Research at University of Surrey
REF 2021 quality profile, funded projects, and leading researchers.
Annual publications
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
3. Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy
136.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
9. Physics
30.6 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
10. Mathematical Sciences
24.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
11. Computer Science and Informatics
22.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
12. Engineering
166.1 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
16. Economics and Econometrics
24.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
17. Business and Management Studies
53.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
18. Law
20.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
21. Sociology
25.3 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
23. Education
13.8 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
24. Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism
25.1 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
25. Area Studies
11.0 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
27. English Language and Literature
38.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research
33. Music, Drama, Dance, Performing Arts, Film and Screen Studies
19.5 full-time-equivalent academics submitted research