The University of the Sunshine Coast ranked 37th in Australia, 1344th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 109 research topics. The University of the Sunshine Coast ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 12,855 academic publications and 272,566 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 1385th in the World with 8,099 publications made and 163,711 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of the Sunshine Coast ranked 35th for Biology in Australia and 1677th in the World with 7,747 publications made and 180,424 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Neuroscience.
The University of the Sunshine Coast ranked 35th for Environmental Science in Australia and 1314th in the World with 7,117 publications made and 173,547 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of the Sunshine Coast ranked 37th for Medicine in Australia and 1328th in the World with 6,898 publications made and 148,501 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Nursing, Physical Therapy.
The University of the Sunshine Coast ranked 38th for Computer Science in Australia and 1815th in the World with 4,803 publications made and 108,968 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 1224th in the World with 4,681 publications made and 91,044 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 2178th in the World with 4,315 publications made and 99,436 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 2248th in the World with 4,061 publications made and 98,576 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 2316th in the World with 3,601 publications made and 81,924 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 1112th in the World with 3,291 publications made and 67,896 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 1053rd in the World with 2,709 publications made and 56,275 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 1716th in the World with 2,544 publications made and 58,217 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 1194th in the World with 1,569 publications made and 23,513 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.
