James Cook University ranked 23rd in Australia, 545th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 186 research topics. James Cook University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 42,224 academic publications and 1,653,902 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 27 notable alumni.
James Cook University ranked 16th for Biology in Australia and 473rd in the World with 28,332 publications made and 1,254,895 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 249th in the World with 27,725 publications made and 1,250,488 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 518th in the World with 22,616 publications made and 893,298 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.
James Cook University ranked 23rd for Medicine in Australia and 557th in the World with 19,777 publications made and 749,002 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Nursing, Immunology.
James Cook University ranked 22nd for Chemistry in Australia and 817th in the World with 15,325 publications made and 673,821 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 839th in the World with 14,299 publications made and 554,463 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 753rd in the World with 12,332 publications made and 438,862 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
James Cook University ranked 24th for Physics in Australia and 924th in the World with 12,300 publications made and 482,375 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
James Cook University ranked 24th for Psychology in Australia and 585th in the World with 9,685 publications made and 298,606 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
James Cook University ranked 27th for Business in Australia and 597th in the World with 6,511 publications made and 211,407 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Hospitality and Hotel Management, Advertising.
James Cook University ranked 25th for Mathematics in Australia and 768th in the World with 6,302 publications made and 221,484 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 463rd in the World with 5,939 publications made and 213,032 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, Environmental Economics.
James Cook University ranked 11th for Art & Design in Australia and 175th in the World with 5,773 publications made and 271,243 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.
