The University of South Australia ranked 20th in Australia, 481st in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 223 research topics. The University of South Australia ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 49,177 academic publications and 1,459,070 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 40 notable alumni.
The University of South Australia ranked 20th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Australia and 425th in the World with 27,866 publications made and 783,160 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of South Australia ranked 22nd for Biology in Australia and 603rd in the World with 25,300 publications made and 912,974 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Nanotechnology.
The University of South Australia ranked 17th for Medicine in Australia and 477th in the World with 23,365 publications made and 755,254 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Public Health, Surgery.
The University of South Australia ranked 18th for Engineering in Australia and 508th in the World with 22,225 publications made and 700,377 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 458th in the World with 21,586 publications made and 655,316 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 20,575 publications made and 701,214 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 591st in the World with 18,606 publications made and 623,417 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 651st in the World with 18,573 publications made and 721,312 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of South Australia ranked 19th for Psychology in Australia and 341st in the World with 16,715 publications made and 532,866 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 256th in the World with 12,852 publications made and 379,130 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of South Australia ranked 18th for Mathematics in Australia and 396th in the World with 12,462 publications made and 375,823 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
The University of South Australia ranked 18th for Economics in Australia and 244th in the World with 9,937 publications made and 281,387 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 20th for Art & Design in Australia and 319th in the World with 5,824 publications made and 129,549 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.
