The University of Melbourne ranked 1st in Australia, 49th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 197 research topics. The University of Melbourne ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 281,300 academic publications and 9,903,250 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 668 notable alumni.
The University of Melbourne ranked 1st for Biology in Australia and 48th in the World with 169,594 publications made and 6,884,767 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The University of Melbourne ranked 2nd for Medicine in Australia and 40th in the World with 160,317 publications made and 6,289,362 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Public Health.
The University of Melbourne ranked 2nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Australia and 33rd in the World with 130,831 publications made and 4,159,951 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Melbourne ranked 2nd for Chemistry in Australia and 70th in the World with 114,842 publications made and 4,954,374 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of Melbourne ranked 1st for Computer Science in Australia and 45th in the World with 112,048 publications made and 4,159,930 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Telecommunications.
The University of Melbourne ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in Australia and 40th in the World with 100,581 publications made and 3,424,350 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Melbourne ranked 3rd for Engineering in Australia and 73rd in the World with 98,982 publications made and 3,636,217 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
The University of Melbourne ranked 1st for Psychology in Australia and 30th in the World with 88,687 publications made and 3,284,906 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
The University of Melbourne ranked 5th for Physics in Australia and 99th in the World with 88,338 publications made and 3,230,909 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Melbourne ranked 2nd for Mathematics in Australia and 42nd in the World with 56,828 publications made and 2,134,821 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Melbourne ranked 2nd for Business in Australia and 43rd in the World with 41,599 publications made and 1,205,734 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
The University of Melbourne ranked 2nd for Economics in Australia and 34th in the World with 37,515 publications made and 1,089,455 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The University of Melbourne ranked 3rd for Art & Design in Australia and 35th in the World with 21,424 publications made and 477,614 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Creative Writing.
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.
