The University of Central Lancashire ranked 78th in the United Kingdom, 942nd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 145 research topics. The University of Central Lancashire ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 16,411 academic publications and 421,479 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 25 notable alumni.
The University of Central Lancashire ranked 78th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 897th in the World with 9,734 publications made and 247,297 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Central Lancashire ranked 59th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 904th in the World with 8,507 publications made and 246,289 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Nursing, Public Health, Surgery.
The University of Central Lancashire ranked 70th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 1393rd in the World with 7,783 publications made and 232,895 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 1126th in the World with 7,095 publications made and 198,025 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Cyber Security.
The University of Central Lancashire ranked 72nd for Physics in the United Kingdom and 1418th in the World with 6,364 publications made and 172,936 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 Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 1268th in the World with 6,335 publications made and 161,048 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Central Lancashire ranked 79th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 1537th in the World with 6,321 publications made and 164,734 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 698th in the World with 5,956 publications made and 172,520 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Central Lancashire ranked 75th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 1678th in the World with 4,960 publications made and 149,725 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 815th in the World with 3,702 publications made and 95,384 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
The University of Central Lancashire ranked 80th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 1246th in the World with 2,836 publications made and 82,042 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research.
The University of Central Lancashire ranked 81st for Economics in the United Kingdom and 812th in the World with 2,835 publications made and 75,883 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, Political Economy.
The University of Central Lancashire ranked 80th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 784th in the World with 1,922 publications made and 36,560 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Creative Writing.
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