World with 6,931 publications made and 189,502 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 1049th in the World with 6,489 publications made and 179,010 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 1137th in the World with 6,396 publications made and 187,386 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Surgery.
The University of Brighton ranked 71st for Physics in the United Kingdom and 1427th in the World with 6,121 publications made and 166,748 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
The University of Brighton ranked 72nd for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 1619th in the World with 5,241 publications made and 163,052 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 868th in the World with 5,042 publications made and 144,226 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 3,870 publications made and 110,405 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
The University of Brighton ranked 63rd for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 535th in the World with 2,872 publications made and 53,977 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 1145th in the World with 2,853 publications made and 84,773 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 715th in the World with 2,793 publications made and 85,621 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Political Economy, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade.
