University of the Arts London: Rankings

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The University of the Arts London ranked 100th in the United Kingdom, 1510th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 33 research topics. The University of the Arts London ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,694 academic publications and 25,923 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 48 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#1510 of 14,131 In the World
#568 of 2,785 In Europe
#100 of 163 In the United Kingdom
#80 of 131 In England
#21 of 35 In London
#76 of 1,101 For Photography
#132 of 1,033 For Illustration and Concept Art
#174 of 1,062 For Painting and Drawing
#1330 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#283 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 30 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The University of the Arts London ranked 116th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 2617th in the World with 2,230 publications made and 21,895 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#116 of 154 In the United Kingdom
#772 of 1,502 In Europe
#2617 of 7,088 In the World

University of the Arts London
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 0 2
1994 1 4
1995 0 0
1996 1 6
1997 0 9
1998 0 8
1999 0 7
2000 0 8
2001 0 10
2002 2 6
2003 5 4
2004 8 19
2005 23 36
2006 25 54
2007 42 74
2008 45 139
2009 74 202
2010 56 251
2011 58 283
2012 48 359
2013 64 454
2014 102 519
2015 119 602
2016 135 714
2017 139 928
2018 132 1014
2019 180 1323
2020 142 1819
2021 151 2223
2022 213 2292
2023 177 2724
2024 163 2330
2025 145 2119

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of the Arts London in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United Kingdom ranking Europe ranking World rank
Art History 74 223 522
Media Studies 108 262 686
Aesthetics 91 349 852
Gender Studies 112 378 1165
Anthropology 115 499 1422
Journalism and Digital Media 104 482 1476
Communications and Public Relations 118 582 1735
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 113 604 1816
Education Majors 116 545 1878
Sociology 115 594 1884
Linguistics 108 635 2058
History 118 657 2066
Law 118 674 2158
Archaeology 115 699 2307
Library and Information science 126 706 2413
Political Science 118 768 2418
Philosophy 113 773 2517
Classics and Ancient History 125 777 2692

Art & Design rankings

The University of the Arts London ranked 100th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 1102nd in the World with 1,450 publications made and 9,926 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Literature, 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.

Art & Design ranking Location
#100 of 151 In the United Kingdom
#430 of 1,385 In Europe
#1102 of 6,010 In the World

University of the Arts London
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1993 0 2
1994 1 3
1995 0 0
1996 0 2
1997 0 4
1998 0 3
1999 0 7
2000 0 4
2001 0 7
2002 1 4
2003 2 2
2004 6 11
2005 13 21
2006 19 27
2007 28 40
2008 35 80
2009 49 104
2010 40 117
2011 34 136
2012 40 145
2013 36 205
2014 71 225
2015 88 274
2016 91 323
2017 100 420
2018 88 473
2019 117 562
2020 93 717
2021 89 903
2022 123 869
2023 114 1081
2024 95 802
2025 89 720

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of the Arts London in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield United Kingdom ranking Europe ranking World rank
Photography 20 27 76
Illustration and Concept Art 23 71 132
Painting and Drawing 27 88 174
Sculpture 27 88 174
Cinematography 58 108 247
Singing and Vocal Performance 47 158 413
Art History 74 223 522
Performing arts 79 247 556
Interior Design 49 227 566
Entertainment Industry Business 79 248 649
Creative Writing 96 274 676
Music 83 303 781
Aesthetics 91 349 852
Fashion Design 86 369 904
Graphic Design 70 344 920
Game Design and Development 84 408 1015
Literature 104 431 1149
Computer Graphics 88 568 1677
Multimedia 107 554 1783

Computer Science rankings

The University of the Arts London ranked 117th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 3075th in the World with 1,322 publications made and 15,506 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Human-Computer Interaction, Machine Learning, Management Information Systems.

Computer Science ranking Location
#117 of 150 In the United Kingdom
#815 of 1,470 In Europe
#3075 of 6,855 In the World

University of the Arts London
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1993 0 1
1994 1 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 3
1997 0 3
1998 0 4
1999 0 1
2000 0 5
2001 0 0
2002 1 0
2003 1 3
2004 4 7
2005 20 24
2006 14 26
2007 24 47
2008 23 80
2009 42 123
2010 27 152
2011 33 180
2012 28 204
2013 36 259
2014 60 324
2015 59 391
2016 77 433
2017 76 572
2018 84 701
2019 115 921
2020 86 1186
2021 84 1494
2022 135 1594
2023 108 1917
2024 100 1569
2025 97 1405

