Subject index · 2027
Who leads the world in Psychology research collaboration. 1188 universities meet the data threshold to be ranked in this field, scored on the same six pillars as the global index, using only their Psychology co-authorship network.
Provisional order shown; the full field index of 1188 universities and their ranks reveal at the 1 September 2026 launch.
| Provisional | University | Country | Region | Partners | Countries | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Oxford | United Kingdom | Europe | 797 | 75 | $742M |
| 2 | Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam | Netherlands | Europe | 695 | 72 | |
| 3 | Chinese University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong | Asia-Pacific | 697 | 71 | |
| 4 | King's College London | United Kingdom | Europe | 789 | 74 | $249M |
| 5 | University College London | United Kingdom | Europe | 836 | 76 | $581M |
| 6 | Harvard University | United States | North America | 922 | 75 | $1.3B |
| 7 | University of Zurich | Switzerland | Europe | 662 | 72 | $221M |
| 8 | University of Amsterdam | Netherlands | Europe | 673 | 69 | $419M |
| 9 | The University of Melbourne | Australia | Asia-Pacific | 751 | 73 | |
| 10 | University of Cambridge | United Kingdom | Europe | 712 | 73 | $690M |
| 11 | The University of Queensland | Australia | Asia-Pacific | 684 | 69 | |
| 12 | KU Leuven | Belgium | Europe | 655 | 72 | $802M |
All 1188 universities, with field ranks and scores, go public on 1 September 2026.
| Region | University | Country | Partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | University of Oxford | United Kingdom | 797 |
| Asia-Pacific | Chinese University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 697 |
| North America | Harvard University | United States | 922 |
| Africa | University of Cape Town | South Africa | 537 |
| Middle East | King Saud University | Saudi Arabia | 383 |
| Latin America | Universidade de São Paulo | Brazil | 636 |
The universities at the top of the Psychology index are shortlisted for the annual Research Collaboration Awards. Only partners can enter.