The University of Portsmouth ranked 49th in the United Kingdom, 593rd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 186 research topics. The University of Portsmouth ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 30,742 academic publications and 895,252 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 41 notable alumni.
The University of Portsmouth ranked 56th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 635th in the World with 17,475 publications made and 416,572 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Portsmouth ranked 54th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 664th in the World with 13,664 publications made and 447,367 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Cognitive Science.
The University of Portsmouth ranked 56th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 760th in the World with 13,188 publications made and 406,859 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Portsmouth ranked 61st for Biology in the United Kingdom and 1054th in the World with 13,129 publications made and 398,185 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Portsmouth ranked 57th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 925th in the World with 12,710 publications made and 437,893 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications.
The University of Portsmouth ranked 49th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 756th in the World with 12,555 publications made and 510,168 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Theoretical Physics.
The University of Portsmouth ranked 65th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 991st in the World with 9,611 publications made and 253,292 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Surgery, Nursing.
The University of Portsmouth ranked 59th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 1243rd in the World with 8,742 publications made and 299,784 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Petrology and Geochemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Portsmouth ranked 62nd for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 661st in the World with 8,030 publications made and 219,609 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Portsmouth ranked 55th for Business in the United Kingdom and 501st in the World with 7,325 publications made and 188,268 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
The University of Portsmouth ranked 56th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 717th in the World with 6,470 publications made and 216,910 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Operations Research, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Portsmouth ranked 58th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 508th in the World with 5,280 publications made and 135,015 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Political Economy.
The University of Portsmouth ranked 57th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 490th in the World with 3,617 publications made and 65,094 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.
