Ranked 2nd in Australia and 1st in NSW (US News Best Global Universities 2026-2027), our excellence in research, teaching and sustainability makes us one of the top universities in Australia.
In addition to our rankings in sustainability, social impact and education, we excel across an incredible breadth and depth of disciplines.
| Discipline | Australia | World | Ranking source |
| History of Art | 1 | 26 | QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 |
| Mathematics | 1 | 35 | QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 |
| Music | 1 | 26 | QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 |
| Veterinary science | 1 | 16 | QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 |
| Library and information science | 1 | 24 | Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025 |
| Public health | 1 | 12 | Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025 |
| Transportation science and technology | 1 | 8 | Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025 |
| Gastroenterology and hepatology | 1 | 50 | US News Best Global Universities 2026-2027 |
| Oncology | 1 | 41 | US News Best Global Universities 2026-2027 |
| Course | Australia | World | Ranking source |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA (Leadership and Enterprise) | 1 | 63 | Financial Times MBA Rankings 2024 |
| Master of International Business | 1 | =8 | QS International Trade Rankings 2025: MBA and Master's |
| Master of Management | 1 | 27 | QS Business Master's Rankings 2025: Management |
Explore our wide range of courses in Arts and Social Sciences, Economics, Education and Social Work and Music.
| Discipline | World | Ranking source |
| Archaeology | 39 | QS 2026 |
| Anthropology | 36 | QS 2026 |
| English language and literature | 25 | QS 2026 |
| History | 41 | QS 2026 |
| History of Art | 26 | QS 2026 |
| Linguistics | 39 | QS 2026 |
| Philosophy | 16 | QS 2026 |
| Social policy and administration | 35 | QS 2026 |
| Sociology | 33 | QS 2026 |
| Social sciences | 44 | THE World University Rankings by Subject 2026 |
| Education studies | 26 | THE World University Rankings by Subject 2026 |
| Arts and humanities | 25 | US News Best Global Universities 2026-2027 |
| Economics and business | 29 | US News Best Global Universities 2026-2027 |
Explore our wide range of courses in Medicine and Health.
| Discipline | World | Ranking source |
| Medicine | 26 | QS 2026 |
| Nursing | 19 | QS 2026 |
| Pharmacy and pharmacology | 20 | QS 2026 |
| Dentistry and oral sciences | 45 | Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025 |
| Clinical medicine | 34 | US News Best Global Universities 2026-2027 |
| Endocrinology and metabolism | 22 | US News Best Global Universities 2026-2027 |
| Gastroenterology and hepatology | 50 | US News Best Global Universities 2026-2027 |
| Infectious diseases | 50 | US News Best Global Universities 2026-2027 |
| Neuroscience and behavior | 39 | US News Best Global Universities 2026-2027 |
| Oncology | 41 | US News Best Global Universities 2026-2027 |
| Public, environmental and occupational health | 31 | US News Best Global Universities 2026-2027 |
| Social Sciences and public health | 23 | US News Best Global Universities 2026-2027 |
Explore our wide range of courses in Science.
| Discipline | World | Rankings source |
| Anatomy and physiology | 25 | QS 2026 |
| Geography | 24 | QS 2026 |
| Psychology | 37 | QS 2026 |
| Sports-related subjects | 3 | QS 2026 |
| Veterinary science | 16 | QS 2026 |
| Agricultural sciences | 14 | Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025 |
| Human biological sciences | 35 | Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025 |
| Life sciences | 46 | THE World University Rankings by Subject 2026 |
| Microbiology | 48 | US News Best Global Universities 2026-2027 |
Explore our wide range of courses in Engineering and Computer Science and Architecture, Design and Planning.
| Discipline | World | Rankings source |
| Architecture and the built environment | 28 | QS 2026 |
| Engineering – civil and structural | 31 | QS 2026 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 13 | Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025 |
| Artificial intelligence | 22 | US News Best Global Universities 2026-2027 |
| Electrical and electronic engineering | 19 | US News Best Global Universities 2026-2027 |
| Computer science | 34 | US News Best Global Universities 2026-2027 |
| Mechanical engineering | 42 | US News Best Global Universities 2026-2027 |