The University of Derby ranked 93rd in the United Kingdom, 1345th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 98 research topics. The University of Derby ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 8,855 academic publications and 170,661 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 19 notable alumni.
The University of Derby ranked 100th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 1470th in the World with 6,021 publications made and 118,053 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 1542nd in the World with 4,243 publications made and 90,535 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 1760th in the World with 3,953 publications made and 92,207 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 1643rd in the World with 3,624 publications made and 76,783 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Nursing, Health Science, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Derby ranked 94th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 2064th in the World with 3,595 publications made and 74,324 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 2490th in the World with 3,515 publications made and 76,650 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Botany.
The University of Derby ranked 93rd for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 1214th in the World with 3,297 publications made and 73,225 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 2215th in the World with 2,965 publications made and 60,874 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 1243rd in the World with 2,721 publications made and 60,359 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 1620th in the World with 2,192 publications made and 51,080 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research.
The University of Derby ranked 101st for Economics in the United Kingdom and 1340th in the World with 1,826 publications made and 34,264 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, International Economics.
The University of Derby ranked 95th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 1027th in the World with 1,458 publications made and 26,395 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.
