The University of Sydney ranked 2nd in Australia, 56th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 197 research topics. The University of Sydney ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 251,778 academic publications and 6,936,665 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 732 notable alumni.
The University of Sydney ranked 2nd for Biology in Australia and 50th in the World with 148,319 publications made and 4,914,410 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 143,064 publications made and 4,506,003 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 28th in the World with 120,040 publications made and 2,964,169 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Sydney ranked 2nd for Computer Science in Australia and 42nd in the World with 102,819 publications made and 2,882,383 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 80th in the World with 102,455 publications made and 3,476,868 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 67th in the World with 95,346 publications made and 2,753,519 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 41st in the World with 89,018 publications made and 2,492,240 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 88,822 publications made and 2,531,043 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 31st in the World with 78,730 publications made and 2,358,827 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Sydney ranked 1st for Mathematics in Australia and 36th in the World with 53,595 publications made and 1,727,124 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 42nd in the World with 38,048 publications made and 856,392 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
The University of Sydney ranked 1st for Economics in Australia and 29th in the World with 33,503 publications made and 759,448 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 28th in the World with 19,801 publications made and 339,662 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.
