The University of Adelaide ranked 8th in Australia, 185th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 20 research topics. The University of Adelaide ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 130,340 academic publications and 4,511,784 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 258 notable alumni.
The University of Adelaide ranked 8th for Biology in Australia and 174th in the World with 79,096 publications made and 3,195,311 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
The University of Adelaide ranked 7th for Medicine in Australia and 161st in the World with 63,839 publications made and 2,370,957 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
The University of Adelaide ranked 7th for Chemistry in Australia and 210th in the World with 60,408 publications made and 2,558,723 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 124th in the World with 56,644 publications made and 2,065,229 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 194th in the World with 55,580 publications made and 1,751,483 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Adelaide ranked 7th for Engineering in Australia and 212th in the World with 52,757 publications made and 2,061,204 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 233rd in the World with 50,045 publications made and 1,936,711 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 227th in the World with 44,950 publications made and 1,579,853 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 182nd in the World with 29,428 publications made and 1,049,370 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Adelaide ranked 9th for Mathematics in Australia and 197th in the World with 22,025 publications made and 747,336 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Adelaide ranked 14th for Business in Australia and 205th in the World with 17,289 publications made and 524,950 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 14,327 publications made and 418,548 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 190th in the World with 8,531 publications made and 206,035 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.
