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The University of Worcester ranked 112th in the United Kingdom, 1920th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 59 research topics. The University of Worcester ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,357 academic publications and 56,323 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 10 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#1920 of 14,131 In the World
#655 of 2,785 In Europe
#112 of 163 In the United Kingdom
#90 of 131 In England
#447 of 1,039 For Early Childhood Education
#513 of 1,028 For Social Work
#632 of 1,385 For Media Studies
#2738 of 7,738 For Alumni Impact
#2031 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 56 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The University of Worcester ranked 106th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United Kingdom and 1720th in the World with 4,020 publications made and 34,027 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#106 of 153 In the United Kingdom
#597 of 1,492 In Europe
#1720 of 7,020 In the World

University of Worcester
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1991 23 19
1992 23 45
1993 15 26
1994 24 69
1995 30 38
1996 40 49
1997 38 86
1998 37 86
1999 44 82
2000 58 126
2001 49 204
2002 31 152
2003 29 265
2004 38 253
2005 49 359
2006 52 332
2007 80 468
2008 90 406
2009 145 557
2010 121 588
2011 147 857
2012 129 927
2013 180 1112
2014 183 1298
2015 211 1296
2016 236 1471
2017 204 1745
2018 212 2173
2019 223 2635
2020 227 3364
2021 237 3830
2022 176 4133
2023 176 4262

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Worcester in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United Kingdom ranking Europe ranking World rank
Early Childhood Education 44 125 447
Social Work 92 164 513
Media Studies 104 237 632
Special Education 82 241 649
Publishing 93 267 718
Criminology and Criminal Justice 96 229 731
Genealogy 84 263 758
Classics and Ancient History 77 290 760
Gender Studies 103 258 782
Art History 94 340 792
Military science 85 270 849
Education Majors 94 290 857
Political Economy 99 329 864
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution 102 361 912
Sports / Exercise science 83 336 915
Communications and Public Relations 108 352 959
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 103 414 1043
Library and Information science 95 389 1046
Journalism and Digital Media 89 375 1052
Anthropology 109 387 1073
Aesthetics 109 447 1146
Sociology 107 441 1258
Public Policy / Administration 109 435 1259
Law 107 490 1354
History 106 512 1429
Political Science 107 557 1490
Archaeology 111 607 1817
Linguistics 107 618 1919
Philosophy 105 637 1950
Demography 111 645 2393

Medicine rankings

The University of Worcester ranked 106th for Medicine in the United Kingdom and 1928th in the World with 2,437 publications made and 33,253 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Nursing, Pathology, Health Science, Surgery.

Medicine ranking Location
#106 of 148 In the United Kingdom
#559 of 1,417 In Europe
#1928 of 6,680 In the World

University of Worcester
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1991 7 4
1992 5 8
1993 6 6
1994 7 12
1995 7 17
1996 13 19
1997 14 35
1998 12 39
1999 19 38
2000 13 83
2001 18 91
2002 14 80
2003 16 119
2004 13 138
2005 15 163
2006 32 188
2007 38 279
2008 63 309
2009 83 392
2010 88 476
2011 93 611
2012 97 740
2013 115 924
2014 137 1144
2015 132 1167
2016 152 1539
2017 164 1722
2018 146 2059
2019 182 2555
2020 170 3245
2021 176 4013
2022 144 4269
2023 141 4589

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Worcester in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield United Kingdom ranking Europe ranking World rank
Social Work 92 164 513
Nursing 90 271 761
Healthcare Management (MHA) 91 300 862
Health Science 90 298 888
Sports / Exercise science 83 336 915
Family medicine 82 311 994
Critical Care Nursing 78 337 995
Clinical Psychology 94 362 1080
Gerontology 101 413 1252
Physical Therapy 102 441 1311
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 106 431 1484
Psychiatry 102 476 1566
Pediatrics 93 459 1621
Sports Medicine 110 537 1708
Surgery 102 522 1804
Anesthesiology 99 508 1827
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) 97 620 1979
Pathology 103 564 2015
Public Health 111 582 2080
Immunology 96 580 2285
Cardiology 107 701 2542
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 113 728 2603
Anatomy and Physiology 114 725 2680
Oncology and Cancer research 105 650 2706
Pharmacology 106 644 2817
Virology 107 680 2998

Biology rankings

The University of Worcester ranked 110th for Biology in the United Kingdom and 2791st in the World with 2,143 publications made and 37,710 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#110 of 148 In the United Kingdom
#709 of 1,445 In Europe
#2791 of 6,770 In the World

