World University Rankings by Subject 2019: Physical Sciences

The 2019 Times Higher Education World University Rankings’ table for physical sciences subjects uses the same rigorous and balanced range of 13 performance indicators as the World University Rankings, but the methodology has been recalibrated to suit the individual fields.

It highlights the universities that are leading across mathematics and statistics; physics and astronomy; chemistry; geology; and environmental, earth and marine sciences subjects.

This year we have adjusted the eligibility criterion for academic staff in the subject tables, resulting in more universities being eligible for inclusion. 

View the World University Rankings 2019 by subject: physical sciences methodology

The table is led by Princeton University for the second consecutive year.

View the full results of the overall World University Rankings 2019
Read our article on the best universities for physical science degrees