The University of South Australia ranked 20th in Australia, 454th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 226 research topics. The University of South Australia ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 51,453 academic publications and 1,580,709 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 44 notable alumni.
The University of South Australia ranked 20th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Australia and 417th in the World with 29,109 publications made and 849,925 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of South Australia ranked 22nd for Biology in Australia and 595th in the World with 26,149 publications made and 993,087 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Nanotechnology.
The University of South Australia ranked 17th for Medicine in Australia and 467th in the World with 24,393 publications made and 819,260 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Public Health, Surgery.
The University of South Australia ranked 18th for Engineering in Australia and 509th in the World with 22,810 publications made and 751,843 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
The University of South Australia ranked 19th for Computer Science in Australia and 450th in the World with 22,195 publications made and 710,737 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
The University of South Australia ranked 21st for Environmental Science in Australia and 459th in the World with 21,203 publications made and 759,742 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
The University of South Australia ranked 19th for Physics in Australia and 586th in the World with 19,136 publications made and 675,811 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of South Australia ranked 20th for Chemistry in Australia and 648th in the World with 19,054 publications made and 784,684 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of South Australia ranked 19th for Psychology in Australia and 333rd in the World with 17,253 publications made and 577,589 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of South Australia ranked 18th for Business in Australia and 250th in the World with 13,240 publications made and 413,355 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
The University of South Australia ranked 18th for Mathematics in Australia and 394th in the World with 12,729 publications made and 398,492 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
The University of South Australia ranked 17th for Economics in Australia and 242nd in the World with 10,177 publications made and 306,729 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
The University of South Australia ranked 21st for Art & Design in Australia and 316th in the World with 6,043 publications made and 137,920 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, 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.