University of Worcester
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1991 5 8
1992 5 13
1993 7 21
1994 5 30
1995 15 14
1996 18 24
1997 19 46
1998 12 49
1999 13 60
2000 19 104
2001 23 146
2002 16 126
2003 19 195
2004 18 188
2005 14 255
2006 20 272
2007 36 355
2008 51 364
2009 56 447
2010 63 536
2011 77 669
2012 71 976
2013 94 1012
2014 102 1195
2015 109 1339
2016 142 1636
2017 138 1809
2018 128 2216
2019 158 2733
2020 147 3611
2021 156 4446
2022 127 4837
2023 117 4905

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Worcester in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United Kingdom ranking Europe ranking World rank
Forestry 87 524 1938
Animal Science 93 508 2029
Neuroscience 111 613 2070
Botany 97 580 2260
Immunology 96 580 2285
Microbiology 96 563 2345
Agricultural Science 95 597 2361
Evolutionary Biology 108 713 2518
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 106 661 2525
Paleontology 111 692 2533
Horticulture 89 587 2550
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 108 618 2568
Oncology and Cancer research 105 650 2706
Zoology 110 681 2786
Pharmacology 106 644 2817
Virology 107 680 2998
Genetics 110 771 3167
Nutrition and Food Science 109 739 3284
Biochemistry 109 775 3329

Psychology rankings

The University of Worcester ranked 107th for Psychology in the United Kingdom and 1592nd in the World with 2,039 publications made and 24,877 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#107 of 151 In the United Kingdom
#512 of 1,414 In Europe
#1592 of 6,528 In the World

University of Worcester
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1991 5 6
1992 4 8
1993 7 10
1994 4 20
1995 8 16
1996 8 20
1997 16 26
1998 15 39
1999 10 32
2000 13 57
2001 20 71
2002 8 60
2003 11 83
2004 15 105
2005 14 173
2006 27 140
2007 29 198
2008 45 228
2009 79 280
2010 74 330
2011 76 473
2012 71 533
2013 80 665
2014 107 819
2015 107 785
2016 127 965
2017 138 1130
2018 135 1425
2019 153 1788
2020 141 2439
2021 162 2933
2022 133 3165
2023 120 3416

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Worcester in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield United Kingdom ranking Europe ranking World rank
Social Work 92 164 513
Sexology 85 192 649
Special Education 82 241 649
Education Majors 94 290 857
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution 102 361 912
Clinical Psychology 94 362 1080
Social Psychology 102 443 1255
Child Psychology 105 440 1313
Psychiatry 102 476 1566
Neuroscience 111 613 2070
Cognitive Science 115 678 2557

Environmental Science rankings

The University of Worcester ranked 113th for Environmental Science in the United Kingdom and 2454th in the World with 1,978 publications made and 29,755 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#113 of 148 In the United Kingdom
#694 of 1,458 In Europe
#2454 of 6,798 In the World

University of Worcester
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1991 8 8
1992 8 28
1993 7 21
1994 9 44
1995 14 25
1996 22 34
1997 23 60
1998 20 54
1999 17 62
2000 24 102
2001 22 151
2002 18 128
2003 18 197
2004 21 192
2005 21 277
2006 33 313
2007 41 369
2008 47 336
2009 57 417
2010 62 487
2011 68 638
2012 62 873
2013 97 940
2014 91 1092
2015 107 1239
2016 150 1495
2017 118 1551
2018 101 1817
2019 120 2254
2020 115 2774
2021 120 3465
2022 90 3600
2023 94 3480

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Worcester in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United Kingdom ranking Europe ranking World rank
Forestry 87 524 1938
Geography and Cartography 107 640 2029
Ecology 108 640 2283
Agricultural Science 95 597 2361
Earth science and Geophysics 100 680 2529
Paleontology 111 692 2533
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 108 618 2568
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 98 726 2625
Environmental Management 110 721 2635
Oceanography 107 742 2712
Geology 111 742 2717
Geotechnical Engineering 104 708 2759

Computer Science rankings

The University of Worcester ranked 112th for Computer Science in the United Kingdom and 2529th in the World with 1,897 publications made and 22,713 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Library and Information science, Machine Learning, Cyber Security.

