Southern Cross University ranked 33rd in Australia, 1101st in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 122 research topics. Southern Cross University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 13,110 academic publications and 337,477 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 13 notable alumni.
Southern Cross University ranked 35th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Australia and 1212th in the World with 8,387 publications made and 186,697 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Southern Cross University ranked 31st for Environmental Science in Australia and 980th in the World with 8,059 publications made and 243,340 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Southern Cross University ranked 31st for Biology in Australia and 1380th in the World with 7,309 publications made and 223,205 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation.
Southern Cross University ranked 36th for Medicine in Australia and 1327th in the World with 5,426 publications made and 138,546 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Public Health, Health Science.
Southern Cross University ranked 33rd for Engineering in Australia and 1838th in the World with 4,596 publications made and 126,680 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Optical Engineering.
Southern Cross University ranked 32nd for Chemistry in Australia and 1707th in the World with 4,439 publications made and 155,173 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Chemistry, Physical chemistry.
Southern Cross University ranked 35th for Psychology in Australia and 1103rd in the World with 4,225 publications made and 91,533 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
Southern Cross University ranked 37th for Computer Science in Australia and 1760th in the World with 4,073 publications made and 96,073 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Management Information Systems, Cyber Security.
Southern Cross University ranked 33rd for Physics in Australia and 1882nd in the World with 3,978 publications made and 115,373 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Southern Cross University ranked 34th for Business in Australia and 905th in the World with 3,356 publications made and 79,740 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Hospitality and Hotel Management, Management Information Systems.
Southern Cross University ranked 35th for Economics in Australia and 902nd in the World with 2,886 publications made and 60,108 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Political Economy.
Southern Cross University ranked 37th for Mathematics in Australia and 1593rd in the World with 2,354 publications made and 53,776 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Southern Cross University ranked 33rd for Art & Design in Australia and 782nd in the World with 2,077 publications made and 42,445 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Creative Writing, 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.
