Murdoch University ranked 27th in Australia, 709th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 180 research topics. Murdoch University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 30,618 academic publications and 898,451 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 43 notable alumni.
Murdoch University ranked 23rd for Biology in Australia and 678th in the World with 20,175 publications made and 689,263 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
Murdoch University ranked 24th for Environmental Science in Australia and 519th in the World with 17,289 publications made and 557,088 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Murdoch University ranked 26th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Australia and 721st in the World with 15,062 publications made and 408,888 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Murdoch University ranked 24th for Medicine in Australia and 728th in the World with 14,135 publications made and 453,042 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Immunology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Surgery.
Murdoch University ranked 24th for Chemistry in Australia and 888th in the World with 13,429 publications made and 468,559 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Murdoch University ranked 25th for Engineering in Australia and 1024th in the World with 10,933 publications made and 327,054 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Murdoch University ranked 28th for Computer Science in Australia and 882nd in the World with 9,978 publications made and 286,324 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Telecommunications.
Murdoch University ranked 25th for Physics in Australia and 1112th in the World with 9,596 publications made and 272,803 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
Murdoch University ranked 29th for Psychology in Australia and 720th in the World with 7,254 publications made and 216,958 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Murdoch University ranked 31st for Business in Australia and 776th in the World with 4,792 publications made and 117,122 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Murdoch University ranked 32nd for Mathematics in Australia and 1023rd in the World with 4,447 publications made and 121,293 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
Murdoch University ranked 29th for Economics in Australia and 630th in the World with 3,982 publications made and 104,829 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Environmental Economics.
Murdoch University ranked 28th for Art & Design in Australia and 624th in the World with 2,750 publications made and 63,090 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Multimedia.
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.
