Research at UCL (University College London)
REF 2021 quality profile, funded projects, and leading researchers.
REF 2021 quality profile
REF 2021 is the UK's official assessment of university research quality. 4★ research is world-leading; 1★ research is recognised nationally.
Percentage of research at each quality tier, broken down by subject area (Unit of Assessment).
- 4★ World-leading
- 3★ Internationally excellent
- 2★ Internationally recognised
- 1★ Nationally recognised
- Unclassified
1. Clinical Medicine
344.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
2. Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care
208.1 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
3. Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy
86.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
4. Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience
379.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
5. Biological Sciences
169.9 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
7. Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences
40.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
8. Chemistry
64.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
9. Physics
112.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
10. Mathematical Sciences
94.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
11. Computer Science and Informatics
100.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
12. Engineering
256.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
13. Architecture, Built Environment and Planning
290.7 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
14. Geography and Environmental Studies
55.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
15. Archaeology
60.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
16. Economics and Econometrics
43.3 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
17. Business and Management Studies
38.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
18. Law
59.1 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
19. Politics and International Studies
42.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
20. Social Work and Social Policy
41.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
22. Anthropology and Development Studies
44.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
23. Education
317.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
25. Area Studies
59.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
26. Modern Languages and Linguistics
68.4 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
27. English Language and Literature
32.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
28. History
52.1 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
29. Classics
14.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
30. Philosophy
32.7 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
31. Theology and Religious Studies
10.2 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
32. Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory
38.7 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
34. Communication, Cultural and Media Studies, Library and Information Management
19.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research