The University of Cambridge ranked 2nd in the United Kingdom, 6th in the global 2026 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 385,413 academic publications and 18,309,673 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 6,799 notable alumni.
The University of Cambridge ranked 3rd for Biology in the United Kingdom and 17th in the World with 214,551 publications made and 12,256,790 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 183,770 publications made and 10,552,160 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 170,792 publications made and 8,512,311 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 165,840 publications made and 8,129,616 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 10th in the World with 156,152 publications made and 6,498,424 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 13th in the World with 149,198 publications made and 7,999,665 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
The University of Cambridge ranked 3rd for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 35th in the World with 141,783 publications made and 7,955,108 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Surgery, Public Health.
The University of Cambridge ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 10th in the World with 140,264 publications made and 6,391,529 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Cambridge ranked 3rd for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 22nd in the World with 79,368 publications made and 4,276,892 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 17th in the World with 59,514 publications made and 3,119,877 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Cambridge ranked 2nd for Business in the United Kingdom and 18th in the World with 45,244 publications made and 1,888,683 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 19th in the World with 38,601 publications made and 1,614,008 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 5th in the World with 31,788 publications made and 994,209 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.
