The University of Plymouth ranked 49th in the United Kingdom, 595th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 193 research topics. The University of Plymouth ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 30,928 academic publications and 1,013,701 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 30 notable alumni.
The University of Plymouth ranked 51st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 561st in the World with 17,788 publications made and 548,128 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Plymouth ranked 47th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 763rd in the World with 16,796 publications made and 672,341 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation, Neuroscience.
The University of Plymouth ranked 38th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 450th in the World with 16,596 publications made and 641,337 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Plymouth ranked 50th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 776th in the World with 13,097 publications made and 434,642 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
The University of Plymouth ranked 50th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 634th in the World with 12,325 publications made and 394,701 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Cognitive Science, Cyber Security.
The University of Plymouth ranked 52nd for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 784th in the World with 11,867 publications made and 395,685 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Nursing, Public Health, Health Science.
The University of Plymouth ranked 56th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 876th in the World with 10,929 publications made and 371,366 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Plymouth ranked 53rd for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 943rd in the World with 10,159 publications made and 443,038 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Chemistry, Petrology and Geochemistry.
The University of Plymouth ranked 51st for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 544th in the World with 9,430 publications made and 304,785 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
The University of Plymouth ranked 53rd for Business in the United Kingdom and 492nd in the World with 6,604 publications made and 212,422 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
The University of Plymouth ranked 51st for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 659th in the World with 6,286 publications made and 214,515 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Plymouth ranked 49th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 414th in the World with 5,316 publications made and 169,734 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The University of Plymouth ranked 50th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 410th in the World with 3,553 publications made and 94,749 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, 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.
