James Cook University ranked 23rd in Australia, 554th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 180 research topics. James Cook University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 35,858 academic publications and 1,097,085 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 25 notable alumni.
James Cook University ranked 16th for Biology in Australia and 484th in the World with 24,563 publications made and 864,555 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation, Botany.
James Cook University ranked 12th for Environmental Science in Australia and 262nd in the World with 23,877 publications made and 839,020 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 488th in the World with 19,678 publications made and 583,587 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.
James Cook University ranked 21st for Medicine in Australia and 562nd in the World with 17,210 publications made and 507,019 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Nursing, Immunology.
James Cook University ranked 22nd for Chemistry in Australia and 816th in the World with 13,695 publications made and 478,940 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 837th in the World with 12,559 publications made and 390,660 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
James Cook University ranked 24th for Computer Science in Australia and 756th in the World with 10,810 publications made and 287,033 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
James Cook University ranked 24th for Physics in Australia and 923rd in the World with 10,785 publications made and 338,211 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
James Cook University ranked 23rd for Psychology in Australia and 577th in the World with 8,573 publications made and 202,415 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
James Cook University ranked 24th for Mathematics in Australia and 738th in the World with 5,777 publications made and 149,475 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Operations Research.
James Cook University ranked 26th for Business in Australia and 598th in the World with 5,707 publications made and 127,358 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Hospitality and Hotel Management, Advertising.
James Cook University ranked 23rd for Economics in Australia and 475th in the World with 5,204 publications made and 133,696 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 174th in the World with 4,960 publications made and 184,044 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.