Western Sydney University ranked 22nd in Australia, 523rd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 209 research topics. Western Sydney University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 47,712 academic publications and 1,245,535 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 431st in the World with 28,766 publications made and 714,843 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Western Sydney University ranked 24th for Biology in Australia and 731st in the World with 23,920 publications made and 739,595 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
Western Sydney University ranked 20th for Medicine in Australia and 545th in the World with 22,395 publications made and 643,521 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Public Health, Surgery.
Western Sydney University ranked 22nd for Environmental Science in Australia and 511th in the World with 20,920 publications made and 610,639 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Western Sydney University ranked 22nd for Computer Science in Australia and 557th in the World with 19,925 publications made and 505,792 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 761st in the World with 17,514 publications made and 477,671 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 367th in the World with 17,001 publications made and 465,032 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Western Sydney University ranked 23rd for Physics in Australia and 846th in the World with 15,721 publications made and 441,670 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 951st in the World with 14,460 publications made and 470,920 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
Western Sydney University ranked 20th for Business in Australia and 343rd in the World with 10,996 publications made and 266,757 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Western Sydney University ranked 20th for Mathematics in Australia and 520th in the World with 10,467 publications made and 295,978 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
Western Sydney University ranked 19th for Economics in Australia and 265th in the World with 9,717 publications made and 251,073 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Western Sydney University ranked 21st for Art & Design in Australia and 325th in the World with 5,702 publications made and 108,667 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.
