World University Rankings by Subject 2018: Physical Sciences

The 2018 Times Higher Education World University Rankings’ table for physical sciences subjects employs the same rigorous and balanced range of 13 performance indicators used in the overall World University Rankings, but the methodology has been recalibrated to suit the individual fields.

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

View the World University Rankings 2018 by subject: physical sciences methodology

Princeton University tops the table for the first time since 2015. Princeton’s industry income score increased dramatically this year, while its teaching environment also improved. Overall the US dominates the table, claiming 115 places.

View the full results of the overall World University Rankings 2018

Read our article on the best universities for physical science degrees