Australian universities rise in world subject rankings

Australia has once again been highly ranked globally in the latest THE World University Rankings by Subject, featuring in the top 50 of 9 out of the 11 subject rankings. Our universities have risen in the rankings and feature in the top 100 across every subject category. These results highlight the diverse academic strengths of Australia's higher education sector.

Highlights from the rankings

Australia's top-performing subject areas globally include Computer Science, Engineering, Accounting and Finance, Medicine and Dentistry, Law and Education Studies.  

In Psychology, Australia has the world's highest score for research quality, with the Australian Catholic University (ACU) claiming top spot. 

Australia featured among the highest ranked across all of the subject categories:  

• Four universities in the top 50 for Law  
• Four universities in the top 50 for Education Studies
• Three universities in the top 50 for Medical and Health
• Three in the top 50 for Life Sciences
• Two in the top 50 for Psychology
• Two universities in the top 50 for Arts and Humanities
• Three universities in the top 50 for Social Sciences
• One university in the top 50 for Business and Economics
• Seven universities in the top 100 for Computer Science
• Five universities in the top 100 for Engineering  
• Six universities in the top 100 for Physical Sciences

Study with Australia

Australia's strong performance in the THE Subject Rankings 2026 is a testament to its high academic standards.  

When you study in Australia, you’ll benefit from: 

• Top-ranked programs across multiple disciplines
• Degrees from Australian universities that are highly respected worldwide, enhancing employability and career prospects
• World-class research 
• Innovative teaching methods and future-focused courses.  

Explore the possibilities! Head to our Course Search tool and start enquiring with Australian education providers today.