The University of Leeds ranked 9th in the United Kingdom, 95th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 87 research topics. The University of Leeds ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 143,935 academic publications and 4,057,208 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 271 notable alumni.
The University of Leeds ranked 14th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 147th in the World with 78,129 publications made and 2,731,506 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
The University of Leeds ranked 12th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 136th in the World with 67,773 publications made and 2,334,498 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of Leeds ranked 13th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 81st in the World with 66,851 publications made and 1,671,849 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Leeds ranked 11th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 122nd in the World with 66,723 publications made and 1,951,011 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Leeds ranked 10th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 124th in the World with 63,989 publications made and 1,955,852 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
The University of Leeds ranked 7th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 78th in the World with 61,675 publications made and 2,010,326 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Leeds ranked 14th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 151st in the World with 56,651 publications made and 1,911,047 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Public Health.
The University of Leeds ranked 14th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 145th in the World with 50,815 publications made and 1,402,701 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
The University of Leeds ranked 14th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 125th in the World with 29,929 publications made and 1,006,291 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Leeds ranked 14th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 134th in the World with 25,078 publications made and 785,056 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
The University of Leeds ranked 12th for Business in the United Kingdom and 92nd in the World with 21,686 publications made and 543,941 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of Leeds ranked 13th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 71st in the World with 18,465 publications made and 491,970 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The University of Leeds ranked 7th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 55th in the World with 13,955 publications made and 243,500 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.
