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Last Updated on June 27, 2025


Top Journals in Urban Studies

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Urban Studies, which you can always refer to and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is ordered by Scopus ranking. Subject category Urban Studies falls under area Social Sciences.

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


1. Nature Sustainability


Nature Sustainability is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Food Science (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Global and Planetary Change (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q1); Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Nature Publishing Group. The overall rank of Nature Sustainability is 151. ISSN of this journal is/are 23989629.

Impact Score: 17.96 h-Index: 146 SJR: 7.292 Overall Ranking: 151



2. Journal of Urban Economics


Journal of Urban Economics is a journal covering the categories related to Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Academic Press Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Urban Economics is 461. ISSN of this journal is/are 10959068, 00941190.

Impact Score: 5.18 h-Index: 139 SJR: 3.854 Overall Ranking: 461


3. Landscape and Urban Planning


Landscape and Urban Planning is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Landscape and Urban Planning is 747. ISSN of this journal is/are 1692046.

Impact Score: 10.48 h-Index: 229 SJR: 2.932 Overall Ranking: 747


4. Computers, Environment and Urban Systems


Computers, Environment and Urban Systems is a journal covering the categories related to Ecological Modeling (Q1); Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Computers, Environment and Urban Systems is 939. ISSN of this journal is/are 1989715.

Impact Score: 9.64 h-Index: 118 SJR: 2.523 Overall Ranking: 939


5. Urban Studies


Urban Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Urban Studies is 1462. ISSN of this journal is/are 00420980, 1360063X.

Impact Score: 5.76 h-Index: 183 SJR: 1.98 Overall Ranking: 1462



6. Regional Science and Urban Economics


Regional Science and Urban Economics is a journal covering the categories related to Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Regional Science and Urban Economics is 1564. ISSN of this journal is/are 18792308, 01660462.

Impact Score: 3.48 h-Index: 101 SJR: 1.917 Overall Ranking: 1564


7. Urban Education


Urban Education is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Urban Education is 1613. ISSN of this journal is/are 00420859, 15528340.

Impact Score: 3.89 h-Index: 76 SJR: 1.882 Overall Ranking: 1613


8. Cities


Cities is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Cities is 1675. ISSN of this journal is/are 2642751.

Impact Score: 7.82 h-Index: 141 SJR: 1.839 Overall Ranking: 1675


9. Habitat International


Habitat International is a journal covering the categories related to Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Habitat International is 1680. ISSN of this journal is/are 1973975.

Impact Score: 7.99 h-Index: 127 SJR: 1.837 Overall Ranking: 1680



10. Journal of Urban Health


Journal of Urban Health is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Journal of Urban Health is 2025. ISSN of this journal is/are 10993460, 14682869.

Impact Score: 4.53 h-Index: 114 SJR: 1.653 Overall Ranking: 2025


11. Urban Climate


Urban Climate is a journal covering the categories related to Atmospheric Science (Q1); Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Urban Climate is 2222. ISSN of this journal is/are 22120955.

Impact Score: 7.82 h-Index: 88 SJR: 1.563 Overall Ranking: 2222


12. Journal of the American Planning Association


Journal of the American Planning Association is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of the American Planning Association is 2363. ISSN of this journal is/are 1944363.

Impact Score: 3.96 h-Index: 119 SJR: 1.508 Overall Ranking: 2363


13. Housing Studies


Housing Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Housing Studies is 2400. ISSN of this journal is/are 14661810, 02673037.

Impact Score: 5.09 h-Index: 95 SJR: 1.496 Overall Ranking: 2400



14. Urban Geography


Urban Geography is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Urban Geography is 2632. ISSN of this journal is/are 02723638, 19382847.

Impact Score: 4.29 h-Index: 96 SJR: 1.419 Overall Ranking: 2632


15. International Journal of Urban and Regional Research


International Journal of Urban and Regional Research is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of International Journal of Urban and Regional Research is 2637. ISSN of this journal is/are 03091317, 14682427.

Impact Score: 3.08 h-Index: 138 SJR: 1.417 Overall Ranking: 2637


16. Housing Policy Debate


Housing Policy Debate is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Housing Policy Debate is 2680. ISSN of this journal is/are 10511482, 2152050X.

Impact Score: 3.59 h-Index: 78 SJR: 1.405 Overall Ranking: 2680


17. Smart Cities


Smart Cities is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Smart Cities is 2708. ISSN of this journal is/are 26246511.

