The University of Southampton ranked 12th in the United Kingdom, 122nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 72 research topics. The University of Southampton ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 161,610 academic publications and 5,625,631 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 161 notable alumni.
The University of Southampton ranked 6th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 102nd in the World with 82,033 publications made and 2,720,430 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Metallurgical Engineering.
The University of Southampton ranked 6th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 105th in the World with 79,488 publications made and 2,595,947 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Southampton ranked 16th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 182nd in the World with 78,348 publications made and 3,320,669 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
The University of Southampton ranked 13th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 158th in the World with 73,154 publications made and 2,748,509 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Southampton ranked 17th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 114th in the World with 69,165 publications made and 2,328,188 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Southampton ranked 9th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 102nd in the World with 67,815 publications made and 2,340,392 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Machine Learning, Neuroscience.
The University of Southampton ranked 11th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 104th in the World with 61,762 publications made and 2,225,119 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Southampton ranked 16th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 160th in the World with 60,524 publications made and 2,681,292 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
The University of Southampton ranked 15th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 141st in the World with 32,450 publications made and 1,378,591 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Southampton ranked 9th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 102nd in the World with 32,289 publications made and 1,159,962 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Southampton ranked 13th for Business in the United Kingdom and 97th in the World with 25,390 publications made and 805,505 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of Southampton ranked 15th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 84th in the World with 20,273 publications made and 714,395 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
The University of Southampton ranked 17th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 85th in the World with 13,384 publications made and 330,802 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
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.
