Central Queensland University ranked 35th in Australia, 1161st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 137 research topics. Central Queensland University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 15,936 academic publications and 358,882 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 10 notable alumni.
Central Queensland University ranked 33rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Australia and 1046th in the World with 10,208 publications made and 224,684 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Central Queensland University ranked 34th for Environmental Science in Australia and 1084th in the World with 7,896 publications made and 197,772 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
Central Queensland University ranked 33rd for Medicine in Australia and 1095th in the World with 7,286 publications made and 180,232 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Public Health, Health Science.
Central Queensland University ranked 32nd for Computer Science in Australia and 1048th in the World with 7,157 publications made and 178,563 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Cyber Security, Computer Networking.
Central Queensland University ranked 34th for Biology in Australia and 1541st in the World with 7,150 publications made and 193,814 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
Central Queensland University ranked 31st for Engineering in Australia and 1404th in the World with 6,657 publications made and 159,420 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Networking, Telecommunications.
Central Queensland University ranked 31st for Psychology in Australia and 825th in the World with 5,976 publications made and 146,361 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Central Queensland University ranked 31st for Physics in Australia and 1562nd in the World with 5,416 publications made and 131,483 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Central Queensland University ranked 29th for Business in Australia and 710th in the World with 5,115 publications made and 121,647 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Central Queensland University ranked 33rd for Chemistry in Australia and 1900th in the World with 4,264 publications made and 115,171 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Nutrition and Food Science.
Central Queensland University ranked 33rd for Mathematics in Australia and 1045th in the World with 4,058 publications made and 100,360 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Central Queensland University ranked 33rd for Economics in Australia and 766th in the World with 3,781 publications made and 84,934 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, International Trade.
Central Queensland University ranked 34th for Art & Design in Australia and 909th in the World with 1,926 publications made and 34,381 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Creative Writing.
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.
