The University of Kent ranked 38th in the United Kingdom, 427th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 12 research topics. The University of Kent ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 48,683 academic publications and 1,148,167 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 118 notable alumni.
The University of Kent ranked 34th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 302nd in the World with 29,834 publications made and 706,895 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Kent ranked 37th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 417th in the World with 21,319 publications made and 550,617 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Computer Networking.
The University of Kent ranked 46th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 760th in the World with 19,787 publications made and 597,182 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Kent ranked 45th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 659th in the World with 19,127 publications made and 456,681 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Kent ranked 43rd for Physics in the United Kingdom and 633rd in the World with 19,009 publications made and 445,355 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Kent ranked 51st for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 576th in the World with 17,883 publications made and 473,353 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Kent ranked 48th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 847th in the World with 14,896 publications made and 399,451 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
The University of Kent ranked 46th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 715th in the World with 13,905 publications made and 437,251 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Nursing, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Kent ranked 39th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 420th in the World with 11,503 publications made and 389,284 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
The University of Kent ranked 40th for Business in the United Kingdom and 337th in the World with 10,232 publications made and 269,774 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, Public Policy / Administration.
The University of Kent ranked 40th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 440th in the World with 9,709 publications made and 276,783 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Kent ranked 37th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 259th in the World with 8,891 publications made and 217,620 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The University of Kent ranked 31st for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 199th in the World with 7,479 publications made and 122,090 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, 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.
