The University of Kentucky ranked 61st in the United States, 109th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 51 research topics. The University of Kentucky ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 136,236 academic publications and 4,248,633 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 458 notable alumni.
The University of Kentucky ranked 61st for Biology in the United States and 127th in the World with 83,256 publications made and 3,022,303 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The University of Kentucky ranked 57th for Medicine in the United States and 117th in the World with 74,170 publications made and 2,526,912 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 150th in the World with 63,629 publications made and 2,340,865 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Kentucky ranked 59th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 151st in the World with 55,881 publications made and 1,525,733 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Kentucky ranked 70th for Engineering in the United States and 217th in the World with 49,078 publications made and 1,492,878 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 161st in the World with 48,238 publications made and 1,630,982 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 161st in the World with 46,549 publications made and 1,403,037 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 230th in the World with 46,302 publications made and 1,430,275 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 93rd in the World with 40,768 publications made and 1,525,769 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 172nd in the World with 22,685 publications made and 702,258 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 150th in the World with 18,327 publications made and 538,766 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Accounting.
The University of Kentucky ranked 68th for Economics in the United States and 146th in the World with 14,996 publications made and 383,072 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 196th in the World with 8,262 publications made and 178,049 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.