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of the Arts London in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield United Kingdom ranking Europe ranking World rank
Game Design and Development 84 408 1015
Computer Graphics 88 568 1677
Data Science 101 592 1723
Management Information Systems 106 642 1742
Multimedia 107 554 1783
Human-Computer Interaction 104 608 1790
Library and Information science 126 706 2413
Computer Vision 103 751 2786
Neuroscience 119 762 2815
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 114 807 2997
Cyber Security 117 832 3118
Cognitive Science 123 801 3236
Machine Learning 117 878 3616
Telecommunications 121 1067 4410
Computer Networking 122 1091 4513

Environmental Science rankings

The University of the Arts London ranked 124th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 3718th in the World with 1,254 publications made and 12,104 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#124 of 149 In the United Kingdom
#915 of 1,464 In Europe
#3718 of 6,888 In the World

University of the Arts London
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 0 2
1994 1 2
1995 0 0
1996 0 6
1997 0 2
1998 0 0
1999 0 2
2000 0 3
2001 0 5
2002 0 1
2003 3 0
2004 4 8
2005 14 12
2006 13 24
2007 21 42
2008 20 70
2009 42 99
2010 25 127
2011 29 143
2012 22 190
2013 41 261
2014 51 298
2015 74 325
2016 75 350
2017 84 495
2018 84 555
2019 119 748
2020 78 1046
2021 88 1289
2022 128 1315
2023 105 1610
2024 79 1358
2025 62 1184

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of the Arts London in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United Kingdom ranking Europe ranking World rank
Geography and Cartography 124 849 3180
Oceanography 124 966 3857
Paleontology 125 934 3973
Geology 126 1010 4184
Environmental Management 124 1034 4211
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 126 1048 4292
Ecology 128 1021 4316

Engineering rankings

The University of the Arts London ranked 124th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 4128th in the World with 1,068 publications made and 9,100 citations received. Main research topics: Mechanical Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, Acoustical Engineering, Materials Science, Optical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#124 of 150 In the United Kingdom
#1039 of 1,466 In Europe
#4128 of 6,795 In the World

University of the Arts London
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1993 0 1
1994 1 2
1995 1 1
1996 1 0
1997 0 1
1998 0 2
1999 0 2
2000 0 2
2001 0 2
2002 1 2
2003 0 4
2004 2 3
2005 13 11
2006 12 15
2007 29 37
2008 18 59
2009 36 105
2010 25 117
2011 29 135
2012 22 157
2013 30 210
2014 52 259
2015 53 259
2016 53 316
2017 64 405
2018 63 468
2019 83 596
2020 64 791
2021 68 1047
2022 97 1115
2023 105 1376
2024 79 1253
2025 78 1289

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of the Arts London in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield United Kingdom ranking Europe ranking World rank
Architectural Engineering 84 408 1098
Human-Computer Interaction 104 608 1790
Acoustical Engineering 118 807 2869
Civil Engineering 118 861 3211
Mechanical Engineering 117 952 3502
Structural Engineering 119 989 3816
Chemical Engineering 115 1002 4280
Telecommunications 121 1067 4410
Computer Networking 122 1091 4513
Optical Engineering 126 1092 4514
Materials Science 121 1145 4768

Psychology rankings

The University of the Arts London ranked 120th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 2814th in the World with 838 publications made and 11,852 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science.

Psychology ranking Location
#120 of 151 In the United Kingdom
#736 of 1,424 In Europe
#2814 of 6,663 In the World

University of the Arts London
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 1
1995 0 0
1996 0 1
1997 0 0
1998 0 1
1999 0 4
2000 0 1
2001 0 1
2002 3 1
2003 1 2
2004 4 11
2005 11 17
2006 5 24
2007 13 38
2008 16 63
2009 33 98
2010 20 108
2011 21 148
2012 21 172
2013 24 231
2014 33 241
2015 40 288
2016 54 342
2017 57 453
2018 47 529
2019 75 674
2020 54 810
2021 56 1040
2022 78 1028
2023 66 1254
2024 65 972
2025 47 899

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of the Arts London in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield United Kingdom ranking Europe ranking World rank
Education Majors 116 545 1878
Social Psychology 122 739 2603
Neuroscience 119 762 2815
Cognitive Science 123 801 3236
Psychiatry 126 828 3422
Child Psychology 129 837 3507

Biology rankings

The University of the Arts London ranked 127th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 4401st in the World with 809 publications made and 11,116 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#127 of 149 In the United Kingdom
#1003 of 1,449 In Europe
#4401 of 6,841 In the World

