The University of Adelaide ranked 7th in Australia, 174th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 19 research topics. The University of Adelaide ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 125,204 academic publications and 4,207,688 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 233 notable alumni.
The University of Adelaide ranked 8th for Biology in Australia and 174th in the World with 76,530 publications made and 2,998,793 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
The University of Adelaide ranked 7th for Medicine in Australia and 162nd in the World with 61,361 publications made and 2,208,460 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
The University of Adelaide ranked 7th for Chemistry in Australia and 213th in the World with 58,743 publications made and 2,403,515 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of Adelaide ranked 8th for Environmental Science in Australia and 125th in the World with 54,858 publications made and 1,927,858 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Adelaide ranked 9th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Australia and 198th in the World with 53,382 publications made and 1,636,530 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Adelaide ranked 7th for Engineering in Australia and 218th in the World with 51,198 publications made and 1,926,204 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Adelaide ranked 7th for Physics in Australia and 237th in the World with 48,575 publications made and 1,801,325 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Adelaide ranked 8th for Computer Science in Australia and 228th in the World with 43,562 publications made and 1,471,890 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
The University of Adelaide ranked 8th for Psychology in Australia and 181st in the World with 28,365 publications made and 981,810 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Adelaide ranked 8th for Mathematics in Australia and 194th in the World with 21,581 publications made and 712,886 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Adelaide ranked 13th for Business in Australia and 207th in the World with 16,706 publications made and 479,896 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
The University of Adelaide ranked 12th for Economics in Australia and 170th in the World with 13,813 publications made and 390,053 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
The University of Adelaide ranked 13th for Art & Design in Australia and 193rd in the World with 8,194 publications made and 193,609 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
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.
