The University of Newcastle ranked 19th in Australia, 421st in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 224 research topics. The University of Newcastle ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 64,991 academic publications and 1,941,860 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 31 notable alumni.
The University of Newcastle ranked 13th for Biology in Australia and 461st in the World with 35,396 publications made and 1,222,259 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The University of Newcastle ranked 17th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Australia and 360th in the World with 32,957 publications made and 940,086 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Newcastle ranked 11th for Medicine in Australia and 358th in the World with 32,398 publications made and 1,032,274 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Surgery, Public Health.
The University of Newcastle ranked 15th for Engineering in Australia and 454th in the World with 27,285 publications made and 836,762 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
The University of Newcastle ranked 17th for Environmental Science in Australia and 370th in the World with 26,657 publications made and 844,774 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Newcastle ranked 16th for Computer Science in Australia and 384th in the World with 26,638 publications made and 821,218 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
The University of Newcastle ranked 12th for Chemistry in Australia and 503rd in the World with 26,323 publications made and 948,066 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Newcastle ranked 15th for Physics in Australia and 482nd in the World with 24,613 publications made and 763,561 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Newcastle ranked 15th for Psychology in Australia and 275th in the World with 20,767 publications made and 659,326 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Newcastle ranked 12th for Mathematics in Australia and 290th in the World with 16,012 publications made and 533,345 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Newcastle ranked 17th for Business in Australia and 240th in the World with 13,497 publications made and 405,543 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of Newcastle ranked 17th for Economics in Australia and 243rd in the World with 10,519 publications made and 283,806 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The University of Newcastle ranked 19th for Art & Design in Australia and 297th in the World with 5,669 publications made and 124,893 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.
