The University of Derby ranked 92nd in the United Kingdom, 1292nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 99 research topics. The University of Derby ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 9,311 academic publications and 189,097 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 18 notable alumni.
The University of Derby ranked 99th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 1465th in the World with 6,275 publications made and 131,356 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Derby ranked 93rd for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 1549th in the World with 4,435 publications made and 100,144 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Cyber Security, Computer Networking.
The University of Derby ranked 93rd for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 1773rd in the World with 4,099 publications made and 102,603 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Derby ranked 96th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 1639th in the World with 3,823 publications made and 85,899 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Nursing, Clinical Psychology, Health Science.
The University of Derby ranked 94th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 2076th in the World with 3,731 publications made and 81,587 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Networking, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering.
The University of Derby ranked 102nd for Biology in the United Kingdom and 2484th in the World with 3,666 publications made and 85,744 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Botany.
The University of Derby ranked 89th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 1197th in the World with 3,463 publications made and 82,001 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
The University of Derby ranked 94th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 2223rd in the World with 3,081 publications made and 66,982 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Derby ranked 97th for Business in the United Kingdom and 1237th in the World with 2,815 publications made and 67,932 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Project Management.
The University of Derby ranked 92nd for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 1618th in the World with 2,272 publications made and 56,440 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research.
The University of Derby ranked 100th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 1335th in the World with 1,892 publications made and 38,753 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, Political Economy.
The University of Derby ranked 95th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 1021st in the World with 1,505 publications made and 28,964 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Creative Writing.
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.
