Murdoch University ranked 27th in Australia, 695th in the global 2025 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 29,279 academic publications and 831,925 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 38 notable alumni.
Murdoch University ranked 23rd for Biology in Australia and 681st in the World with 19,443 publications made and 638,349 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
Murdoch University ranked 24th for Environmental Science in Australia and 521st in the World with 16,591 publications made and 516,898 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Murdoch University ranked 25th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Australia and 725th in the World with 14,380 publications made and 383,378 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, History.
Murdoch University ranked 24th for Medicine in Australia and 730th in the World with 13,616 publications made and 421,684 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Immunology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Surgery.
Murdoch University ranked 24th for Chemistry in Australia and 893rd in the World with 13,017 publications made and 434,078 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Murdoch University ranked 25th for Engineering in Australia and 1020th in the World with 10,564 publications made and 299,103 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 884th in the World with 9,573 publications made and 262,061 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 1107th in the World with 9,306 publications made and 250,328 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 723rd in the World with 6,978 publications made and 201,952 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Murdoch University ranked 31st for Business in Australia and 774th in the World with 4,598 publications made and 109,444 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Murdoch University ranked 32nd for Mathematics in Australia and 1012th in the World with 4,347 publications made and 114,767 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 636th in the World with 3,804 publications made and 97,309 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Environmental Economics.
Murdoch University ranked 26th for Art & Design in Australia and 623rd in the World with 2,650 publications made and 59,473 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.
