The University of Essex ranked 40th in the United Kingdom, 490th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 189 research topics. The University of Essex ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 41,911 academic publications and 1,127,591 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 112 notable alumni.
The University of Essex ranked 35th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 306th in the World with 26,742 publications made and 693,670 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Essex ranked 35th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 391st in the World with 20,078 publications made and 563,931 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Neuroscience.
The University of Essex ranked 44th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 651st in the World with 16,734 publications made and 440,771 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
The University of Essex ranked 45th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 753rd in the World with 15,190 publications made and 569,235 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Essex ranked 46th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 693rd in the World with 14,949 publications made and 408,352 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Essex ranked 47th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 534th in the World with 14,717 publications made and 500,804 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Essex ranked 46th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 805th in the World with 11,369 publications made and 412,962 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Essex ranked 37th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 415th in the World with 10,820 publications made and 298,738 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Essex ranked 39th for Business in the United Kingdom and 304th in the World with 10,783 publications made and 284,912 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Public Policy / Administration.
The University of Essex ranked 56th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 830th in the World with 10,729 publications made and 344,321 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Nursing, Physical Therapy.
The University of Essex ranked 45th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 480th in the World with 10,371 publications made and 317,931 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Essex ranked 29th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 184th in the World with 10,036 publications made and 311,236 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
The University of Essex ranked 39th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 295th in the World with 5,437 publications made and 118,723 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Multimedia.
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.
