World University Rankings by Subject 2023: Physical Sciences

The physical sciences subject ranking uses the same trusted and rigorous performance indicators as the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023, but the methodology has been recalibrated to suit the individual fields.

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

View the World University Rankings 2023 by subject: physical sciences methodology

In a US-dominated top 10 (American institutions hold the top six, and Columbia University, having risen three spots, occupies 10th place), Princeton University claims the top spot.

Read our analysis of the subject rankings 2023 results

View the full results of the overall World University Rankings 2023