Impact Score: 7.92 h-Index: 42 SJR: 1.398 Overall Ranking: 2708


18. Urban Review, The


Urban Review, The is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Urban Review, The is 3441. ISSN of this journal is/are 15731960, 00420972.

Impact Score: 2.95 h-Index: 59 SJR: 1.223 Overall Ranking: 3441


19. Journal of Race Ethnicity and the City


Journal of Race Ethnicity and the City is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Race Ethnicity and the City is 3459. ISSN of this journal is/are 26884674, 26884682.

Impact Score: 1.58 h-Index: 9 SJR: 1.22 Overall Ranking: 3459


20. Housing, Theory and Society


Housing, Theory and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Housing, Theory and Society is 3579. ISSN of this journal is/are 16512278, 14036096.

Impact Score: 3.28 h-Index: 60 SJR: 1.194 Overall Ranking: 3579


21. Journal of Urban Technology


Journal of Urban Technology is a journal covering the categories related to Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Urban Technology is 3630. ISSN of this journal is/are 10630732, 14661853.

Impact Score: 4.19 h-Index: 60 SJR: 1.186 Overall Ranking: 3630


22. Environment and Planning B: Urban Analytics and City Science


Environment and Planning B: Urban Analytics and City Science is a journal covering the categories related to Architecture (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Environment and Planning B: Urban Analytics and City Science is 4288. ISSN of this journal is/are 23998083, 23998091.

Impact Score: 3.72 h-Index: 117 SJR: 1.073 Overall Ranking: 4288


23. Urban Affairs Review


Urban Affairs Review is a journal covering the categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Urban Affairs Review is 4314. ISSN of this journal is/are 10780874.

Impact Score: 3.21 h-Index: 88 SJR: 1.071 Overall Ranking: 4314


24. City and Environment Interactions


City and Environment Interactions is a journal covering the categories related to Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of City and Environment Interactions is 4383. ISSN of this journal is/are 25902520.

Impact Score: 5.18 h-Index: 21 SJR: 1.062 Overall Ranking: 4383


25. Journal of Urban Management


Journal of Urban Management is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Journal of Urban Management is 4424. ISSN of this journal is/are 25890360, 22265856.

Impact Score: 5.83 h-Index: 38 SJR: 1.055 Overall Ranking: 4424


26. Regional Sustainability


Regional Sustainability is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1); Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment (Q2). It is published by KeAi Communications Co.. The overall rank of Regional Sustainability is 4438. ISSN of this journal is/are 2666660X, 20970129.

Impact Score: 5.98 h-Index: 20 SJR: 1.053 Overall Ranking: 4438


27. European Urban and Regional Studies


European Urban and Regional Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of European Urban and Regional Studies is 4487. ISSN of this journal is/are 09697764, 14617145.

Impact Score: 3.46 h-Index: 79 SJR: 1.045 Overall Ranking: 4487


28. Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives


Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives is a journal covering the categories related to Automotive Engineering (Q1); Civil and Structural Engineering (Q1); Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Management Science and Operations Research (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1); Transportation (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives is 4745. ISSN of this journal is/are 25901982.

Impact Score: 4.55 h-Index: 56 SJR: 1.01 Overall Ranking: 4745


29. City and Community


City and Community is a journal covering the categories related to Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of City and Community is 4803. ISSN of this journal is/are 15356841.

Impact Score: 3.74 h-Index: 50 SJR: 1.003 Overall Ranking: 4803


30. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment


Smart and Sustainable Built Environment is a journal covering the categories related to Architecture (Q1); Building and Construction (Q1); Civil and Structural Engineering (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Human Factors and Ergonomics (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2); Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Smart and Sustainable Built Environment is 4904. ISSN of this journal is/are 20466102, 20466099.

Impact Score: 6.96 h-Index: 36 SJR: 0.991 Overall Ranking: 4904


31. International Journal of Urban Sciences


International Journal of Urban Sciences is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of International Journal of Urban Sciences is 5245. ISSN of this journal is/are 12265934, 21616779.

Impact Score: 4.53 h-Index: 34 SJR: 0.952 Overall Ranking: 5245


32. Journal of Planning Education and Research


Journal of Planning Education and Research is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Planning Education and Research is 5416. ISSN of this journal is/are 0739456X, 15526577.

