Southern Cross University ranked 34th in Australia, 1132nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 125 research topics. Southern Cross University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 13,957 academic publications and 366,410 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 1189th in the World with 8,877 publications made and 202,234 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Southern Cross University ranked 31st for Environmental Science in Australia and 979th in the World with 8,431 publications made and 263,348 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Southern Cross University ranked 31st for Biology in Australia and 1383rd in the World with 7,656 publications made and 241,335 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation.
Southern Cross University ranked 37th for Medicine in Australia and 1318th in the World with 5,765 publications made and 150,786 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Public Health, Health Science.
Southern Cross University ranked 33rd for Engineering in Australia and 1843rd in the World with 4,795 publications made and 138,474 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 1704th in the World with 4,596 publications made and 168,400 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Chemistry, Physical chemistry.
Southern Cross University ranked 35th for Psychology in Australia and 1094th in the World with 4,470 publications made and 100,165 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
Southern Cross University ranked 38th for Computer Science in Australia and 1773rd in the World with 4,269 publications made and 104,519 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 1883rd in the World with 4,137 publications made and 125,397 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 902nd in the World with 3,485 publications made and 85,031 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 901st in the World with 2,997 publications made and 65,036 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 1588th in the World with 2,457 publications made and 58,138 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Southern Cross University ranked 32nd for Art & Design in Australia and 767th in the World with 2,159 publications made and 46,203 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.
