The University of the West of Scotland ranked 96th in the United Kingdom, 1424th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 119 research topics. The University of the West of Scotland ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 10,314 academic publications and 278,171 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 11 notable alumni.
The University of the West of Scotland ranked 94th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 1382nd in the World with 5,939 publications made and 124,123 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of the West of Scotland ranked 87th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 1870th in the World with 4,653 publications made and 170,427 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Telecommunications, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of the West of Scotland ranked 89th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 1442nd in the World with 4,650 publications made and 160,098 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Computer Networking.
The University of the West of Scotland ranked 91st for Biology in the United Kingdom and 2016th in the World with 4,374 publications made and 118,845 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of the West of Scotland ranked 94th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 1812th in the World with 4,183 publications made and 100,461 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of the West of Scotland ranked 90th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 1959th in the World with 4,111 publications made and 160,088 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of the West of Scotland ranked 94th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 1587th in the World with 3,843 publications made and 94,542 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Public Health, Physical Therapy.
The University of the West of Scotland ranked 85th for Chemistry in the United Kingdom and 2176th in the World with 3,276 publications made and 92,455 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
The University of the West of Scotland ranked 96th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 1274th in the World with 3,108 publications made and 72,924 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of the West of Scotland ranked 96th for Business in the United Kingdom and 1204th in the World with 2,629 publications made and 54,213 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Public Policy / Administration.
The University of the West of Scotland ranked 89th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 1445th in the World with 2,340 publications made and 55,197 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics.
The University of the West of Scotland ranked 97th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 1194th in the World with 1,936 publications made and 40,942 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Political Economy, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade.
The University of the West of Scotland ranked 103rd for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 1169th in the World with 1,258 publications made and 20,619 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, 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.
