University Of Sydney's 35 Disciplines In Global Top 50 In QS Subject Rankings 2025

QS Subject Rankings 2025: University of Sydney ranked first in Australia in nine disciplines and its five subjects were in the global top 20 and 52 of the latest rankings.

Study in Australia: University of Sydney's five subjects ranked in the global 20 and 35 of the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. In nine disciplines it ranked first in Australia and overall 20 of its subjects improved their global ranking.

Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott commented, “As one of many indicators of research and teaching excellence I congratulate our staff on our continuing success in the prestigious QS subject rankings. Our commitment to impactful research is reflected in our record $100 million investment in our Horizon Fellows, involving ongoing support for 40 early and mid-career academics researching solutions to the complex problems of climate change, health and sustainability."

“It underpins our landmark investment in the Sydney Biomedical Accelerator (SBA) a visionary partnership with the Sydney Local Health District and NSW Government that will foster a nation-leading biomedical complex. The SBA will fast track scientific discovery and revolutionise healthcare, collaborating with industry and start-ups as part of a world-leading hospital and tech innovation ecosystem," added Professor Mark Scott.

University of Sydney Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Julie Cairney said, “The University performed especially well on academic reputation and citations, indicators of the impact and quality of our research across a range of disciplines. Our ability and potential to translate our research into real-world solutions is reflected in these results.

About QS Subject Rankings 2025

It evaluates more than 5,200 universities and ranks 1,747 across five broad subject areas and 55 narrow subjects. The subject areas include Engineering and Technology, Life Sciences and Medicine, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Management, and arts Arts and Humanities.

The nine subjects for which the University of Sydney ranked first in Australia include Classics and Ancient History, Anatomy and Physiology, Computer Science and Information Systems, Communication and Media Studies, Mathematics, Library and Information Management, Social Policy, Nursing, and Administration and Veterinary Science.

University of Melbourne In Top 50 In QS Subject Rankings 2025

In the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject, the University of Melbourne has ranked in the top 50 worldwide across all broad subject areas. In the Natural Sciences, it jumped to eight places and ranked 49th and in the Life Sciences and Medicine subject area, it ranked 15th.

University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor Professor Emma Johnston said, "These rankings reflect our commitment to academic excellence and the invaluable contributions of our staff, who teach a diverse range of subjects across our nine faculties. Our students can be confident that they will gain valuable skills in our classrooms, labs, and lecture theatres that will prepare them well for their future careers. These global subject rankings not only reflect our strengths but also provide a valuable measure to inform continuous improvement."

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