The University of the Sunshine Coast ranked 37th in Australia, 1286th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 115 research topics. The University of the Sunshine Coast ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 13,894 academic publications and 307,437 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 3 notable alumni.
The University of the Sunshine Coast ranked 37th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Australia and 1334th in the World with 8,662 publications made and 185,050 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of the Sunshine Coast ranked 35th for Biology in Australia and 1650th in the World with 8,159 publications made and 202,940 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Neuroscience.
The University of the Sunshine Coast ranked 35th for Environmental Science in Australia and 1294th in the World with 7,540 publications made and 195,704 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of the Sunshine Coast ranked 36th for Medicine in Australia and 1302nd in the World with 7,348 publications made and 167,724 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Nursing, Physical Therapy.
The University of the Sunshine Coast ranked 37th for Computer Science in Australia and 1767th in the World with 5,102 publications made and 123,157 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
The University of the Sunshine Coast ranked 37th for Psychology in Australia and 1187th in the World with 4,979 publications made and 102,139 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Clinical Psychology.
The University of the Sunshine Coast ranked 36th for Engineering in Australia and 2138th in the World with 4,548 publications made and 110,962 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering.
The University of the Sunshine Coast ranked 35th for Chemistry in Australia and 2224th in the World with 4,225 publications made and 109,690 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Nutrition and Food Science.
The University of the Sunshine Coast ranked 37th for Physics in Australia and 2278th in the World with 3,807 publications made and 91,211 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of the Sunshine Coast ranked 36th for Business in Australia and 1083rd in the World with 3,462 publications made and 75,477 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
The University of the Sunshine Coast ranked 37th for Economics in Australia and 1041st in the World with 2,825 publications made and 63,701 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The University of the Sunshine Coast ranked 38th for Mathematics in Australia and 1670th in the World with 2,689 publications made and 66,333 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research.
The University of the Sunshine Coast ranked 35th for Art & Design in Australia and 1141st in the World with 1,653 publications made and 26,276 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Creative Writing, Multimedia.
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.