Impact Score: 2.75 h-Index: 91 SJR: 0.933 Overall Ranking: 5416


33. Case Studies on Transport Policy


Case Studies on Transport Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1); Transportation (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Case Studies on Transport Policy is 5716. ISSN of this journal is/are 22136258, 2213624X.

Impact Score: 4.03 h-Index: 44 SJR: 0.897 Overall Ranking: 5716


34. Crime Science


Crime Science is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Law (Q1); Safety Research (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by SpringerOpen. The overall rank of Crime Science is 5875. ISSN of this journal is/are 21937680.

Impact Score: 3.03 h-Index: 37 SJR: 0.881 Overall Ranking: 5875


35. International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks


International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Geology (Q1); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by KeAi Communications Co.. The overall rank of International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks is 5897. ISSN of this journal is/are 25774441, 2577445X.

Impact Score: 5.62 h-Index: 25 SJR: 0.879 Overall Ranking: 5897


36. Environment and Urbanization


Environment and Urbanization is a journal covering the categories related to Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Environment and Urbanization is 6041. ISSN of this journal is/are 09562478, 17460301.

Impact Score: 2.10 h-Index: 95 SJR: 0.866 Overall Ranking: 6041


37. Urban Ecosystems


Urban Ecosystems is a journal covering the categories related to Ecology (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Springer. The overall rank of Urban Ecosystems is 6427. ISSN of this journal is/are 15731642, 10838155.

Impact Score: 2.93 h-Index: 85 SJR: 0.831 Overall Ranking: 6427


38. IATSS Research


IATSS Research is a journal covering the categories related to Engineering (miscellaneous) (Q1); Safety Research (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1); Transportation (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of IATSS Research is 6462. ISSN of this journal is/are 3861112.

Impact Score: 3.79 h-Index: 44 SJR: 0.827 Overall Ranking: 6462


39. Research in Globalization


Research in Globalization is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1); Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Global and Planetary Change (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Research in Globalization is 6746. ISSN of this journal is/are 2590051X.

Impact Score: 5.21 h-Index: 23 SJR: 0.804 Overall Ranking: 6746


40. Computational Urban Science


Computational Urban Science is a journal covering the categories related to Urban Studies (Q1); Artificial Intelligence (Q2); Computer Science Applications (Q2); Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Springer. The overall rank of Computational Urban Science is 6752. ISSN of this journal is/are 27306852.

Impact Score: 4.36 h-Index: 14 SJR: 0.803 Overall Ranking: 6752


41. Frontiers in Sustainable Cities


Frontiers in Sustainable Cities is a journal covering the categories related to Public Administration (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1); Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment (Q2). It is published by Frontiers Media SA. The overall rank of Frontiers in Sustainable Cities is 6780. ISSN of this journal is/are 26249634.

Impact Score: 2.39 h-Index: 29 SJR: 0.799 Overall Ranking: 6780


42. Urban Governance


Urban Governance is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Urban Governance is 6828. ISSN of this journal is/are 26643286.

Impact Score: 4.51 h-Index: 12 SJR: 0.796 Overall Ranking: 6828


43. Journal of Urban Affairs


Journal of Urban Affairs is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Urban Affairs is 6936. ISSN of this journal is/are 07352166, 14679906.

Impact Score: 2.69 h-Index: 76 SJR: 0.787 Overall Ranking: 6936


44. International Journal of Urban Sustainable Development


International Journal of Urban Sustainable Development is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of International Journal of Urban Sustainable Development is 6977. ISSN of this journal is/are 19463138, 19463146.

Impact Score: 2.90 h-Index: 29 SJR: 0.783 Overall Ranking: 6977


45. Economic Development Quarterly


Economic Development Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Economic Development Quarterly is 7160. ISSN of this journal is/are 15523543, 08912424.

Impact Score: 1.68 h-Index: 57 SJR: 0.767 Overall Ranking: 7160


46. City, Culture and Society


City, Culture and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of City, Culture and Society is 7490. ISSN of this journal is/are 18779174, 18779166.

Impact Score: 2.45 h-Index: 44 SJR: 0.743 Overall Ranking: 7490


47. Buildings and Cities


Buildings and Cities is a journal covering the categories related to Architecture (Q1); Building and Construction (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1); Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2). It is published by Ubiquity Press. The overall rank of Buildings and Cities is 7502. ISSN of this journal is/are 26326655.

