The University of Adelaide ranked 7th in Australia, 174th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 25 research topics. The University of Adelaide ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 109,741 academic publications and 3,040,128 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 226 notable alumni.
The University of Adelaide ranked 8th for Biology in Australia and 175th in the World with 69,213 publications made and 2,291,218 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 55,569 publications made and 1,666,322 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
The University of Adelaide ranked 7th for Chemistry in Australia and 212th in the World with 53,203 publications made and 1,859,473 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 121st in the World with 48,816 publications made and 1,407,891 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Adelaide ranked 8th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Australia and 190th in the World with 48,239 publications made and 1,150,838 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Adelaide ranked 7th for Engineering in Australia and 228th in the World with 45,217 publications made and 1,366,540 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 250th in the World with 42,114 publications made and 1,246,158 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Adelaide ranked 9th for Computer Science in Australia and 230th in the World with 38,517 publications made and 998,553 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 26,167 publications made and 729,621 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Adelaide ranked 9th for Mathematics in Australia and 198th in the World with 20,229 publications made and 538,177 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Adelaide ranked 12th for Business in Australia and 200th in the World with 15,373 publications made and 348,786 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
The University of Adelaide ranked 12th for Economics in Australia and 165th in the World with 12,662 publications made and 273,133 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 199th in the World with 7,224 publications made and 138,194 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.