University of the Arts London: Rankings

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The University of the Arts London ranked 102nd in the United Kingdom, 1703rd in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 29 research topics. The University of the Arts London ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,030 academic publications and 13,922 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 44 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#1703 of 14,131 In the World
#587 of 2,785 In Europe
#102 of 163 In the United Kingdom
#81 of 131 In England
#21 of 35 In London
#60 of 1,196 For Photography
#208 of 1,025 For Illustration and Concept Art
#238 of 1,060 For Cinematography
#1363 of 7,738 For Alumni Impact
#340 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 26 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The University of the Arts London ranked 119th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 2663rd in the World with 1,722 publications made and 11,744 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#119 of 153 In the United Kingdom
#778 of 1,492 In Europe
#2663 of 7,020 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
1991 1 1
1992 0 0
1993 0 0
1994 1 0
1995 0 0
1996 1 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 0 0
2000 0 0
2001 0 0
2002 2 0
2003 4 3
2004 7 2
2005 20 15
2006 23 31
2007 42 45
2008 41 85
2009 76 155
2010 47 219
2011 56 215
2012 52 293
2013 54 377
2014 90 434
2015 108 484
2016 128 538
2017 124 652
2018 120 719
2019 162 951
2020 125 1213
2021 119 1497
2022 176 1562
2023 133 1751

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 71 236 569
Media Studies 107 261 704
Aesthetics 95 353 883
Gender Studies 114 368 1134
Anthropology 114 484 1344
Communications and Public Relations 120 586 1757
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 114 588 1766
Sociology 116 596 1912
Education Majors 119 560 1969
Linguistics 108 631 1984
History 120 668 2141
Law 119 708 2344
Library and Information science 126 689 2350
Archaeology 118 713 2367
Philosophy 115 763 2483
Political Science 121 789 2577

Art & Design rankings

The University of the Arts London ranked 107th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 1188th in the World with 1,133 publications made and 5,059 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
#107 of 150 In the United Kingdom
#468 of 1,349 In Europe
#1188 of 5,720 In the World

University of the Arts London
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1991 1 1
1992 0 0
1993 0 0
1994 1 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 0 0
2000 0 0
2001 0 0
2002 0 0
2003 1 1
2004 5 1
2005 12 12
2006 17 8
2007 30 23
2008 34 42
2009 51 75
2010 32 101
2011 31 104
2012 41 115
2013 36 176
2014 68 182
2015 80 217
2016 90 231
2017 88 285
2018 81 338
2019 102 387
2020 76 473
2021 75 591
2022 96 583
2023 81 653

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 12 19 60
Illustration and Concept Art 31 105 208
Cinematography 58 104 238
Painting and Drawing 46 168 350
Sculpture 46 168 350
Singing and Vocal Performance 43 145 377
Performing arts 79 253 560
Art History 71 236 569
Entertainment Industry Business 81 250 656
Creative Writing 104 298 752
Aesthetics 95 353 883
Music 91 329 894
Graphic Design 76 351 940
Fashion Design 95 413 1021
Literature 112 472 1259
Multimedia 108 543 1703

Computer Science rankings

The University of the Arts London ranked 119th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 3076th in the World with 1,025 publications made and 8,821 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Human-Computer Interaction, Management Information Systems.

Computer Science ranking Location
#119 of 150 In the United Kingdom
#818 of 1,459 In Europe
#3076 of 6,752 In the World

University of the Arts London
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
2003 1 1
2004 3 1
2005 17 11
2006 13 16
2007 24 29
2008 21 47
2009 44 106
2010 24 137
2011 32 141
2012 31 172
2013 31 227
2014 54 282
2015 52 327
2016 71 372
2017 73 424
2018 76 506
2019 106 716
2020 74 852
2021 69 1133
2022 108 1185
2023 88 1330

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
Multimedia 108 543 1703
Human-Computer Interaction 105 614 1703
Data Science 105 612 1725
Management Information Systems 109 652 1759
Library and Information science 126 689 2350
Neuroscience 119 721 2587
Computer Vision 104 755 2795
Cyber Security 116 810 3013
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 115 823 3063
Cognitive Science 124 791 3125
Machine Learning 117 889 3597
Computer Networking 123 1073 4352
Telecommunications 123 1069 4390

Environmental Science rankings

The University of the Arts London ranked 126th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 3757th in the World with 966 publications made and 6,713 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#126 of 148 In the United Kingdom
#922 of 1,458 In Europe
#3757 of 6,798 In the World

University of the Arts London
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1991 0 1
1992 0 0
1993 0 0
1994 1 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 0 0
2000 0 0
2001 0 0
2002 0 0
2003 2 0
2004 4 1
2005 12 4
2006 11 16
2007 19 22
2008 20 40
2009 42 73
2010 23 108
2011 25 116
2012 24 143
2013 39 224
2014 40 244
2015 69 252
2016 66 273
2017 76 342
2018 72 410
2019 100 575
2020 65 731
2021 67 939
2022 103 954
2023 80 1109

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 3202
Paleontology 129 945 4014
Oceanography 125 996 4016
Geology 128 1021 4239
Ecology 129 1043 4478

Engineering rankings

The University of the Arts London ranked 124th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 4173rd in the World with 798 publications made and 5,011 citations received. Main research topics: Mechanical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Materials Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Optical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#124 of 150 In the United Kingdom
#1039 of 1,453 In Europe
#4173 of 6,684 In the World

