Monash University ranked 5th in Australia, 80th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 148 research topics. Monash University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 233,055 academic publications and 7,621,661 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 249 notable alumni.
Monash University ranked 4th for Biology in Australia and 92nd in the World with 133,025 publications made and 5,133,574 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
Monash University ranked 4th for Medicine in Australia and 77th in the World with 126,748 publications made and 4,521,688 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Public Health.
Monash University ranked 6th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Australia and 65th in the World with 108,908 publications made and 3,168,981 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Monash University ranked 4th for Chemistry in Australia and 110th in the World with 95,609 publications made and 3,981,070 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
Monash University ranked 5th for Computer Science in Australia and 79th in the World with 89,400 publications made and 3,075,142 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Telecommunications.
Monash University ranked 5th for Engineering in Australia and 110th in the World with 87,093 publications made and 3,089,961 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Monash University ranked 6th for Environmental Science in Australia and 76th in the World with 81,958 publications made and 2,833,676 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Monash University ranked 6th for Physics in Australia and 128th in the World with 78,391 publications made and 2,876,451 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
Monash University ranked 5th for Psychology in Australia and 54th in the World with 72,909 publications made and 2,406,636 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Education Majors.
Monash University ranked 5th for Mathematics in Australia and 70th in the World with 48,939 publications made and 1,536,129 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
Monash University ranked 5th for Business in Australia and 57th in the World with 37,432 publications made and 1,045,522 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
Monash University ranked 6th for Economics in Australia and 46th in the World with 33,678 publications made and 912,043 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, International Trade.
Monash University ranked 6th for Art & Design in Australia and 67th in the World with 17,704 publications made and 377,586 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.
