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About
The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous.
Ranked number one in Australia for quality education^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.
Focused on life bey...
The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous.
Ranked number one in Australia for quality education^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.
Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed with strong professional emphasis and in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain practical skills and graduate career ready.
^2019 THE University Impact Rankings
2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 301 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 66 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 21,490
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 27.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 18%
- Female : Male
- 60 : 40
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
33 subjectsQS
28 subjectsUS News
17 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education and Educational Research | 71 | 54.7 | 2026 |
| Civil Engineering | 91 | 54.7 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 199 | 54.7 | 2026 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | =228 | 54.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =233 | 54.7 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =252 | 54.7 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 306 | 54.7 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =333 | 54.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =346 | 54.7 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 349 | 54.7 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =366 | 54.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =389 | 54.7 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =392 | 54.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =403 | 54.7 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =416 | 54.7 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =679 | 54.7 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =684 | 54.7 | 2026 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 151–175 | 48.0 | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 201–250 | 47.0 | 2025 |
| Business & Economics | 201–250 | 44.0 | 2025 |
| Engineering & Technology | 251–300 | 44.7 | 2025 |
| Clinical & Health | 251–300 | 43.7 | 2025 |
| Social Sciences | 251–300 | 41.2 | 2025 |
| Arts & Humanities | 251–300 | 35.0 | 2025 |
| Psychology | 251–300 | 42.2 | 2025 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 36.6 | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of South Australia?
University of South Australia's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =340, THE Rank 301–350, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank =424.
What are the top subjects at University of South Australia?
Top subjects at University of South Australia include: Hospitality & Tourism Management, Nursing, Education & Training, Sports-Related Subjects, Education and Educational Research.