The University of Salford ranked 56th in the United Kingdom, 648th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 200 research topics. The University of Salford ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 33,169 academic publications and 737,922 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 74 notable alumni.
The University of Salford ranked 48th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 709th in the World with 17,095 publications made and 385,200 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Salford ranked 60th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 670th in the World with 16,488 publications made and 367,351 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Salford ranked 51st for Physics in the United Kingdom and 794th in the World with 15,339 publications made and 336,028 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Salford ranked 56th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 950th in the World with 14,756 publications made and 420,570 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Nanotechnology.
The University of Salford ranked 57th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 765th in the World with 13,668 publications made and 336,545 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Salford ranked 58th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 684th in the World with 12,998 publications made and 329,474 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Cyber Security.
The University of Salford ranked 55th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 1010th in the World with 12,922 publications made and 322,163 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Salford ranked 45th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 700th in the World with 12,825 publications made and 364,853 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Physical Therapy, Nursing.
The University of Salford ranked 50th for Business in the United Kingdom and 471st in the World with 7,796 publications made and 179,875 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Project Management.
The University of Salford ranked 60th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 646th in the World with 7,516 publications made and 228,936 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Salford ranked 63rd for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 783rd in the World with 5,403 publications made and 172,483 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Salford ranked 59th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 532nd in the World with 4,931 publications made and 127,287 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The University of Salford ranked 58th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 498th in the World with 3,577 publications made and 66,290 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Multimedia.
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.
