The University of the Highlands and Islands ranked 118th in the United Kingdom, 2114th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 21 research topics. The University of the Highlands and Islands ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,474 academic publications and 49,043 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 7 notable alumni.
The University of the Highlands and Islands ranked 127th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 3412th in the World with 1,557 publications made and 28,794 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, History, Archaeology.
The University of the Highlands and Islands ranked 120th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 3299th in the World with 1,446 publications made and 30,839 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of the Highlands and Islands ranked 122nd for Biology in the United Kingdom and 3751st in the World with 1,349 publications made and 33,098 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation, Botany.
The University of the Highlands and Islands ranked 121st for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 3308th in the World with 1,110 publications made and 26,295 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Public Health, Health Science.
The University of the Highlands and Islands ranked 125th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 4133rd in the World with 902 publications made and 17,722 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering.
The University of the Highlands and Islands ranked 118th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 4068th in the World with 805 publications made and 21,929 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Chemistry, Physical chemistry.
The University of the Highlands and Islands ranked 127th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 4006th in the World with 783 publications made and 16,990 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
The University of the Highlands and Islands ranked 127th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 4298th in the World with 724 publications made and 13,715 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of the Highlands and Islands ranked 125th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 3248th in the World with 687 publications made and 15,352 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
The University of the Highlands and Islands ranked 123rd for Economics in the United Kingdom and 3111th in the World with 417 publications made and 10,472 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance.
The University of the Highlands and Islands ranked 132nd for Business in the United Kingdom and 4206th in the World with 376 publications made and 7,217 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance.
The University of the Highlands and Islands ranked 130th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 4306th in the World with 372 publications made and 8,152 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers.
The University of the Highlands and Islands ranked 130th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 2658th in the World with 312 publications made and 5,369 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History.
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