The University of Stirling ranked 50th in the United Kingdom, 600th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 177 research topics. The University of Stirling ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 30,792 academic publications and 1,004,999 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 51 notable alumni.
The University of Stirling ranked 44th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 433rd in the World with 20,667 publications made and 668,249 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Stirling ranked 43rd for Biology in the United Kingdom and 743rd in the World with 15,733 publications made and 644,828 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Paleontology, Biochemistry, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation, Neuroscience.
The University of Stirling ranked 45th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 508th in the World with 15,160 publications made and 570,571 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation.
The University of Stirling ranked 48th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 729th in the World with 12,231 publications made and 472,536 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Nursing, Surgery.
The University of Stirling ranked 61st for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 702nd in the World with 11,179 publications made and 379,445 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Cognitive Science, Library and Information science.
The University of Stirling ranked 46th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 489th in the World with 9,482 publications made and 349,265 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Stirling ranked 67th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 1156th in the World with 9,170 publications made and 288,179 citations received. Main research topics: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Stirling ranked 57th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 1141st in the World with 8,272 publications made and 332,431 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.
The University of Stirling ranked 65th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 1198th in the World with 8,068 publications made and 252,535 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Stirling ranked 44th for Business in the United Kingdom and 415th in the World with 7,325 publications made and 221,613 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Accounting.
The University of Stirling ranked 43rd for Economics in the United Kingdom and 331st in the World with 6,021 publications made and 212,727 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The University of Stirling ranked 59th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 754th in the World with 5,222 publications made and 187,945 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Operations Research, Actuarial Science.
The University of Stirling ranked 42nd for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 320th in the World with 4,478 publications made and 142,973 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.
