The University of New South Wales ranked 3rd in Australia, 63rd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 185 research topics. The University of New South Wales ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 228,613 academic publications and 7,384,948 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 237 notable alumni.
The University of New South Wales ranked 5th for Biology in Australia and 95th in the World with 123,862 publications made and 4,717,284 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The University of New South Wales ranked 1st for Engineering in Australia and 60th in the World with 106,693 publications made and 3,395,816 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 102,750 publications made and 3,168,661 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of New South Wales ranked 5th for Medicine in Australia and 87th in the World with 101,794 publications made and 3,833,920 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
The University of New South Wales ranked 1st for Physics in Australia and 67th in the World with 97,596 publications made and 3,138,735 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 96,024 publications made and 3,168,134 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 112th in the World with 95,380 publications made and 3,485,695 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
The University of New South Wales ranked 5th for Environmental Science in Australia and 52nd in the World with 90,119 publications made and 2,993,902 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of New South Wales ranked 4th for Psychology in Australia and 52nd in the World with 62,012 publications made and 2,364,153 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 49,564 publications made and 1,730,740 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 41st in the World with 39,890 publications made and 1,206,568 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
The University of New South Wales ranked 5th for Economics in Australia and 44th in the World with 30,788 publications made and 897,683 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 57th in the World with 16,510 publications made and 418,926 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.
