The University of Cambridge ranked 2nd in the United Kingdom, 14th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 1-3 across 11 research topics. The University of Cambridge ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 311,944 academic publications and 12,707,082 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 1,679 notable alumni.
The University of Cambridge ranked 3rd for Biology in the United Kingdom and 18th in the World with 182,608 publications made and 8,887,362 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The University of Cambridge ranked 1st for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 12th in the World with 159,726 publications made and 7,826,574 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
The University of Cambridge ranked 1st for Physics in the United Kingdom and 7th in the World with 144,592 publications made and 6,103,146 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
The University of Cambridge ranked 1st for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 9th in the World with 141,769 publications made and 5,844,630 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Cambridge ranked 3rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 12th in the World with 128,043 publications made and 4,381,574 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Cambridge ranked 3rd for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 14th in the World with 125,507 publications made and 5,452,005 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Telecommunications.
The University of Cambridge ranked 3rd for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 38th in the World with 118,728 publications made and 5,640,484 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Surgery, Public Health.
The University of Cambridge ranked 1st for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 8th in the World with 117,728 publications made and 4,567,670 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Cambridge ranked 3rd for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 23rd in the World with 66,983 publications made and 3,019,799 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Cambridge ranked 3rd for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 18th in the World with 51,459 publications made and 2,154,344 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Cambridge ranked 3rd for Business in the United Kingdom and 22nd in the World with 39,047 publications made and 1,251,615 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
The University of Cambridge ranked 4th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 20th in the World with 32,870 publications made and 1,051,111 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The University of Cambridge ranked 2nd for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 7th in the World with 25,909 publications made and 642,134 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.
