Macquarie University ranked 9th in Australia, 274th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 19 research topics. Macquarie University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 84,421 academic publications and 2,479,905 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 98 notable alumni.
Macquarie University ranked 10th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Australia and 204th in the World with 46,533 publications made and 1,253,350 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Macquarie University ranked 9th for Biology in Australia and 407th in the World with 42,271 publications made and 1,579,694 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Botany.
Macquarie University ranked 12th for Computer Science in Australia and 286th in the World with 38,319 publications made and 1,144,610 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Cognitive Science.
Macquarie University ranked 10th for Environmental Science in Australia and 234th in the World with 36,412 publications made and 1,292,918 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Macquarie University ranked 14th for Engineering in Australia and 446th in the World with 32,381 publications made and 1,002,718 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
Macquarie University ranked 15th for Medicine in Australia and 405th in the World with 32,168 publications made and 1,068,898 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Nursing.
Macquarie University ranked 14th for Physics in Australia and 436th in the World with 30,813 publications made and 1,016,005 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Macquarie University ranked 14th for Chemistry in Australia and 520th in the World with 27,976 publications made and 1,083,751 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Petrology and Geochemistry, Nanotechnology.
Macquarie University ranked 12th for Psychology in Australia and 223rd in the World with 25,191 publications made and 767,562 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Macquarie University ranked 14th for Mathematics in Australia and 304th in the World with 17,212 publications made and 490,529 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Actuarial Science.
Macquarie University ranked 15th for Business in Australia and 213th in the World with 16,868 publications made and 411,560 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Macquarie University ranked 13th for Economics in Australia and 173rd in the World with 13,973 publications made and 329,798 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Actuarial Science.
Macquarie University ranked 7th for Art & Design in Australia and 141st in the World with 9,330 publications made and 212,563 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, 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.
