Psychology Ranks High in 2021 World Rankings

The UC Davis Psychology Department has been ranked #24 in the world, #18 in the United States and #9 among Psychology departments at public U.S. universities in the 2021 Global Academic Rankings released on May 25 by the Shanghai Ranking Consultancy of China. The rankings, which can be searched by subject and country, are based on research — including the number of articles in top journals, citations and collaboration with a co-author from another country — and academic awards. Universities had to meet certain criteria before being included. ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, which has published the Academic Ranking of World Universities since 2009, provides higher education information and consultation.