University of the Arts London
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
2003 0 1
2004 1 0
2005 11 5
2006 10 9
2007 27 22
2008 16 41
2009 39 84
2010 20 107
2011 25 118
2012 23 140
2013 25 179
2014 45 217
2015 45 219
2016 49 259
2017 58 283
2018 61 350
2019 74 459
2020 51 560
2021 52 806
2022 83 835
2023 76 964

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 82 396 1059
Human-Computer Interaction 105 614 1703
Acoustical Engineering 119 808 2905
Civil Engineering 116 858 3150
Mechanical Engineering 122 992 3670
Structural Engineering 116 970 3709
Chemical Engineering 113 974 4155
Computer Networking 123 1073 4352
Telecommunications 123 1069 4390
Optical Engineering 124 1080 4405
Materials Science 121 1138 4758

Psychology rankings

The University of the Arts London ranked 122nd for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 2824th in the World with 675 publications made and 6,750 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science.

Psychology ranking Location
#122 of 151 In the United Kingdom
#745 of 1,414 In Europe
#2824 of 6,528 In the World

University of the Arts London
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
2003 2 2
2004 4 2
2005 8 8
2006 5 15
2007 13 19
2008 13 36
2009 35 84
2010 18 102
2011 20 110
2012 20 152
2013 23 199
2014 32 207
2015 39 255
2016 54 288
2017 53 328
2018 44 406
2019 71 508
2020 47 591
2021 47 767
2022 58 766
2023 60 903

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 119 560 1969
Social Psychology 122 744 2579
Neuroscience 119 721 2587
Cognitive Science 124 791 3125
Psychiatry 132 975 4262

Business rankings

The University of the Arts London ranked 116th for Business in the United Kingdom and 2577th in the World with 653 publications made and 7,420 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Management Information Systems.

Business ranking Location
#116 of 145 In the United Kingdom
#764 of 1,414 In Europe
#2577 of 6,187 In the World

University of the Arts London
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
2004 4 1
2005 4 7
2006 10 22
2007 15 26
2008 10 48
2009 30 87
2010 18 112
2011 32 123
2012 20 161
2013 29 222
2014 33 258
2015 37 308
2016 58 329
2017 44 366
2018 47 390
2019 66 524
2020 45 677
2021 33 888
2022 61 923
2023 52 1057

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 81 250 656
Advertising 95 353 911
Management Information Systems 109 652 1759
Marketing 114 668 2053
Finance 118 853 3041
Management 124 880 3214

Biology rankings

The University of the Arts London ranked 127th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 4350th in the World with 643 publications made and 6,692 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#127 of 148 In the United Kingdom
#1003 of 1,445 In Europe
#4350 of 6,770 In the World

University of the Arts London
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1991 0 0
1992 0 0
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 0 0
2000 0 0
2001 0 0
2002 0 0
2003 2 0
2004 1 2
2005 8 7
2006 7 16
2007 13 10
2008 13 33
2009 31 82
2010 14 96
2011 19 97
2012 15 134
2013 22 200
2014 26 194
2015 45 219
2016 36 215
2017 58 270
2018 42 335
2019 60 448
2020 49 549
2021 48 686
2022 70 752
2023 59 968

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 119 721 2587
Paleontology 129 945 4014
Botany 129 1082 4986
Genetics 129 1113 5131
Biochemistry 130 1143 5301

Physics rankings

The University of the Arts London ranked 126th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 4204th in the World with 624 publications made and 4,715 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Acoustical Engineering, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.

Physics ranking Location
#126 of 149 In the United Kingdom
#1043 of 1,446 In Europe
#4204 of 6,603 In the World

University of the Arts London
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
2003 1 2
2004 2 0
2005 9 3
2006 11 12
2007 20 13
2008 10 24
2009 26 60
2010 19 93
2011 29 94
2012 19 116
2013 21 150
2014 32 179
2015 33 174
2016 35 182
2017 41 207
2018 46 264
2019 51 326
2020 47 437
2021 38 535
2022 69 599
2023 61 739

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 119 808 2905
Astrophysics and Astronomy 127 1002 3950
Optical Engineering 124 1080 4405
Quantum and Particle physics 129 1104 4486
Materials Science 121 1138 4758

Economics rankings

The University of the Arts London ranked 125th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 3102nd in the World with 394 publications made and 3,941 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies.

Economics ranking Location
#125 of 142 In the United Kingdom
#844 of 1,366 In Europe
#3102 of 5,995 In the World

University of the Arts London
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1991 1 0
1992 0 0
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 0 0
2000 0 0
2001 0 0
2002 1 0
2003 1 1
2004 1 0
2005 4 2
2006 5 7
2007 4 13
2008 5 27
2009 15 46
2010 12 60
2011 12 70
2012 11 99
2013 11 114
2014 15 150
2015 21 166
2016 30 139
2017 32 199
2018 35 209
2019 43 288
2020 32 416
2021 24 435
2022 49 502
2023 29 512

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 118 853 3041
Development Studies 126 803 3182

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for the University of the Arts London

Speciality United Kingdom Europe World Rank
Math Teachers 118 598 2322
Nursing 129 830 3553
Mathematics 126 980 4033
Statistics 129 1021 4219
Pathology 130 988 4457
Medicine 131 1059 4737
Chemistry 131 1213 5278
Organic Chemistry 129 1191 5323