The University of Sunderland ranked 101st in the United Kingdom, 1515th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 95 research topics. The University of Sunderland ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 7,283 academic publications and 139,644 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 17 notable alumni.
The University of Sunderland ranked 100th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 1474th in the World with 4,670 publications made and 87,883 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Sunderland ranked 97th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 1817th in the World with 3,213 publications made and 64,849 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Cyber Security, Cognitive Science.
The University of Sunderland ranked 98th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 2298th in the World with 3,167 publications made and 77,479 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Sunderland ranked 104th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 1836th in the World with 3,006 publications made and 65,337 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Public Health, Surgery.
The University of Sunderland ranked 100th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 2062nd in the World with 2,837 publications made and 65,599 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Sunderland ranked 98th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 2378th in the World with 2,714 publications made and 56,411 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Sunderland ranked 101st for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 1425th in the World with 2,506 publications made and 56,433 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Sunderland ranked 100th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 2394th in the World with 2,263 publications made and 53,860 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Sunderland ranked 92nd for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 2519th in the World with 1,999 publications made and 50,261 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of Sunderland ranked 99th for Business in the United Kingdom and 1403rd in the World with 1,979 publications made and 33,710 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
The University of Sunderland ranked 98th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 1940th in the World with 1,402 publications made and 34,649 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research.
The University of Sunderland ranked 104th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 1610th in the World with 1,315 publications made and 19,714 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy.
The University of Sunderland ranked 98th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 1067th in the World with 1,230 publications made and 20,339 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.
