University of East Anglia ranks 25th in UK for research output

The University of East Anglia (UEA) secured 25th place among UK universities in the 2026 Research.com Best Universities in the World Rankings. The annual index evaluates higher education institutions based on the total output and global citation influence of their faculty’s research.

UEA performed strongly in the field of environmental sciences, where its department ranked second nationally and 29th globally. Climate scientist Professor Philip Jones was identified as the highest-ranked researcher in his field in the UK, placing tenth worldwide. The university also saw faculty members recognized for high performance in plant science, political science, and microbiology.

In addition to established research leaders, Dr. Jun-Hwa Chah of the Norwich Business School was named among the "Best Rising Stars of Science," recognizing his work in AI-driven data analysis. The university currently employs these researchers to address complex global challenges through various disciplinary lenses.

Professor Julian Blow, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation at UEA, noted that the rankings reflect the institutional strength in fields ranging from environmental sustainability to social sciences and business. The figures provide a benchmark for the university’s contribution to international academic discourse.