The University of the West of Scotland ranked 96th in the United Kingdom, 1440th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 111 research topics. The University of the West of Scotland ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 9,013 academic publications and 154,012 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 10 notable alumni.
The University of the West of Scotland ranked 95th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 1331st in the World with 5,282 publications made and 82,440 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 1819th in the World with 4,152 publications made and 84,400 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications.
The University of the West of Scotland ranked 89th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 1388th in the World with 4,080 publications made and 74,131 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Computer Networking.
The University of the West of Scotland ranked 90th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 1989th in the World with 3,963 publications made and 84,380 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 1768th in the World with 3,697 publications made and 69,954 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of the West of Scotland ranked 89th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 1940th in the World with 3,616 publications made and 73,090 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of the West of Scotland ranked 95th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 1557th in the World with 3,453 publications made and 66,386 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 2153rd in the World with 2,972 publications made and 68,016 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
The University of the West of Scotland ranked 95th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 1202nd in the World with 2,853 publications made and 51,580 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 1180th in the World with 2,382 publications made and 33,760 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of the West of Scotland ranked 87th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 1346th in the World with 2,143 publications made and 40,286 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 96th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 1139th in the World with 1,736 publications made and 25,006 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Political Economy, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade.
The University of the West of Scotland ranked 101st for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 1135th in the World with 1,138 publications made and 12,878 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.