University of the Arts London
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 0 1
1994 0 2
1995 0 0
1996 0 2
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 0 2
2000 0 1
2001 0 3
2002 1 1
2003 3 0
2004 1 6
2005 11 13
2006 9 19
2007 13 27
2008 17 59
2009 25 96
2010 14 117
2011 21 108
2012 14 162
2013 22 213
2014 30 232
2015 49 249
2016 37 256
2017 62 355
2018 49 443
2019 75 540
2020 51 748
2021 60 918
2022 86 972
2023 72 1296
2024 52 1032
2025 40 894

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of the Arts London in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United Kingdom ranking Europe ranking World rank
Neuroscience 119 762 2815
Paleontology 125 934 3973
Botany 129 1076 4994
Genetics 127 1105 5082
Biochemistry 130 1132 5258

Business rankings

The University of the Arts London ranked 117th for Business in the United Kingdom and 2654th in the World with 799 publications made and 12,250 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Management Information Systems.

Business ranking Location
#117 of 146 In the United Kingdom
#789 of 1,436 In Europe
#2654 of 6,366 In the World

University of the Arts London
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1993 0 2
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 1
1998 0 1
1999 0 0
2000 0 1
2001 0 1
2002 1 1
2003 0 2
2004 4 6
2005 6 13
2006 11 28
2007 15 37
2008 10 62
2009 28 103
2010 19 119
2011 30 136
2012 20 186
2013 33 239
2014 39 296
2015 43 369
2016 53 373
2017 47 489
2018 52 504
2019 71 652
2020 43 919
2021 42 1195
2022 82 1230
2023 66 1497
2024 48 1120
2025 42 986

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of the Arts London in various areas of Business.

Business subfield United Kingdom ranking Europe ranking World rank
Entertainment Industry Business 79 248 649
Advertising 98 374 1003
Management Information Systems 106 642 1742
Marketing 115 695 2214
Management 122 875 3220
Finance 119 904 3239

Physics rankings

The University of the Arts London ranked 126th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 4183rd in the World with 777 publications made and 8,328 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Acoustical Engineering, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.

Physics ranking Location
#126 of 150 In the United Kingdom
#1043 of 1,460 In Europe
#4183 of 6,729 In the World

University of the Arts London
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1993 0 2
1994 0 2
1995 1 1
1996 1 0
1997 0 2
1998 0 1
1999 0 4
2000 0 3
2001 0 2
2002 1 3
2003 2 4
2004 2 3
2005 11 9
2006 13 18
2007 22 24
2008 11 37
2009 24 79
2010 21 97
2011 33 110
2012 17 125
2013 22 172
2014 38 215
2015 36 207
2016 38 233
2017 47 301
2018 50 345
2019 52 445
2020 59 612
2021 45 726
2022 78 807
2023 67 1049
2024 45 809
2025 48 791

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of the Arts London in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United Kingdom ranking Europe ranking World rank
Acoustical Engineering 118 807 2869
Astrophysics and Astronomy 127 972 3802
Quantum and Particle physics 128 1082 4437
Optical Engineering 126 1092 4514
Materials Science 121 1145 4768

Economics rankings

The University of the Arts London ranked 124th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 3222nd in the World with 478 publications made and 6,567 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance.

Economics ranking Location
#124 of 144 In the United Kingdom
#865 of 1,391 In Europe
#3222 of 6,188 In the World

University of the Arts London
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 2
1998 0 2
1999 0 0
2000 0 2
2001 0 1
2002 0 1
2003 1 1
2004 2 2
2005 4 7
2006 5 15
2007 4 17
2008 5 38
2009 14 52
2010 12 69
2011 12 84
2012 11 110
2013 13 134
2014 19 168
2015 25 194
2016 31 174
2017 32 265
2018 40 279
2019 48 357
2020 31 560
2021 30 610
2022 55 673
2023 39 784
2024 23 528
2025 25 476

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of the Arts London in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield United Kingdom ranking Europe ranking World rank
Finance 119 904 3239
Development Studies 126 832 3272

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for the University of the Arts London

Speciality United Kingdom Europe World Rank
Math Teachers 116 585 2239
Health Science 128 873 3791
Nursing 130 889 3975
Mathematics 123 974 4024
Statistics 129 1035 4325
Pathology 131 983 4463
Medicine 130 1023 4486
Public Health 133 1047 4802
Chemistry 130 1200 5228
Organic Chemistry 129 1195 5339