The University of Wollongong ranked 16th in Australia, 377th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 234 research topics. The University of Wollongong ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 71,789 academic publications and 2,024,279 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 53 notable alumni.
The University of Wollongong ranked 10th for Engineering in Australia and 303rd in the World with 38,657 publications made and 1,262,412 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Wollongong ranked 16th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Australia and 331st in the World with 36,147 publications made and 825,461 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Wollongong ranked 17th for Biology in Australia and 479th in the World with 34,440 publications made and 1,290,942 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience.
The University of Wollongong ranked 9th for Physics in Australia and 329th in the World with 34,366 publications made and 1,148,999 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Condensed Matter Physics.
The University of Wollongong ranked 16th for Environmental Science in Australia and 324th in the World with 32,704 publications made and 975,856 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Wollongong ranked 9th for Chemistry in Australia and 430th in the World with 31,490 publications made and 1,178,430 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Wollongong ranked 15th for Computer Science in Australia and 377th in the World with 28,340 publications made and 722,859 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Neuroscience, Telecommunications.
The University of Wollongong ranked 18th for Medicine in Australia and 481st in the World with 24,498 publications made and 781,707 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Public Health, Surgery.
The University of Wollongong ranked 18th for Psychology in Australia and 318th in the World with 18,057 publications made and 557,622 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Wollongong ranked 16th for Business in Australia and 226th in the World with 15,880 publications made and 353,960 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of Wollongong ranked 16th for Mathematics in Australia and 351st in the World with 15,505 publications made and 390,256 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Wollongong ranked 16th for Economics in Australia and 238th in the World with 11,429 publications made and 238,570 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, International Trade.
The University of Wollongong ranked 16th for Art & Design in Australia and 218th in the World with 7,710 publications made and 159,377 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, 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.
