The University of Leicester ranked 24th in the United Kingdom, 264th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 15 research topics. The University of Leicester ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 77,071 academic publications and 2,204,860 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 115 notable alumni.
The University of Leicester ranked 22nd for Biology in the United Kingdom and 283rd in the World with 41,675 publications made and 1,490,832 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
The University of Leicester ranked 27th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 201st in the World with 37,059 publications made and 919,693 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Leicester ranked 22nd for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 262nd in the World with 33,189 publications made and 1,166,766 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
The University of Leicester ranked 21st for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 318th in the World with 31,954 publications made and 1,206,541 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Petrology and Geochemistry.
The University of Leicester ranked 30th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 358th in the World with 29,957 publications made and 882,297 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Leicester ranked 26th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 298th in the World with 29,350 publications made and 840,148 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Telecommunications.
The University of Leicester ranked 29th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 294th in the World with 29,196 publications made and 823,861 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Leicester ranked 33rd for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 430th in the World with 28,979 publications made and 825,510 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Leicester ranked 20th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 241st in the World with 18,791 publications made and 575,679 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Leicester ranked 23rd for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 278th in the World with 14,231 publications made and 471,982 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Leicester ranked 35th for Business in the United Kingdom and 257th in the World with 11,649 publications made and 278,988 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Accounting.
The University of Leicester ranked 31st for Economics in the United Kingdom and 182nd in the World with 10,337 publications made and 265,701 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The University of Leicester ranked 30th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 197th in the World with 6,959 publications made and 112,887 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.
