The University of Bristol ranked 10th in the United Kingdom, 101st in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 95 research topics. The University of Bristol ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 176,546 academic publications and 6,971,180 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 300 notable alumni.
The University of Bristol ranked 8th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 103rd in the World with 95,898 publications made and 4,699,331 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Bristol ranked 7th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 107th in the World with 82,764 publications made and 3,970,144 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Bristol ranked 8th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 66th in the World with 77,951 publications made and 3,100,136 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, History.
The University of Bristol ranked 7th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 104th in the World with 74,542 publications made and 3,005,599 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Bristol ranked 10th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 125th in the World with 74,175 publications made and 2,701,739 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Bristol ranked 10th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 115th in the World with 73,038 publications made and 3,616,660 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
The University of Bristol ranked 8th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 82nd in the World with 66,550 publications made and 2,773,319 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Bristol ranked 8th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 84th in the World with 63,434 publications made and 2,780,618 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
The University of Bristol ranked 8th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 99th in the World with 39,925 publications made and 1,926,549 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Bristol ranked 6th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 62nd in the World with 32,790 publications made and 1,735,130 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Bristol ranked 17th for Business in the United Kingdom and 131st in the World with 21,416 publications made and 634,419 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
The University of Bristol ranked 11th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 67th in the World with 18,878 publications made and 710,171 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The University of Bristol ranked 11th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 64th in the World with 14,420 publications made and 371,619 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
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.
