The University of Reading ranked 28th in the United Kingdom, 294th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 32 research topics. The University of Reading ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 75,178 academic publications and 2,576,853 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 158 notable alumni.
The University of Reading ranked 13th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 133rd in the World with 40,654 publications made and 1,637,342 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Reading ranked 25th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 335th in the World with 38,642 publications made and 1,560,675 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Agricultural Science.
The University of Reading ranked 29th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 222nd in the World with 37,638 publications made and 1,140,055 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, History, Sociology.
The University of Reading ranked 27th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 356th in the World with 32,092 publications made and 1,173,396 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering.
The University of Reading ranked 25th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 358th in the World with 30,850 publications made and 1,322,626 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.
The University of Reading ranked 30th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 360th in the World with 30,464 publications made and 1,110,056 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Reading ranked 33rd for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 349th in the World with 25,627 publications made and 863,957 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Library and Information science, Telecommunications.
The University of Reading ranked 33rd for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 489th in the World with 19,678 publications made and 839,246 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Immunology, Anatomy and Physiology.
The University of Reading ranked 27th for Business in the United Kingdom and 198th in the World with 13,324 publications made and 408,343 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of Reading ranked 28th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 326th in the World with 13,014 publications made and 481,136 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
The University of Reading ranked 38th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 400th in the World with 12,801 publications made and 444,406 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Reading ranked 26th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 169th in the World with 11,228 publications made and 344,935 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
The University of Reading ranked 29th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 167th in the World with 8,430 publications made and 189,070 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.
