James Cook University ranked 23rd in Australia, 554th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 185 research topics. James Cook University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 40,530 academic publications and 1,546,744 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 25 notable alumni.
James Cook University ranked 15th for Biology in Australia and 473rd in the World with 27,408 publications made and 1,185,024 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation, Biochemistry, Botany.
James Cook University ranked 12th for Environmental Science in Australia and 246th in the World with 26,751 publications made and 1,182,536 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation.
James Cook University ranked 23rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Australia and 517th in the World with 21,749 publications made and 836,048 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.
James Cook University ranked 22nd for Medicine in Australia and 559th in the World with 19,027 publications made and 701,488 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Nursing, Immunology.
James Cook University ranked 22nd for Chemistry in Australia and 813th in the World with 14,985 publications made and 633,753 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Petrology and Geochemistry, Chemical Engineering.
James Cook University ranked 24th for Engineering in Australia and 835th in the World with 13,904 publications made and 521,890 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
James Cook University ranked 24th for Physics in Australia and 921st in the World with 11,958 publications made and 457,034 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
James Cook University ranked 24th for Computer Science in Australia and 757th in the World with 11,938 publications made and 421,106 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
James Cook University ranked 24th for Psychology in Australia and 586th in the World with 9,324 publications made and 285,661 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
James Cook University ranked 25th for Business in Australia and 602nd in the World with 6,305 publications made and 188,719 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Hospitality and Hotel Management, Advertising.
James Cook University ranked 25th for Mathematics in Australia and 757th in the World with 6,146 publications made and 216,446 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
James Cook University ranked 24th for Economics in Australia and 471st in the World with 5,735 publications made and 195,468 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, International Trade.
James Cook University ranked 11th for Art & Design in Australia and 175th in the World with 5,594 publications made and 254,315 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, 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.