Impact Score: 2.55 h-Index: 19 SJR: 0.742 Overall Ranking: 7502


48. Frontiers of Architectural Research


Frontiers of Architectural Research is a journal covering the categories related to Archeology (Q1); Architecture (Q1); Building and Construction (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by KeAi Communications Co.. The overall rank of Frontiers of Architectural Research is 7679. ISSN of this journal is/are 20952635, 20952643.

Impact Score: 4.24 h-Index: 46 SJR: 0.73 Overall Ranking: 7679


49. Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics


Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics is a journal covering the categories related to Urban Studies (Q1); Accounting (Q2); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Finance (Q2). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics is 7697. ISSN of this journal is/are 1573045X, 08955638.

Impact Score: 2.62 h-Index: 76 SJR: 0.729 Overall Ranking: 7697


50. Cities and Health


Cities and Health is a journal covering the categories related to Urban Studies (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Cities and Health is 7705. ISSN of this journal is/are 23748834.

Impact Score: 2.00 h-Index: 26 SJR: 0.728 Overall Ranking: 7705


51. Journal of Public Transportation


Journal of Public Transportation is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1); Transportation (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Journal of Public Transportation is 7711. ISSN of this journal is/are 1077291X, 23750901.

Impact Score: 3.30 h-Index: 36 SJR: 0.728 Overall Ranking: 7711


52. City


City is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of City is 7906. ISSN of this journal is/are 13604813, 14703629.

Impact Score: 2.09 h-Index: 70 SJR: 0.714 Overall Ranking: 7906


53. Area Development and Policy


Area Development and Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Area Development and Policy is 8010. ISSN of this journal is/are 23792957.

Impact Score: 2.42 h-Index: 26 SJR: 0.706 Overall Ranking: 8010


54. Urban Policy and Research


Urban Policy and Research is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Urban Policy and Research is 8042. ISSN of this journal is/are 14767244, 08111146.

Impact Score: 1.97 h-Index: 51 SJR: 0.705 Overall Ranking: 8042


55. Journal of Transport and Land Use


Journal of Transport and Land Use is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1); Transportation (Q2). It is published by University of Minnesota. The overall rank of Journal of Transport and Land Use is 8164. ISSN of this journal is/are 19387849.

Impact Score: 2.44 h-Index: 46 SJR: 0.696 Overall Ranking: 8164


56. Journal of Housing and the Built Environment


Journal of Housing and the Built Environment is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Journal of Housing and the Built Environment is 8284. ISSN of this journal is/are 15737772, 15664910.

Impact Score: 2.73 h-Index: 60 SJR: 0.687 Overall Ranking: 8284


57. Archnet-IJAR


Archnet-IJAR is a journal covering the categories related to Architecture (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1); Visual Arts and Performing Arts (Q1). It is published by Emerald Publishing. The overall rank of Archnet-IJAR is 8400. ISSN of this journal is/are 26316862, 19387806.

Impact Score: 3.26 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.679 Overall Ranking: 8400


58. Journal of Urbanism


Journal of Urbanism is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Urbanism is 8583. ISSN of this journal is/are 17549175, 17549183.

Impact Score: 1.94 h-Index: 35 SJR: 0.667 Overall Ranking: 8583


59. Urban Design International


Urban Design International is a journal covering the categories related to Urban Studies (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2). It is published by Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.. The overall rank of Urban Design International is 8672. ISSN of this journal is/are 13575317, 14684519.

Impact Score: 2.07 h-Index: 44 SJR: 0.661 Overall Ranking: 8672


60. Journal of Urban Design


Journal of Urban Design is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Urban Studies (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Urban Design is 8989. ISSN of this journal is/are 14699664, 13574809.

Impact Score: 2.00 h-Index: 64 SJR: 0.642 Overall Ranking: 8989


61. Urban Research and Practice


Urban Research and Practice is a journal covering the categories related to Urban Studies (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Urban Research and Practice is 9050. ISSN of this journal is/are 17535069, 17535077.

Impact Score: 2.49 h-Index: 38 SJR: 0.638 Overall Ranking: 9050


62. Urban Science


Urban Science is a journal covering the categories related to Urban Studies (Q1); Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Pollution (Q2); Waste Management and Disposal (Q2). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Urban Science is 9392. ISSN of this journal is/are 24138851.

