The 2021 QS World University Rankings by Subject have been officially released, providing an independent comparative analysis of the performance of 1,440 universities. Multiple Australian universities performed impressively. Across the five broad subject areas, the University of Melbourne secured two top spots, while the Australian National University, the University of Sydney, and the University of New South Wales each secured one.
The evaluation criteria for the QS World University Rankings by Subject are primarily based on academic reputation, employer reputation, research citations per paper, and academic output and impact.
The specific rankings for Australian universities are as follows:
1. Natural Sciences
The Australian National University ranks 1st in Australia and 37th globally.
2. Arts & Humanities
The University of Melbourne ranks 1st in Australia and 18th globally.
3. Engineering & Technology
The University of New South Wales ranks 1st in Australia and 36th globally.
4. Life Sciences & Medicine
The University of Sydney ranks 1st in Australia and 22nd globally.
5. Social Sciences & Management
The University of Melbourne ranks 1st in Australia and 24th globally.
5 broad subject areas, subdivided into 51 specific subjects
Australian universities performed well, with many subjects ranking among the best.
1. Accounting & Finance
Accounting is a popular major in Australia. The University of Melbourne ranks 1st in Australia and 18th in the QS world rankings, with 10 Australian universities appearing in the global top 100. The University of New South Wales ranks 19th globally, and the University of Sydney ranks 21st globally.
2. Engineering & Technology
The University of New South Wales' engineering program remains firmly in 1st place in Australia and 36th in the QS rankings, followed by the University of Melbourne in 2nd place and Monash University in 3rd place in Australia.
3. Computer Science & Information Systems
As a popular global major, IT has very promising development prospects in Australia. The University of Melbourne leads in 1st place in Australia and 39th globally. The University of Sydney ranks 2nd in Australia and 50th globally, followed by the Australian National University in 3rd place in Australia.
4. Architecture
The University of Sydney's architecture program is particularly outstanding, ranking 1st in Australia and 21st in the QS rankings. Architects are highly respected professionals in Australia, and students studying architecture have excellent employment prospects in the country.
5. Sports-related Subjects
The University of Queensland's sports-related subjects performed exceptionally well, ranking 2nd in the world and 1st in Australia! In addition, 20 subjects, including Mineral and Mining Engineering, Agriculture & Forestry, and Veterinary Science, ranked in the global top 50!
6. Communication and Media
As one of Australia's most developed industries, the media sector is led by the Queensland University of Technology, which ranks 1st in Australia and 16th globally, followed closely by the University of Sydney, which ranks 2nd in Australia and 22nd globally.
7. Arts & Design
RMIT University maintains its lead as the top institution in Australia, achieving a global ranking of 15th. Australian universities are offering increasingly diverse courses in the field of arts and design, attracting international students from all over the world.
8. Arts and Humanities
In the ranking for Arts and Humanities, the University of Melbourne ranks 1st in Australia and 18th globally! The Australian National University ranks 2nd in Australia and 21st globally!
The strong performance of multiple Australian universities in the 2021 QS World University Rankings by Subject reflects the world-class educational standards of Australian universities.
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