The University of Kentucky ranked 59th in the United States, 102nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 46 research topics. The University of Kentucky ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 139,703 academic publications and 4,449,166 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 476 notable alumni.
The University of Kentucky ranked 61st for Biology in the United States and 128th in the World with 85,405 publications made and 3,162,208 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The University of Kentucky ranked 57th for Medicine in the United States and 120th in the World with 76,526 publications made and 2,652,402 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Kentucky ranked 62nd for Chemistry in the United States and 151st in the World with 65,019 publications made and 2,446,496 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Kentucky ranked 60th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 156th in the World with 57,179 publications made and 1,622,770 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Kentucky ranked 71st for Engineering in the United States and 225th in the World with 50,058 publications made and 1,565,484 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Kentucky ranked 64th for Computer Science in the United States and 164th in the World with 49,343 publications made and 1,699,625 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Telecommunications.
The University of Kentucky ranked 62nd for Environmental Science in the United States and 168th in the World with 47,551 publications made and 1,476,294 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Kentucky ranked 72nd for Physics in the United States and 236th in the World with 47,176 publications made and 1,496,424 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Kentucky ranked 56th for Psychology in the United States and 94th in the World with 41,897 publications made and 1,602,961 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Kentucky ranked 70th for Mathematics in the United States and 175th in the World with 23,091 publications made and 729,746 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Kentucky ranked 68th for Business in the United States and 153rd in the World with 18,644 publications made and 576,038 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Accounting.
The University of Kentucky ranked 68th for Economics in the United States and 149th in the World with 15,310 publications made and 414,115 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Political Economy.
The University of Kentucky ranked 80th for Art & Design in the United States and 198th in the World with 8,432 publications made and 187,013 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
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.
