The University of the Highlands and Islands ranked 118th in the United Kingdom, 2242nd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 19 research topics. The University of the Highlands and Islands ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,385 academic publications and 43,660 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 3358th in the World with 1,512 publications made and 25,871 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, History, Archaeology.
The University of the Highlands and Islands ranked 121st for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 3313th in the World with 1,380 publications made and 27,142 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 3766th in the World with 1,300 publications made and 29,316 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 3312th in the World with 1,080 publications made and 23,698 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 4167th in the World with 859 publications made and 15,751 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 4082nd in the World with 784 publications made and 19,525 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Chemistry, Physical chemistry.
The University of the Highlands and Islands ranked 128th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 3982nd in the World with 766 publications made and 15,181 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Telecommunications.
The University of the Highlands and Islands ranked 127th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 4324th in the World with 692 publications made and 12,131 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 126th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 3267th in the World with 671 publications made and 13,693 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 3114th in the World with 404 publications made and 9,213 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance.
The University of the Highlands and Islands ranked 130th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 4283rd in the World with 368 publications made and 7,277 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers.
The University of the Highlands and Islands ranked 132nd for Business in the United Kingdom and 4217th in the World with 359 publications made and 6,502 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance.
The University of the Highlands and Islands ranked 130th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 2655th in the World with 301 publications made and 4,865 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History.
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