Impact Score: 3.45 h-Index: 29 SJR: 0.618 Overall Ranking: 9392


63. Socio-Ecological Practice Research


Socio-Ecological Practice Research is a journal covering the categories related to Urban Studies (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q2). It is published by Springer. The overall rank of Socio-Ecological Practice Research is 9619. ISSN of this journal is/are 25245279, 25245287.

Impact Score: 2.35 h-Index: 19 SJR: 0.603 Overall Ranking: 9619


64. Frontiers in Built Environment


Frontiers in Built Environment is a journal covering the categories related to Urban Studies (Q1); Building and Construction (Q2); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2). It is published by Frontiers Media SA. The overall rank of Frontiers in Built Environment is 9778. ISSN of this journal is/are 22973362.

Impact Score: 3.00 h-Index: 43 SJR: 0.594 Overall Ranking: 9778


65. Education and Urban Society


Education and Urban Society is a journal covering the categories related to Urban Studies (Q1); Education (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Education and Urban Society is 9790. ISSN of this journal is/are 00131245, 15523535.

Impact Score: 1.81 h-Index: 53 SJR: 0.593 Overall Ranking: 9790


66. Journal of Entrepreneurship and Public Policy


Journal of Entrepreneurship and Public Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Urban Studies (Q1); Business and International Management (Q2); Strategy and Management (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Entrepreneurship and Public Policy is 9812. ISSN of this journal is/are 20452101, 2045211X.

Impact Score: 2.12 h-Index: 24 SJR: 0.592 Overall Ranking: 9812


67. Urban Planning


Urban Planning is a journal covering the categories related to Urban Studies (Q1). It is published by Cogitatio Press. The overall rank of Urban Planning is 9818. ISSN of this journal is/are 21837635.

Impact Score: 1.78 h-Index: 33 SJR: 0.592 Overall Ranking: 9818


68. Journal of Urban Ecology


Journal of Urban Ecology is a journal covering the categories related to Urban Studies (Q1); Ecology (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Urban Ecology is 9846. ISSN of this journal is/are 20585543.

Impact Score: 2.06 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.59 Overall Ranking: 9846


69. IET Smart Cities


IET Smart Cities is a journal covering the categories related to Urban Studies (Q1); Artificial Intelligence (Q2); Computer Networks and Communications (Q2); Computer Science Applications (Q2); Control and Systems Engineering (Q2); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q2); Software (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of IET Smart Cities is 9874. ISSN of this journal is/are 26317680.

Impact Score: 3.00 h-Index: 19 SJR: 0.588 Overall Ranking: 9874


70. Surveillance & Society


Surveillance & Society is a journal covering the categories related to Safety Research (Q1); Urban Studies (Q2). It is published by Surveillance Studies Network. The overall rank of Surveillance & Society is 10032. ISSN of this journal is/are 14777487.

Impact Score: 1.71 h-Index: 59 SJR: 0.579 Overall Ranking: 10032


71. Journal of Property Research


Journal of Property Research is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Property Research is 10293. ISSN of this journal is/are 14664453, 09599916.

Impact Score: 3.38 h-Index: 40 SJR: 0.565 Overall Ranking: 10293


72. European Journal of Transport and Infrastructure Research


European Journal of Transport and Infrastructure Research is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Transportation (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2). It is published by TU Delft. The overall rank of European Journal of Transport and Infrastructure Research is 10329. ISSN of this journal is/are 15677141, 15677133.

Impact Score: 2.10 h-Index: 35 SJR: 0.563 Overall Ranking: 10329


73. Frontiers in Future Transportation


Frontiers in Future Transportation is a journal covering the categories related to Automotive Engineering (Q2); Control and Systems Engineering (Q2); Transportation (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2). It is published by Frontiers Media SA. The overall rank of Frontiers in Future Transportation is 10387. ISSN of this journal is/are 26735210.

Impact Score: 1.61 h-Index: 9 SJR: 0.56 Overall Ranking: 10387


74. Noise Mapping


Noise Mapping is a journal covering the categories related to Acoustics and Ultrasonics (Q2); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2). It is published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH. The overall rank of Noise Mapping is 10418. ISSN of this journal is/are 2084879X.