Computer Science ranking Location
#112 of 150 In the United Kingdom
#713 of 1,459 In Europe
#2529 of 6,752 In the World

University of Worcester
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1991 4 7
1992 8 18
1993 6 11
1994 10 22
1995 15 14
1996 8 25
1997 12 38
1998 17 37
1999 18 57
2000 12 53
2001 24 77
2002 22 98
2003 15 112
2004 17 121
2005 26 173
2006 23 155
2007 37 200
2008 48 238
2009 67 265
2010 58 303
2011 77 460
2012 52 510
2013 76 609
2014 85 650
2015 103 742
2016 107 881
2017 120 967
2018 102 1282
2019 128 1658
2020 124 2189
2021 131 2558
2022 106 2777
2023 99 2889

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Worcester in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield United Kingdom ranking Europe ranking World rank
Library and Information science 95 389 1046
Multimedia 109 549 1723
Management Information Systems 113 675 1867
Software Engineering 104 675 1966
Neuroscience 111 613 2070
Human-Computer Interaction 111 711 2221
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 106 661 2525
Cognitive Science 115 678 2557
Cyber Security 112 741 2732
Computer Networking 107 744 2831
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 113 778 2836
Telecommunications 108 826 3166
Machine Learning 114 840 3356
Computer Vision 116 917 3651

Physics rankings

The University of Worcester ranked 112th for Physics in the United Kingdom and 3171st in the World with 1,246 publications made and 17,645 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.

Physics ranking Location
#112 of 149 In the United Kingdom
#840 of 1,446 In Europe
#3171 of 6,603 In the World

University of Worcester
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1991 6 6
1992 5 26
1993 6 12
1994 3 32
1995 5 15
1996 7 17
1997 11 39
1998 14 44
1999 17 49
2000 12 52
2001 17 70
2002 12 90
2003 9 83
2004 7 91
2005 7 168
2006 11 119
2007 19 169
2008 28 182
2009 42 212
2010 32 205
2011 57 324
2012 41 363
2013 53 463
2014 52 491
2015 66 536
2016 94 688
2017 70 743
2018 61 908
2019 84 1252
2020 65 1703
2021 74 1858
2022 49 2065
2023 46 1877

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Worcester in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United Kingdom ranking Europe ranking World rank
Acoustical Engineering 117 756 2663
Astrophysics and Astronomy 110 762 2704
Quantum and Particle physics 113 870 3285
Optical Engineering 114 914 3617
Materials Science 110 936 3709

Engineering rankings

The University of Worcester ranked 113th for Engineering in the United Kingdom and 3357th in the World with 1,194 publications made and 18,536 citations received. Main research topics: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Acoustical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Networking.

Engineering ranking Location
#113 of 150 In the United Kingdom
#887 of 1,453 In Europe
#3357 of 6,684 In the World

University of Worcester
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1991 3 4
1992 5 24
1993 3 12
1994 3 31
1995 7 13
1996 6 22
1997 6 38
1998 14 44
1999 10 52
2000 10 63
2001 16 64
2002 14 94
2003 8 98
2004 9 91
2005 12 180
2006 18 151
2007 21 201
2008 34 232
2009 44 236
2010 37 227
2011 64 361
2012 38 423
2013 40 489
2014 45 516
2015 72 620
2016 90 728
2017 76 871
2018 69 1034
2019 75 1390
2020 64 1873
2021 69 2163
2022 51 2389
2023 53 2219

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Worcester in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield United Kingdom ranking Europe ranking World rank
Landscape Architecture 76 422 1177
Human-Computer Interaction 111 711 2221
Civil Engineering 111 722 2565
Systems Engineering 110 804 2599
Acoustical Engineering 117 756 2663
Geotechnical Engineering 104 708 2759
Computer Networking 107 744 2831
Aerospace Engineering 105 816 2979
Telecommunications 108 826 3166
Mechanical Engineering 116 912 3268
Structural Engineering 115 952 3613
Optical Engineering 114 914 3617
Materials Science 110 936 3709
Electrical Engineering 115 1017 4010
Metallurgical Engineering 112 1001 4159

Art & Design rankings

The University of Worcester ranked 110th for Art & Design in the United Kingdom and 1296th in the World with 1,074 publications made and 6,693 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Art History, Aesthetics, 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.

