RMIT University ranked 13th in Australia, 327th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 15 research topics. RMIT University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 67,175 academic publications and 1,761,078 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 95 notable alumni.
RMIT University ranked 12th for Engineering in Australia and 321st in the World with 39,722 publications made and 1,136,144 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
RMIT University ranked 13th for Physics in Australia and 406th in the World with 33,192 publications made and 974,640 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
RMIT University ranked 18th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Australia and 388th in the World with 33,157 publications made and 782,635 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
RMIT University ranked 21st for Biology in Australia and 563rd in the World with 31,373 publications made and 1,026,132 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience.
RMIT University ranked 19th for Environmental Science in Australia and 377th in the World with 30,224 publications made and 845,563 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
RMIT University ranked 14th for Computer Science in Australia and 371st in the World with 29,814 publications made and 753,253 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Neuroscience.
RMIT University ranked 12th for Chemistry in Australia and 492nd in the World with 29,649 publications made and 1,004,815 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
RMIT University ranked 22nd for Medicine in Australia and 556th in the World with 21,245 publications made and 655,994 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Nursing, Surgery.
RMIT University ranked 13th for Business in Australia and 201st in the World with 17,153 publications made and 409,086 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
RMIT University ranked 21st for Psychology in Australia and 400th in the World with 15,708 publications made and 434,363 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Cognitive Science.
RMIT University ranked 19th for Mathematics in Australia and 427th in the World with 13,932 publications made and 356,492 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Operations Research.
RMIT University ranked 19th for Economics in Australia and 254th in the World with 11,175 publications made and 252,330 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Environmental Economics.
RMIT University ranked 17th for Art & Design in Australia and 238th in the World with 7,733 publications made and 146,759 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Art History.
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.
