Deakin University ranked 13th in Australia, 332nd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 20 research topics. Deakin University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 76,067 academic publications and 2,064,164 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 79 notable alumni.
Deakin University ranked 12th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Australia and 236th in the World with 46,932 publications made and 1,233,082 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Deakin University ranked 18th for Biology in Australia and 513th in the World with 37,287 publications made and 1,168,258 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
Deakin University ranked 13th for Medicine in Australia and 371st in the World with 35,763 publications made and 1,161,484 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Nursing, Surgery.
Deakin University ranked 13th for Computer Science in Australia and 339th in the World with 32,826 publications made and 883,722 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Cyber Security, Computer Networking.
Deakin University ranked 18th for Environmental Science in Australia and 374th in the World with 31,914 publications made and 856,330 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Deakin University ranked 17th for Engineering in Australia and 468th in the World with 30,332 publications made and 879,991 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering.
Deakin University ranked 11th for Psychology in Australia and 210th in the World with 28,043 publications made and 800,256 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Deakin University ranked 17th for Physics in Australia and 520th in the World with 25,691 publications made and 738,315 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
Deakin University ranked 17th for Chemistry in Australia and 582nd in the World with 24,778 publications made and 812,164 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Deakin University ranked 11th for Mathematics in Australia and 272nd in the World with 19,454 publications made and 587,605 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
Deakin University ranked 10th for Business in Australia and 182nd in the World with 19,398 publications made and 491,709 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Deakin University ranked 9th for Economics in Australia and 138th in the World with 16,764 publications made and 434,951 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Deakin University ranked 12th for Art & Design in Australia and 190th in the World with 8,916 publications made and 178,439 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Creative Writing, Multimedia.
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.
