The University of the West of Scotland ranked 98th in the United Kingdom, 1481st in the global 2026 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 10,798 academic publications and 300,931 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 12 notable alumni.
The University of the West of Scotland ranked 94th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 1364th in the World with 6,255 publications made and 134,152 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of the West of Scotland ranked 88th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 1450th in the World with 4,826 publications made and 172,724 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Computer Networking.
The University of the West of Scotland ranked 88th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 1871st in the World with 4,808 publications made and 185,178 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Telecommunications, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of the West of Scotland ranked 91st for Biology in the United Kingdom and 2020th in the World with 4,534 publications made and 128,875 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of the West of Scotland ranked 95th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 1799th in the World with 4,356 publications made and 109,939 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 1969th in the World with 4,213 publications made and 172,409 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 93rd for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 1580th in the World with 3,999 publications made and 103,213 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 2174th in the World with 3,378 publications made and 100,815 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 1278th in the World with 3,207 publications made and 78,738 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 1213th in the World with 2,729 publications made and 59,815 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 1459th in the World with 2,392 publications made and 59,424 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 1195th in the World with 1,999 publications made and 45,635 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 1132nd in the World with 1,330 publications made and 21,159 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.
