The University of Portsmouth ranked 51st in the United Kingdom, 611th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 182 research topics. The University of Portsmouth ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 29,036 academic publications and 827,223 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 39 notable alumni.
The University of Portsmouth ranked 56th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 642nd in the World with 16,512 publications made and 382,700 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Portsmouth ranked 56th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 670th in the World with 13,176 publications made and 415,110 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Telecommunications.
The University of Portsmouth ranked 57th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 769th in the World with 12,620 publications made and 375,970 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 1052nd in the World with 12,606 publications made and 370,204 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Portsmouth ranked 57th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 927th in the World with 12,256 publications made and 404,283 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Portsmouth ranked 49th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 755th in the World with 12,084 publications made and 473,702 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 1001st in the World with 9,171 publications made and 235,390 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Surgery, Nursing.
The University of Portsmouth ranked 60th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 1234th in the World with 8,487 publications made and 276,657 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 664th in the World with 7,755 publications made and 200,553 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Portsmouth ranked 57th for Business in the United Kingdom and 516th in the World with 7,020 publications made and 171,486 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 720th in the World with 6,310 publications made and 203,015 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 517th in the World with 5,104 publications made and 122,717 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 493rd in the World with 3,461 publications made and 60,220 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.
