The University of New South Wales ranked 4th in Australia, 66th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 188 research topics. The University of New South Wales ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 240,143 academic publications and 7,937,693 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 259 notable alumni.
The University of New South Wales ranked 5th for Biology in Australia and 94th in the World with 128,774 publications made and 5,067,218 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The University of New South Wales ranked 1st for Engineering in Australia and 62nd in the World with 110,019 publications made and 3,643,782 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of New South Wales ranked 4th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Australia and 56th in the World with 108,100 publications made and 3,396,703 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of New South Wales ranked 5th for Medicine in Australia and 88th in the World with 106,915 publications made and 4,125,555 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
The University of New South Wales ranked 1st for Physics in Australia and 69th in the World with 100,428 publications made and 3,367,581 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of New South Wales ranked 3rd for Computer Science in Australia and 62nd in the World with 99,407 publications made and 3,394,188 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
The University of New South Wales ranked 5th for Chemistry in Australia and 113th in the World with 98,158 publications made and 3,760,212 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
The University of New South Wales ranked 4th for Environmental Science in Australia and 49th in the World with 93,632 publications made and 3,205,236 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of New South Wales ranked 4th for Psychology in Australia and 50th in the World with 64,612 publications made and 2,537,556 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Science.
The University of New South Wales ranked 3rd for Mathematics in Australia and 54th in the World with 50,799 publications made and 1,819,063 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of New South Wales ranked 1st for Business in Australia and 39th in the World with 41,364 publications made and 1,274,408 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
The University of New South Wales ranked 4th for Economics in Australia and 42nd in the World with 32,124 publications made and 951,316 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Actuarial Science.
The University of New South Wales ranked 4th for Art & Design in Australia and 55th in the World with 17,244 publications made and 449,749 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.
