The University of Oxford ranked 1st in the United Kingdom, 4th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 1-3 across 21 research topics. The University of Oxford ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 405,652 academic publications and 18,909,371 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 7,076 notable alumni.
The University of Oxford ranked 2nd for Biology in the United Kingdom and 13th in the World with 232,079 publications made and 13,051,506 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The University of Oxford ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 6th in the World with 184,241 publications made and 8,509,560 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Oxford ranked 2nd for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 16th in the World with 180,794 publications made and 10,362,309 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Surgery, Public Health.
The University of Oxford ranked 2nd for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 19th in the World with 178,283 publications made and 10,007,143 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
The University of Oxford ranked 2nd for Physics in the United Kingdom and 9th in the World with 160,271 publications made and 7,485,067 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Oxford ranked 2nd for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 10th in the World with 155,932 publications made and 8,435,204 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Computer Vision.
The University of Oxford ranked 2nd for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 17th in the World with 152,108 publications made and 6,943,262 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Oxford ranked 1st for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 7th in the World with 139,646 publications made and 6,492,410 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Oxford ranked 2nd for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 14th in the World with 97,140 publications made and 5,541,580 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Oxford ranked 1st for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 10th in the World with 71,184 publications made and 3,936,415 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Oxford ranked 1st for Business in the United Kingdom and 14th in the World with 50,538 publications made and 1,955,674 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, International Business.
The University of Oxford ranked 1st for Economics in the United Kingdom and 9th in the World with 50,498 publications made and 2,204,657 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The University of Oxford ranked 1st for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 2nd in the World with 31,670 publications made and 1,054,544 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.
