The University of Southampton ranked 14th in the United Kingdom, 137th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 81 research topics. The University of Southampton ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 138,695 academic publications and 3,860,308 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 144 notable alumni.
The University of Southampton ranked 6th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 95th in the World with 72,548 publications made and 1,927,027 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 97th in the World with 70,053 publications made and 1,853,461 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 184th in the World with 68,843 publications made and 2,385,423 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
The University of Southampton ranked 13th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 156th in the World with 65,645 publications made and 2,002,202 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Southampton ranked 16th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 107th in the World with 60,083 publications made and 1,533,465 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 96th in the World with 59,655 publications made and 1,564,324 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Machine Learning, Neuroscience.
The University of Southampton ranked 12th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 104th in the World with 53,913 publications made and 1,581,989 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 161st in the World with 52,189 publications made and 1,856,214 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
The University of Southampton ranked 9th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 97th in the World with 29,521 publications made and 831,550 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Southampton ranked 15th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 139th in the World with 28,327 publications made and 943,986 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Southampton ranked 13th for Business in the United Kingdom and 94th in the World with 22,680 publications made and 536,401 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 80th in the World with 17,934 publications made and 468,880 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 81st in the World with 11,573 publications made and 217,490 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.
