The University of Liverpool ranked 17th in the United Kingdom, 162nd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 50 research topics. The University of Liverpool ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 174,419 academic publications and 5,195,427 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 198 notable alumni.
The University of Liverpool ranked 10th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 123rd in the World with 100,864 publications made and 3,676,433 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
The University of Liverpool ranked 8th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 94th in the World with 93,251 publications made and 3,150,211 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
The University of Liverpool ranked 15th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 169th in the World with 73,444 publications made and 2,700,481 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Liverpool ranked 19th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 130th in the World with 71,821 publications made and 1,979,570 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Liverpool ranked 14th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 180th in the World with 64,689 publications made and 2,010,634 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Liverpool ranked 15th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 179th in the World with 63,940 publications made and 2,010,595 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Liverpool ranked 14th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 134th in the World with 60,247 publications made and 1,947,046 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.
The University of Liverpool ranked 15th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 158th in the World with 59,519 publications made and 1,789,725 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Telecommunications.
The University of Liverpool ranked 11th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 113th in the World with 42,651 publications made and 1,421,579 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Liverpool ranked 17th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 155th in the World with 29,390 publications made and 970,089 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
The University of Liverpool ranked 24th for Business in the United Kingdom and 179th in the World with 20,791 publications made and 499,952 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
The University of Liverpool ranked 23rd for Economics in the United Kingdom and 140th in the World with 17,581 publications made and 470,280 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The University of Liverpool ranked 25th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 131st in the World with 11,475 publications made and 214,274 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.