Art & Design ranking Location
#110 of 150 In the United Kingdom
#500 of 1,349 In Europe
#1296 of 5,720 In the World

University of Worcester
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1991 3 5
1992 3 19
1993 2 5
1994 10 38
1995 9 15
1996 6 17
1997 13 26
1998 8 26
1999 16 12
2000 17 21
2001 19 57
2002 9 36
2003 7 68
2004 12 46
2005 14 80
2006 16 64
2007 21 104
2008 35 72
2009 47 103
2010 36 94
2011 47 219
2012 32 151
2013 54 206
2014 48 244
2015 69 213
2016 74 246
2017 46 284
2018 59 391
2019 46 432
2020 48 643
2021 50 630
2022 37 652
2023 41 653

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Worcester in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield United Kingdom ranking Europe ranking World rank
Singing and Vocal Performance 75 263 731
Art History 94 340 792
Creative Writing 108 322 811
Performing arts 99 350 821
Cinematography 107 337 854
Entertainment Industry Business 99 332 877
Literature 100 408 1041
Aesthetics 109 447 1146
Landscape Architecture 76 422 1177
Fashion Design 113 598 1684
Multimedia 109 549 1723

Economics rankings

The University of Worcester ranked 107th for Economics in the United Kingdom and 1716th in the World with 1,062 publications made and 10,381 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Political Economy.

Economics ranking Location
#107 of 142 In the United Kingdom
#586 of 1,366 In Europe
#1716 of 5,995 In the World

University of Worcester
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1991 10 6
1992 5 15
1993 6 13
1994 3 16
1995 5 9
1996 7 18
1997 15 32
1998 11 34
1999 8 25
2000 6 35
2001 8 71
2002 8 47
2003 7 100
2004 9 81
2005 9 107
2006 12 110
2007 19 144
2008 16 115
2009 44 146
2010 44 216
2011 64 213
2012 35 263
2013 57 340
2014 58 362
2015 73 362
2016 72 431
2017 56 502
2018 63 614
2019 62 692
2020 60 972
2021 66 1139
2022 56 1180
2023 46 1280

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Worcester in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield United Kingdom ranking Europe ranking World rank
Political Economy 99 329 864
Development Studies 106 425 1265
Finance 111 729 2379

Business rankings

The University of Worcester ranked 110th for Business in the United Kingdom and 2130th in the World with 1,008 publications made and 11,289 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Management Information Systems.

Business ranking Location
#110 of 145 In the United Kingdom
#674 of 1,414 In Europe
#2130 of 6,187 In the World

University of Worcester
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1991 1 7
1992 4 12
1993 3 7
1994 1 15
1995 5 9
1996 5 11
1997 8 24
1998 9 30
1999 9 31
2000 8 39
2001 8 62
2002 11 46
2003 6 103
2004 6 88
2005 8 112
2006 14 105
2007 13 144
2008 22 124
2009 44 162
2010 28 207
2011 58 265
2012 28 296
2013 48 371
2014 42 413
2015 64 437
2016 60 481
2017 65 595
2018 60 749
2019 78 819
2020 66 1110
2021 75 1370
2022 54 1483
2023 55 1570

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Worcester in various areas of Business.

Business subfield United Kingdom ranking Europe ranking World rank
Entertainment Industry Business 99 332 877
Public Policy / Administration 109 435 1259
Advertising 105 465 1269
Management Information Systems 113 675 1867
Accounting 109 667 2105
Marketing 116 704 2263
Management 111 698 2317
Finance 111 729 2379

Mathematics rankings

The University of Worcester ranked 111th for Mathematics in the United Kingdom and 2534th in the World with 914 publications made and 12,294 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers.

Mathematics ranking Location
#111 of 142 In the United Kingdom
#711 of 1,388 In Europe
#2534 of 6,305 In the World

University of Worcester
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1991 2 2
1992 4 6
1993 2 7
1994 1 14
1995 8 11
1996 3 9
1997 11 20
1998 7 26
1999 11 28
2000 5 29
2001 5 44
2002 9 57
2003 8 46
2004 9 60
2005 12 88
2006 13 102
2007 26 129
2008 19 145
2009 49 165
2010 31 208
2011 47 285
2012 27 324
2013 25 395
2014 48 404
2015 62 427
2016 53 590
2017 46 581
2018 47 680
2019 68 993
2020 58 1174
2021 54 1435
2022 40 1573
2023 52 1578

The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Worcester in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield United Kingdom ranking Europe ranking World rank
Math Teachers 90 278 860
Statistics 112 779 2918

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for the University of Worcester

Speciality United Kingdom Europe World Rank
Chemistry 112 878 3573
Organic Chemistry 111 908 3875
Physical chemistry 112 929 3877