Strong performance across the board in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
The University of Wollongong (UOW) has showcased significant improvement across multiple disciplines in the prestigious QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
The rankings, which evaluated over 5,200 institutions worldwide and ranked 1,747 universities across 55 subject areas, highlight UOW's continued strength in Engineering and Technology.
UOW improved in four of the five broad subject areas, with Engineering and Technology climbing 20 places to rank equal 192nd globally, complementing UOW's reputation as a leader in engineering education and research. In Natural Sciences UOW moved up 20 places to equal 203rd in the world, Social Sciences and Management moving up nine places to equal 240th, and Life Sciences and Medicine rising 22 places to equal 352nd.
In narrow subject areas, UOW maintained its position among the world's elite institutions in two key disciplines, with Mining Engineering and Nursing both ranked in the top 100. Nursing achieved an impressive score of 78.4, highlighting the UOW's excellence in healthcare education.
The university achieved notable improvements in several narrow subject areas: Archaeology, Philosophy, Physics & Astronomy, and Psychology. Additionally, UOW ranked for the first time in Politics & International Studies.
UOW maintained stable rankings in 19 subject areas, indicating consistent quality offerings across a broad range of disciplines.
Interim Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Eileen McLaughlin said the results reflect the University's ongoing commitment to research excellence and quality education.
"We're pleased to see significant improvements in four of our five broad subject areas which demonstrate the impact of our research and teaching quality," Professor McLaughlin said.
"Our continued strength in Engineering and Nursing, both ranked in the global Top 100, showcases UOW's world-class capabilities in these critical fields."
The QS World University Rankings by Subject are based on academic reputation, employer reputation, research citations, and international research network, with different weightings applied across disciplines.
