The University of Newcastle ranked 19th in Australia, 410th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 225 research topics. The University of Newcastle ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 66,749 academic publications and 2,086,603 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 32 notable alumni.
The University of Newcastle ranked 13th for Biology in Australia and 462nd in the World with 36,326 publications made and 1,308,879 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The University of Newcastle ranked 17th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Australia and 362nd in the World with 33,747 publications made and 1,013,600 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Newcastle ranked 13th for Medicine in Australia and 360th in the World with 33,553 publications made and 1,114,225 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Surgery, Public Health.
The University of Newcastle ranked 16th for Engineering in Australia and 454th in the World with 27,827 publications made and 896,836 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
The University of Newcastle ranked 18th for Environmental Science in Australia and 372nd in the World with 27,223 publications made and 903,350 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Newcastle ranked 17th for Computer Science in Australia and 386th in the World with 27,212 publications made and 884,623 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
The University of Newcastle ranked 13th for Chemistry in Australia and 501st in the World with 26,872 publications made and 1,019,868 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Newcastle ranked 16th for Physics in Australia and 487th in the World with 25,074 publications made and 820,024 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 273rd in the World with 21,424 publications made and 711,866 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Newcastle ranked 13th for Mathematics in Australia and 289th in the World with 16,254 publications made and 557,909 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 241st in the World with 13,725 publications made and 432,163 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of Newcastle ranked 18th for Economics in Australia and 243rd in the World with 10,771 publications made and 305,830 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 303rd in the World with 5,743 publications made and 133,329 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.
