The University of Wollongong ranked 16th in Australia, 381st in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 233 research topics. The University of Wollongong ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 69,346 academic publications and 1,873,605 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 51 notable alumni.
The University of Wollongong ranked 10th for Engineering in Australia and 302nd in the World with 37,705 publications made and 1,171,015 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Wollongong ranked 15th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Australia and 333rd in the World with 34,879 publications made and 765,831 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Wollongong ranked 9th for Physics in Australia and 336th in the World with 33,542 publications made and 1,064,840 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Condensed Matter Physics.
The University of Wollongong ranked 17th for Biology in Australia and 482nd in the World with 33,477 publications made and 1,197,579 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience.
The University of Wollongong ranked 16th for Environmental Science in Australia and 327th in the World with 31,854 publications made and 903,374 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Wollongong ranked 9th for Chemistry in Australia and 427th in the World with 30,745 publications made and 1,087,759 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Wollongong ranked 14th for Computer Science in Australia and 376th in the World with 27,580 publications made and 673,049 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 483rd in the World with 23,573 publications made and 723,971 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Public Health, Surgery.
The University of Wollongong ranked 18th for Psychology in Australia and 321st in the World with 17,511 publications made and 513,899 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Wollongong ranked 16th for Business in Australia and 224th in the World with 15,503 publications made and 328,135 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of Wollongong ranked 16th for Mathematics in Australia and 353rd in the World with 15,174 publications made and 364,096 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 241st in the World with 11,098 publications made and 220,000 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 7,503 publications made and 148,955 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.
