The University of Oxford ranked 1st in the United Kingdom, 3rd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 1-3 across 25 research topics. The University of Oxford ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 420,180 academic publications and 20,007,604 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 7,624 notable alumni.
The University of Oxford ranked 2nd for Biology in the United Kingdom and 13th in the World with 239,673 publications made and 13,776,033 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 190,501 publications made and 9,042,390 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 187,864 publications made and 10,978,850 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Surgery, Public Health.
The University of Oxford ranked 2nd for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 18th in the World with 182,597 publications made and 10,529,562 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 164,155 publications made and 7,912,287 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 160,649 publications made and 8,956,515 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 18th in the World with 155,699 publications made and 7,294,897 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 143,839 publications made and 6,874,210 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 13th in the World with 100,819 publications made and 5,846,635 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 72,643 publications made and 4,111,453 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Oxford ranked 1st for Economics in the United Kingdom and 8th in the World with 52,098 publications made and 2,351,188 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The University of Oxford ranked 1st for Business in the United Kingdom and 12th in the World with 51,777 publications made and 2,089,319 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, International Business.
The University of Oxford ranked 1st for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 2nd in the World with 32,620 publications made and 1,115,928 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.
