Deakin University ranked 12th in Australia, 321st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 22 research topics. Deakin University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 81,301 academic publications and 2,264,912 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 86 notable alumni.
Deakin University ranked 12th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Australia and 217th in the World with 50,029 publications made and 1,342,925 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Deakin University ranked 18th for Biology in Australia and 502nd in the World with 39,068 publications made and 1,273,474 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
Deakin University ranked 12th for Medicine in Australia and 358th in the World with 37,855 publications made and 1,271,526 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Nursing, Surgery.
Deakin University ranked 13th for Computer Science in Australia and 329th in the World with 34,323 publications made and 968,367 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Cyber Security, Computer Networking.
Deakin University ranked 17th for Environmental Science in Australia and 360th in the World with 33,537 publications made and 930,765 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Deakin University ranked 17th for Engineering in Australia and 459th in the World with 31,624 publications made and 963,509 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering.
Deakin University ranked 10th for Psychology in Australia and 200th in the World with 29,448 publications made and 875,109 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Deakin University ranked 17th for Physics in Australia and 514th in the World with 26,721 publications made and 806,140 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 570th in the World with 25,721 publications made and 894,358 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Deakin University ranked 10th for Business in Australia and 175th in the World with 20,238 publications made and 533,501 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Deakin University ranked 11th for Mathematics in Australia and 260th in the World with 20,091 publications made and 622,683 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
Deakin University ranked 9th for Economics in Australia and 132nd in the World with 17,500 publications made and 470,927 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 178th in the World with 9,414 publications made and 193,180 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, 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.
