Australian National University ranked 6th in Australia, 92nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 91 research topics. Australian National University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 170,148 academic publications and 6,233,739 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 300 notable alumni.
Australian National University ranked 5th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Australia and 58th in the World with 83,918 publications made and 2,723,491 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Australian National University ranked 6th for Biology in Australia and 151st in the World with 81,778 publications made and 3,777,248 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Neuroscience.
Australian National University ranked 4th for Physics in Australia and 89th in the World with 77,944 publications made and 3,214,851 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
Australian National University ranked 5th for Environmental Science in Australia and 52nd in the World with 77,377 publications made and 3,150,903 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Australian National University ranked 6th for Engineering in Australia and 125th in the World with 72,322 publications made and 2,893,184 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Australian National University ranked 6th for Chemistry in Australia and 145th in the World with 69,254 publications made and 3,154,249 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Petrology and Geochemistry, Nanotechnology.
Australian National University ranked 6th for Computer Science in Australia and 109th in the World with 61,327 publications made and 2,440,902 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Neuroscience.
Australian National University ranked 8th for Medicine in Australia and 240th in the World with 47,136 publications made and 1,937,288 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Immunology, Nursing.
Australian National University ranked 6th for Mathematics in Australia and 99th in the World with 28,989 publications made and 1,128,008 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Australian National University ranked 3rd for Economics in Australia and 39th in the World with 28,524 publications made and 853,505 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
Australian National University ranked 7th for Psychology in Australia and 170th in the World with 28,012 publications made and 1,112,344 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Australian National University ranked 6th for Business in Australia and 72nd in the World with 27,929 publications made and 835,394 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Public Policy / Administration, International Business.
Australian National University ranked 5th for Art & Design in Australia and 62nd in the World with 15,126 publications made and 408,349 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
