Macquarie University ranked 10th in Australia, 284th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 15 research topics. Macquarie University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 80,234 academic publications and 2,294,299 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 90 notable alumni.
Macquarie University ranked 10th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Australia and 209th in the World with 44,321 publications made and 1,159,074 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Macquarie University ranked 9th for Biology in Australia and 410th in the World with 40,619 publications made and 1,458,410 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Botany.
Macquarie University ranked 12th for Computer Science in Australia and 290th in the World with 36,952 publications made and 1,057,717 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Cognitive Science.
Macquarie University ranked 10th for Environmental Science in Australia and 237th in the World with 35,053 publications made and 1,205,692 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Macquarie University ranked 14th for Engineering in Australia and 451st in the World with 31,329 publications made and 936,215 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
Macquarie University ranked 15th for Medicine in Australia and 414th in the World with 30,586 publications made and 975,608 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Nursing.
Macquarie University ranked 14th for Physics in Australia and 437th in the World with 29,848 publications made and 951,989 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 519th in the World with 27,148 publications made and 1,012,572 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Petrology and Geochemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Macquarie University ranked 12th for Psychology in Australia and 226th in the World with 24,137 publications made and 703,994 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Macquarie University ranked 14th for Mathematics in Australia and 311th in the World with 16,749 publications made and 459,599 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 218th in the World with 16,233 publications made and 376,278 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Macquarie University ranked 13th for Economics in Australia and 182nd in the World with 13,442 publications made and 295,598 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 147th in the World with 8,981 publications made and 198,499 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.
