Top universities in Australia for physics and maths 2025
| Australia Physical Science Rank 2025 | Global Physical Science Rank 2025 | University | Overall | Research Quality | Industry | International Outlook | Research Environment | Teaching |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59 | Australian National University | 70 | 84.2 | 96.2 | 95.1 | 61.6 | 48.7 |
| 2 | 79 | University of Melbourne | 64.3 | 81.8 | 92.4 | 91 | 48.9 | 44.9 |
| 3 | =82 | UNSW Sydney | 63.7 | 91.8 | 99.6 | 90.9 | 44.6 | 32.9 |
| 4 | =85 | The University of Sydney | 63.4 | 84.9 | 98.3 | 89.5 | 45.3 | 40.7 |
| 5 | 87 | The University of Queensland | 62.9 | 87.5 | 99.7 | 89.5 | 42.6 | 37.7 |
| =6 | 101–125 | Monash University | 59.1–61.1 | 86.7 | 72.6 | 87.3 | 39.6 | 38.5 |
| =6 | 101–125 | University of Adelaide | 59.1–61.1 | 93.2 | 86.8 | 88.3 | 36.3 | 26.7 |
| 8 | 126–150 | University of Technology Sydney | 56.0–59.0 | 94.5 | 85.8 | 86.7 | 26.7 | 25.1 |
| =9 | 151–175 | Curtin University | 54.4–55.9 | 87.6 | 88.2 | 88 | 31.2 | 24.6 |
| =9 | 151–175 | Macquarie University | 54.4–55.9 | 87.3 | 92.3 | 87.6 | 30.2 | 25.8 |
| =9 | 151–175 | Queensland University of Technology | 54.4–55.9 | 88.4 | 89.9 | 76.6 | 25.5 | 30 |
| =9 | 151–175 | Swinburne University of Technology | 54.4–55.9 | 91.8 | 63.7 | 71.6 | 26.5 | 26.8 |
| =9 | 151–175 | The University of Western Australia | 54.4–55.9 | 78.2 | 94.6 | 89.1 | 36.6 | 29.8 |
| =14 | 176–200 | RMIT University | 52.6–54.3 | 84.9 | 90.8 | 89.1 | 26.6 | 24.6 |
| =14 | 176–200 | University of Wollongong | 52.6–54.3 | 83.6 | 86.3 | 87.7 | 24.9 | 27 |
| 16 | 201–250 | University of Southern Queensland | 49.7–52.5 | 90.6 | 51.8 | 80.1 | 19.3 | 20 |
| =17 | 251–300 | Griffith University | 47.1–49.6 | 77.1 | 89.5 | 81.1 | 23.1 | 21.2 |
| =17 | 251–300 | University of Tasmania | 47.1–49.6 | 74.2 | 56.7 | 89.7 | 26.7 | 26.9 |
| =19 | 301–400 | Charles Darwin University | 42.4–46.9 | 82.7 | 29.1 | 90.8 | 5.3 | 18.9 |
| =19 | 301–400 | Flinders University | 42.4–46.9 | 61.5 | 68.5 | 88.7 | 25.4 | 23 |
| =19 | 301–400 | James Cook University | 42.4–46.9 | 74.4 | 57.2 | 85 | 17.1 | 16.5 |
| =19 | 301–400 | La Trobe University | 42.4–46.9 | 67.3 | 64.2 | 87.1 | 21.4 | 21.4 |
| =19 | 301–400 | University of Newcastle | 42.4–46.9 | 72.7 | 73.3 | 74.1 | 20.3 | 18.7 |
| =24 | 401–500 | Murdoch University | 39.7–42.3 | 71.5 | 47.6 | 80.5 | 16.1 | 18.2 |
| =24 | 401–500 | Southern Cross University | 39.7–42.3 | 63.9 | 57.6 | 63.3 | 19.7 | 22.6 |
| 26 | 501–600 | University of South Australia | 36.6–39.6 | 60.2 | 68.4 | 88 | 11 | 18.2 |
| =27 | 601–800 | Central Queensland University | 32.1–36.5 | 60 | 26.3 | 70.2 | 14.3 | 16.6 |
| =27 | 601–800 | Charles Sturt University | 32.1–36.5 | 64.7 | 30.4 | 48.6 | 11.9 | 12.5 |
Key Insights into the top universities for physics and maths in Australia 2025
- The Australian National University takes the first place for physical sciences in Australia.
- There are 28 Australian universities ranked in total
- The University of Queensland achieves a near-perfect score for its links to industry
- The physical sciences ranking ranks universities that offer courses in physics, chemistry, astronomy, maths, statistics, geology, environmental, earth and marine sciences.
Choosing the right university for physical sciences in Australia
Choosing the best school for physics, chemistry or maths is a crucial step for prospective students. The Times Higher Education Physical Science Rankings help identify universities with strong reputations in teaching, research, and industry collaboration.
The table for the best universities for physical sciences in Australia was derived from data collected for the THE World University Subject Rankings. The results are calculated using 18 performance indicators underlying five metrics: research environment, teaching (the learning environment), research quality, industry and international outlook. For more insights and a detailed breakdown of our ranking methodology, visit our methodology page. Use the ranking table above to explore the right institution for you.
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