Impact Score: 2.97 h-Index: 24 SJR: 0.559 Overall Ranking: 10418


75. Built Environment Project and Asset Management


Built Environment Project and Asset Management is a journal covering the categories related to Architecture (Q1); Building and Construction (Q2); Civil and Structural Engineering (Q2); Engineering (miscellaneous) (Q2); Management Science and Operations Research (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Built Environment Project and Asset Management is 10665. ISSN of this journal is/are 2044124X, 20441258.

Impact Score: 2.97 h-Index: 39 SJR: 0.545 Overall Ranking: 10665


76. International Journal of E-Planning Research


International Journal of E-Planning Research is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q2); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2). It is published by IGI Global Publishing. The overall rank of International Journal of E-Planning Research is 11104. ISSN of this journal is/are 21609926, 21609918.

Impact Score: 0.78 h-Index: 16 SJR: 0.523 Overall Ranking: 11104


77. Urban Rail Transit


Urban Rail Transit is a journal covering the categories related to Automotive Engineering (Q2); Civil and Structural Engineering (Q2); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q2); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2); Transportation (Q3). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Urban Rail Transit is 11375. ISSN of this journal is/are 21996679, 21996687.

Impact Score: 2.70 h-Index: 25 SJR: 0.512 Overall Ranking: 11375


78. Australian Planner


Australian Planner is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Australian Planner is 11452. ISSN of this journal is/are 21506841, 07293682.

Impact Score: 1.62 h-Index: 31 SJR: 0.506 Overall Ranking: 11452


79. Journal of the Urban Planning and Development Division, ASCE


Journal of the Urban Planning and Development Division, ASCE is a journal covering the categories related to Civil and Structural Engineering (Q2); Development (Q2); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2). It is published by American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The overall rank of Journal of the Urban Planning and Development Division, ASCE is 11462. ISSN of this journal is/are 7339488.

Impact Score: 2.18 h-Index: 59 SJR: 0.506 Overall Ranking: 11462


80. Journal of Contemporary Ethnography


Journal of Contemporary Ethnography is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Contemporary Ethnography is 11511. ISSN of this journal is/are 08912416, 15525414.

Impact Score: 1.79 h-Index: 69 SJR: 0.504 Overall Ranking: 11511


81. Space and Culture


Space and Culture is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2); Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management (Q3). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Space and Culture is 11555. ISSN of this journal is/are 12063312.

Impact Score: 1.36 h-Index: 50 SJR: 0.502 Overall Ranking: 11555


82. Town Planning Review


Town Planning Review is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2). It is published by Liverpool University Press. The overall rank of Town Planning Review is 12081. ISSN of this journal is/are 1478341X, 00410020.

Impact Score: 1.20 h-Index: 51 SJR: 0.476 Overall Ranking: 12081


83. Traffic Safety Research


Traffic Safety Research is a journal covering the categories related to Safety Research (Q2); Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2); Transportation (Q3). It is published by Lund University Faculty of Engineering. The overall rank of Traffic Safety Research is 12258. ISSN of this journal is/are 20043082.

Impact Score: 1.71 h-Index: 5 SJR: 0.468 Overall Ranking: 12258


84. City, Territory and Architecture


City, Territory and Architecture is a journal covering the categories related to Architecture (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2). It is published by SpringerOpen. The overall rank of City, Territory and Architecture is 12392. ISSN of this journal is/are 21952701.

Impact Score: 2.32 h-Index: 23 SJR: 0.46 Overall Ranking: 12392


85. Open House International


Open House International is a journal covering the categories related to Architecture (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Open House International is 12460. ISSN of this journal is/are 26339838, 01682601.

Impact Score: 2.58 h-Index: 18 SJR: 0.458 Overall Ranking: 12460


86. Journal of Sustainability Research


Journal of Sustainability Research is a journal covering the categories related to Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2); Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment (Q3). It is published by . The overall rank of Journal of Sustainability Research is 12616. ISSN of this journal is/are 26326582.

Impact Score: 2.03 h-Index: 13 SJR: 0.451 Overall Ranking: 12616


87. Raumforschung und Raumordnung


Raumforschung und Raumordnung is a journal covering the categories related to Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2). It is published by Oekom - Gesellschaft fuer Oekologische Kommunikation mbH. The overall rank of Raumforschung und Raumordnung is 12672. ISSN of this journal is/are 18694179, 00340111.

