Western Sydney University ranked 22nd in Australia, 510th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 211 research topics. Western Sydney University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 50,964 academic publications and 1,369,501 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 49 notable alumni.
Western Sydney University ranked 21st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Australia and 418th in the World with 30,558 publications made and 780,183 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Western Sydney University ranked 24th for Biology in Australia and 722nd in the World with 25,144 publications made and 811,062 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
Western Sydney University ranked 20th for Medicine in Australia and 537th in the World with 23,697 publications made and 704,082 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Public Health, Surgery.
Western Sydney University ranked 22nd for Environmental Science in Australia and 497th in the World with 22,080 publications made and 673,144 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Western Sydney University ranked 22nd for Computer Science in Australia and 547th in the World with 20,759 publications made and 548,848 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Computer Networking.
Western Sydney University ranked 23rd for Engineering in Australia and 751st in the World with 18,325 publications made and 521,471 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Networking.
Western Sydney University ranked 20th for Psychology in Australia and 362nd in the World with 17,775 publications made and 504,674 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Western Sydney University ranked 23rd for Physics in Australia and 835th in the World with 16,367 publications made and 476,289 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Western Sydney University ranked 25th for Chemistry in Australia and 945th in the World with 15,049 publications made and 516,019 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
Western Sydney University ranked 20th for Business in Australia and 329th in the World with 11,462 publications made and 288,417 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Western Sydney University ranked 20th for Mathematics in Australia and 513th in the World with 10,763 publications made and 318,283 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
Western Sydney University ranked 20th for Economics in Australia and 258th in the World with 10,119 publications made and 272,421 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Western Sydney University ranked 20th for Art & Design in Australia and 315th in the World with 5,993 publications made and 117,663 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Creative Writing, Art History.
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.
