The University of Stirling ranked 48th in the United Kingdom, 592nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 176 research topics. The University of Stirling ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 32,025 academic publications and 1,059,658 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 54 notable alumni.
The University of Stirling ranked 44th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 435th in the World with 21,469 publications made and 703,723 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Stirling ranked 43rd for Biology in the United Kingdom and 755th in the World with 16,156 publications made and 680,136 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 517th in the World with 15,593 publications made and 601,697 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 727th in the World with 12,635 publications made and 498,040 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 709th in the World with 11,431 publications made and 397,885 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 497th in the World with 9,735 publications made and 368,681 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 1176th in the World with 9,408 publications made and 304,093 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 1165th in the World with 8,448 publications made and 349,448 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.
The University of Stirling ranked 66th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 1222nd in the World with 8,301 publications made and 265,790 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 414th in the World with 7,565 publications made and 233,531 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Accounting.
The University of Stirling ranked 43rd for Economics in the United Kingdom and 332nd in the World with 6,220 publications made and 224,774 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The University of Stirling ranked 61st for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 769th in the World with 5,321 publications made and 196,434 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 325th in the World with 4,616 publications made and 149,923 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.