Impact Score: 1.02 h-Index: 24 SJR: 0.449 Overall Ranking: 12672


88. Revista INVI


Revista INVI is a journal covering the categories related to Architecture (Q1); Urban Studies (Q2). It is published by Universidad de Chile. The overall rank of Revista INVI is 12699. ISSN of this journal is/are 07181299, 07188358.

Impact Score: 1.10 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.448 Overall Ranking: 12699


89. Journal of Real Estate Research


Journal of Real Estate Research is a journal covering the categories related to Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q2); Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2); Finance (Q3). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Real Estate Research is 12714. ISSN of this journal is/are 8965803.

Impact Score: 1.62 h-Index: 40 SJR: 0.447 Overall Ranking: 12714


90. Environment and Urbanization ASIA


Environment and Urbanization ASIA is a journal covering the categories related to Urban Studies (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Environment and Urbanization ASIA is 12986. ISSN of this journal is/are 09763546, 09754253.

Impact Score: 1.16 h-Index: 24 SJR: 0.435 Overall Ranking: 12986


91. Journal of Place Management and Development


Journal of Place Management and Development is a journal covering the categories related to Business and International Management (Q2); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2); Marketing (Q3); Strategy and Management (Q3); Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management (Q3). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Place Management and Development is 12990. ISSN of this journal is/are 17538343, 17538335.

Impact Score: 2.58 h-Index: 43 SJR: 0.435 Overall Ranking: 12990


92. Eure


Eure is a journal covering the categories related to Urban Studies (Q2). It is published by Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile. The overall rank of Eure is 13091. ISSN of this journal is/are 07176236, 02507161.

Impact Score: 1.12 h-Index: 39 SJR: 0.431 Overall Ranking: 13091


93. Applied Mobilities


Applied Mobilities is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2); Transportation (Q3). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Applied Mobilities is 13102. ISSN of this journal is/are 23800127, 23800135.

Impact Score: 2.00 h-Index: 17 SJR: 0.43 Overall Ranking: 13102


94. eTropic


eTropic is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); History (Q1); Literature and Literary Theory (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2). It is published by James Cook University. The overall rank of eTropic is 13425. ISSN of this journal is/are 14482940.

Impact Score: 1.35 h-Index: 9 SJR: 0.416 Overall Ranking: 13425


95. Asia-Pacific Journal of Regional Science


Asia-Pacific Journal of Regional Science is a journal covering the categories related to Development (Q2); Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2); Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment (Q3). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Asia-Pacific Journal of Regional Science is 13498. ISSN of this journal is/are 25097954.

Impact Score: 2.41 h-Index: 19 SJR: 0.412 Overall Ranking: 13498


96. International Review for Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development


International Review for Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q3). It is published by Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development. The overall rank of International Review for Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development is 13605. ISSN of this journal is/are 21873666.

Impact Score: 1.92 h-Index: 17 SJR: 0.408 Overall Ranking: 13605


97. Future Cities and Environment


Future Cities and Environment is a journal covering the categories related to Architecture (Q1); Civil and Structural Engineering (Q2); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Mechanical Engineering (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2); Environmental Engineering (Q3); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q3). It is published by Ubiquity Press. The overall rank of Future Cities and Environment is 13734. ISSN of this journal is/are 23639075.

Impact Score: 1.91 h-Index: 11 SJR: 0.402 Overall Ranking: 13734


98. Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development


Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development is a journal covering the categories related to Conservation (Q1); Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q2); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development is 13839. ISSN of this journal is/are 20441274, 20441266.

Impact Score: 1.74 h-Index: 26 SJR: 0.398 Overall Ranking: 13839


99. Housing and Society


Housing and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Sociology and Political Science (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Housing and Society is 13904. ISSN of this journal is/are 23760923, 08882746.

Impact Score: 2.12 h-Index: 11 SJR: 0.395 Overall Ranking: 13904


100. Revista de Urbanismo


Revista de Urbanismo is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q2); Nature and Landscape Conservation (Q2); Urban Studies (Q2). It is published by Universidad de Chile. The overall rank of Revista de Urbanismo is 13998. ISSN of this journal is/are 7175051.

Impact Score: 0.69 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.392 Overall Ranking: 13998








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Urban Studies or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.


Summary


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.


List of Top 5, 10, 50, 100 Journals in Urban Studies


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.






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