RMIT University ranked 15th in Australia, 359th in the global 2025 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 62,889 academic publications and 1,600,878 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 92 notable alumni.
RMIT University ranked 12th for Engineering in Australia and 337th in the World with 38,036 publications made and 1,025,600 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
RMIT University ranked 13th for Physics in Australia and 426th in the World with 31,841 publications made and 879,217 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 413th in the World with 31,001 publications made and 714,525 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
RMIT University ranked 21st for Biology in Australia and 575th in the World with 30,053 publications made and 931,563 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience.
RMIT University ranked 19th for Environmental Science in Australia and 394th in the World with 28,848 publications made and 764,554 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
RMIT University ranked 15th for Computer Science in Australia and 380th in the World with 28,539 publications made and 691,580 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Neuroscience.
RMIT University ranked 13th for Chemistry in Australia and 509th in the World with 28,534 publications made and 905,403 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
RMIT University ranked 23rd for Medicine in Australia and 562nd in the World with 20,262 publications made and 603,440 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Nursing, Surgery.
RMIT University ranked 14th for Business in Australia and 212th in the World with 16,338 publications made and 375,054 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
RMIT University ranked 21st for Psychology in Australia and 413th in the World with 15,036 publications made and 400,277 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Cognitive Science.
RMIT University ranked 19th for Mathematics in Australia and 439th in the World with 13,528 publications made and 328,291 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Operations Research.
RMIT University ranked 20th for Economics in Australia and 267th in the World with 10,713 publications made and 231,096 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 253rd in the World with 7,272 publications made and 135,276 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.
