The University of Kent ranked 38th in the United Kingdom, 416th in the global 2026 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 50,025 academic publications and 1,214,913 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 130 notable alumni.
The University of Kent ranked 35th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 305th in the World with 30,686 publications made and 749,621 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 426th in the World with 21,701 publications made and 580,435 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Computer Networking.
The University of Kent ranked 47th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 770th in the World with 20,288 publications made and 639,764 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Kent ranked 45th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 673rd in the World with 19,490 publications made and 480,692 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 640th in the World with 19,336 publications made and 467,510 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 583rd in the World with 18,363 publications made and 503,048 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 865th in the World with 15,144 publications made and 425,850 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
The University of Kent ranked 47th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 717th in the World with 14,340 publications made and 472,644 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 421st in the World with 11,787 publications made and 414,235 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 340th in the World with 10,458 publications made and 287,772 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 453rd in the World with 9,818 publications made and 291,640 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 264th in the World with 9,098 publications made and 231,538 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The University of Kent ranked 31st for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 200th in the World with 7,610 publications made and 129,406 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.
