The University of Central Lancashire ranked 76th in the United Kingdom, 920th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 147 research topics. The University of Central Lancashire ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 17,153 academic publications and 451,291 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 26 notable alumni.
The University of Central Lancashire ranked 77th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 890th in the World with 10,163 publications made and 264,169 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Central Lancashire ranked 60th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 905th in the World with 8,894 publications made and 265,272 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Public Health, Surgery.
The University of Central Lancashire ranked 70th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 1407th in the World with 8,073 publications made and 249,478 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Central Lancashire ranked 79th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 1131st in the World with 7,306 publications made and 210,858 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Cyber Security.
The University of Central Lancashire ranked 79th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 1253rd in the World with 6,561 publications made and 180,473 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Central Lancashire ranked 72nd for Physics in the United Kingdom and 1432nd in the World with 6,529 publications made and 184,380 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Central Lancashire ranked 79th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 1555th in the World with 6,493 publications made and 175,671 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
The University of Central Lancashire ranked 63rd for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 689th in the World with 6,180 publications made and 192,450 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Central Lancashire ranked 74th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 1717th in the World with 5,089 publications made and 159,574 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Central Lancashire ranked 78th for Business in the United Kingdom and 819th in the World with 3,805 publications made and 100,880 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
The University of Central Lancashire ranked 81st for Economics in the United Kingdom and 811th in the World with 2,906 publications made and 79,887 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, Political Economy.
The University of Central Lancashire ranked 81st for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 1252nd in the World with 2,895 publications made and 87,787 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research.
The University of Central Lancashire ranked 80th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 776th in the World with 1,994 publications made and 39,270 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Creative Writing.
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