The Uni Reviews Subject Rankings rate Australian universities across each of 19 study fields.
- For each subject, each university is given scores out of 100 for faculty size, graduate satisfaction with courses, and graduate salaries.
- The calculated scores are combined to give a score out of 300 for each subject and uni, from which ranking tables are generated.
The top 3 universities by subject are:
| Subject | #1 Faculty | #2 Faculty | #3 Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture and Environment | University of New England | University of Adelaide | University of Melbourne |
| Architecture and Building | Deakin University | University of New England | University of South Australia |
| Business and Management | University of Melbourne | Charles Sturt University | University of Southern Queensland |
| Communications | University of Technology Sydney | Griffith University | University of Melbourne |
| Computer Science | University of Wollongong | Monash University | Charles Sturt University |
| Creative Arts | Griffith University | Queensland University of Technology | RMIT University |
| Dentistry | James Cook University | University of Adelaide | University of Queensland |
| Education | Australian Catholic University | Queensland University of Technology | University of New England |
| Engineering | University of Melbourne | University of New South Wales | University of Southern Queensland |
| Humanities, Social Sciences | University of New England | Charles Sturt University | Australian National University |
| Law | University of New South Wales | Queensland University of Technology | University of New England |
| Medicine | James Cook University | University of Western Australia | Monash University |
| Nursing | University of Notre Dame Australia | Australian Catholic University | Edith Cowan University |
| Pharmacy | University of South Australia | University of Tasmania | Monash University |
| Physio, Occupational Therapy | University of Notre Dame Australia | Australian Catholic University | University of Queensland |
| Psychology | Edith Cowan University | Macquarie University | University of New England |
| Science | University of Queensland | University of Wollongong | University of Adelaide |
| Social Work | Curtin University | Edith Cowan University | Charles Darwin University |
| Veterinary Science | James Cook University | Murdoch University | Charles Sturt University |
Sources: uCube Higher Education Statistics, Student Experience Survey, Graduate Outcomes Survey, Unicurve modelling.
Updated: Varies by subject
Subject Quality Indicators
The rankings are calculated by adding scores for 3 subject quality indicators.
1. Faculty size
A larger faculty, department, school or program is generally able to offer a wider selection of specialisations and units for the subject. Size is also an indicator of popularity and how valuable the faculty is to the Australian student community.
The size score is calculated under a scaling assumption: the ranking benefit of an extra student is high initially but diminishes as student numbers rise.
Where exact figures on student numbers are unavailable, relative size is estimated by the numbers of responses received for national student and graduate surveys.
2. Course satisfaction
Course satisfaction is measured by the percentage of students and recent graduates who felt positively about their overall course experience. A high percentage indicates the university is achieving high standards for teaching and student services. An adjustment is made for students generally having a lower average satisfaction rate compared to graduates.
3. Graduate salaries
For each subject and university, an indicative graduate salary is calculated using survey estimates of (i) actual salaries (ii) percentage of graduates going on to further study and (iii) percentage of graduates who are unemployed.
The indicative salary is an all-round measure of how well graduates fare shortly after completing undergraduate study. It measures the effectiveness of the faculty, department, school or program in getting students into high-paying jobs or preparing them for further study.