The University of Sydney ranked 2nd in Australia, 55th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 199 research topics. The University of Sydney ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 285,098 academic publications and 9,453,770 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 776 notable alumni.
The University of Sydney ranked 2nd for Biology in Australia and 52nd in the World with 164,197 publications made and 6,448,805 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The University of Sydney ranked 1st for Medicine in Australia and 31st in the World with 159,488 publications made and 6,007,799 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
The University of Sydney ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Australia and 29th in the World with 133,104 publications made and 4,027,191 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Sydney ranked 2nd for Computer Science in Australia and 46th in the World with 113,697 publications made and 3,878,614 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
The University of Sydney ranked 3rd for Chemistry in Australia and 81st in the World with 112,724 publications made and 4,465,980 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Sydney ranked 2nd for Engineering in Australia and 62nd in the World with 105,716 publications made and 3,656,261 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
The University of Sydney ranked 3rd for Environmental Science in Australia and 42nd in the World with 99,538 publications made and 3,378,261 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Sydney ranked 2nd for Physics in Australia and 79th in the World with 99,356 publications made and 3,402,249 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Sydney ranked 2nd for Psychology in Australia and 33rd in the World with 86,001 publications made and 3,097,803 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Sydney ranked 1st for Mathematics in Australia and 38th in the World with 57,047 publications made and 2,219,307 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Sydney ranked 3rd for Business in Australia and 45th in the World with 41,524 publications made and 1,172,040 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
The University of Sydney ranked 1st for Economics in Australia and 30th in the World with 37,187 publications made and 1,059,781 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
The University of Sydney ranked 1st for Art & Design in Australia and 29th in the World with 22,450 publications made and 487,012 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, 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.
