The University of Sussex ranked 25th in the United Kingdom, 267th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 34 research topics. The University of Sussex ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 72,021 academic publications and 2,828,252 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 256 notable alumni.
The University of Sussex ranked 21st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 158th in the World with 39,680 publications made and 1,466,520 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Sussex ranked 28th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 378th in the World with 32,948 publications made and 1,500,491 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Sussex ranked 21st for Physics in the United Kingdom and 290th in the World with 31,444 publications made and 1,403,401 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Sussex ranked 21st for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 252nd in the World with 30,024 publications made and 1,303,772 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Machine Learning, Computer Vision.
The University of Sussex ranked 29th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 379th in the World with 29,322 publications made and 1,232,363 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Sussex ranked 28th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 278th in the World with 27,255 publications made and 1,183,494 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Sussex ranked 29th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 386th in the World with 26,119 publications made and 1,176,952 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.
The University of Sussex ranked 31st for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 469th in the World with 21,274 publications made and 992,590 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Nursing, Anatomy and Physiology.
The University of Sussex ranked 24th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 253rd in the World with 17,452 publications made and 764,894 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The University of Sussex ranked 20th for Business in the United Kingdom and 154th in the World with 13,917 publications made and 540,536 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, Management Information Systems.
The University of Sussex ranked 17th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 91st in the World with 13,084 publications made and 536,784 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Political Economy, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade.
The University of Sussex ranked 33rd for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 345th in the World with 11,487 publications made and 551,697 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Sussex ranked 22nd for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 115th in the World with 8,862 publications made and 240,836 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.
