The University of Surrey ranked 31st in the United Kingdom, 321st in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 231 research topics. The University of Surrey ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 69,233 academic publications and 1,878,433 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 72 notable alumni.
The University of Surrey ranked 23rd for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 310th in the World with 38,112 publications made and 1,023,178 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Metallurgical Engineering.
The University of Surrey ranked 28th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 324th in the World with 35,540 publications made and 976,681 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Surrey ranked 23rd for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 272nd in the World with 32,159 publications made and 923,861 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Machine Learning, Neuroscience.
The University of Surrey ranked 37th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 532nd in the World with 31,520 publications made and 985,570 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Nanotechnology.
The University of Surrey ranked 36th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 320th in the World with 31,412 publications made and 894,439 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Surrey ranked 34th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 457th in the World with 30,627 publications made and 907,805 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Surrey ranked 36th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 393rd in the World with 26,046 publications made and 789,338 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Surrey ranked 34th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 501st in the World with 23,263 publications made and 723,242 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Surgery, Nursing.
The University of Surrey ranked 27th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 303rd in the World with 17,160 publications made and 603,690 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Surrey ranked 27th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 321st in the World with 15,382 publications made and 421,950 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Surrey ranked 31st for Business in the United Kingdom and 220th in the World with 13,063 publications made and 413,768 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Hospitality and Hotel Management, Management Information Systems.
The University of Surrey ranked 39th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 266th in the World with 8,662 publications made and 264,307 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Economics, International Trade.
The University of Surrey ranked 33rd for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 212th in the World with 6,988 publications made and 183,758 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, Art History.
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.
