Australian University Rankings by Fields of Research

Australian University Research Fields Rankings List

Australian universities have a range of research strengths which have been analysed as part of the ERA evaluation of research excellence. The following table breaks down the Australian university research rankings by ‘Field of Research’ to allow for an examination and comparison of how well each of the universities has performed within the individual fields. It should be noted however that not all universities are concerned with developing research excellence, or developing research excellence across a range of fields, and might be more focused on vocationally oriented outcomes.

Australian University Research Rankings by ERA Fields of Research (Major Fields highlighted, click Field of Research to view rankings)
ANZFoR Code	Field of Research Ranking
01	Mathematical Sciences
0101	Pure Mathematics
0102	Applied Mathematics
0103	Numerical and Computational Mathematics
0104	Statistics
0105	Mathematical Physics
0199	Other Mathematical Sciences

02	Physical Sciences
0201	Astronomical and Space Sciences
0202	Atomic, Molecular, Nuclear, Particle and Plasma Physics
0203	Classical Physics
0204	Condensed Matter Physics
0205	Optical Physics
0206	Quantum Physics
0299	Other Physical Sciences

03	Chemical Sciences
0301	Analytical Chemistry
0302	Inorganic Chemistry
0303	Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry
0304	Medicinal and Biomolecular Chemistry
0305	Organic Chemistry
0306	Physical Chemistry (Incl. Structural)
0307	Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
0399	Other Chemical Sciences

04	Earth Sciences
0401	Atmospheric Sciences
0402	Geochemistry
0403	Geology
0404	Geophysics
0405	Oceanography
0406	Physical Geography and Environmental Geoscience
0499	Other Earth Sciences

05	Environmental Sciences
0501	Ecological Applications
0502	Environmental Science and Management
0503	Soil Sciences
0599	Other Environmental Sciences

06	Biological Sciences
0601	Biochemistry and Cell Biology
0602	Ecology
0603	Evolutionary Biology
0604	Genetics
0605	Microbiology
0606	Physiology
0607	Plant Biology
0608	Zoology
0699	Other Biological Sciences

07	Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences
0701	Agriculture, Land and Farm Management
0702	Animal Production
0703	Crop and Pasture Production
0704	Fisheries Sciences
0705	Forestry Sciences
0706	Horticultural Production
0707	Veterinary Sciences
0799	Other Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences

08	Information and Computing Sciences
0801	Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing
0802	Computation Theory and Mathematics
0803	Computer Software
0804	Data Format
0805	Distributed Computing
0806	Information Systems
0807	Library and Information Studies
0899	Other Information and Computing Sciences

09	Engineering
0901	Aerospace Engineering
0902	Automotive Engineering
0903	Biomedical Engineering
0904	Chemical Engineering
0905	Civil Engineering
0906	Electrical and Electronic Engineering
0907	Environmental Engineering
0908	Food Sciences
0909	Geomatic Engineering
0910	Manufacturing Engineering
0911	Maritime Engineering
0912	Materials Engineering
0913	Mechanical Engineering
0914	Resources Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy
0915	Interdisciplinary Engineering
0999	Other Engineering

10	Technology
1001	Agricultural Biotechnology
1002	Environmental Biotechnology
1003	Industrial Biotechnology
1004	Medical Biotechnology
1005	Communications Technologies
1006	Computer Hardware
1007	Nanotechnology
1099	Other Technology

11	Medical and Health Sciences
1101	Medical Biochemistry and Metabolomics
1102	Cardiorespiratory Medicine and Haematology
1103	Clinical Sciences
1104	Complementary and Alternative Medicine
1105	Dentistry
1106	Human Movement and Sports Science
1107	Immunology
1108	Medical Microbiology
1109	Neurosciences
1110	Nursing
1111	Nutrition and Dietetics
1112	Oncology and Carcinogenesis
1113	Ophthalmology and Optometry
1114	Paediatrics and Reproductive Medicine
1115	Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences
1116	Medical Physiology
1117	Public Health and Health Services
1199	Other Medical and Health Sciences

12	Built Environment and Design
1201	Architecture
1202	Building
1203	Design Practice and Management
1204	Engineering Design
1205	Urban and Regional Planning
1299	Other Built Environment and Design

13	Education
1301	Education Systems
1302	Curriculum and Pedagogy
1303	Specialist Studies In Education
1399	Other Education

14	Economics
1401	Economic Theory
1402	Applied Economics
1403	Econometrics
1499	Other Economics

15	Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services
1501	Accounting, Auditing and Accountability
1502	Banking, Finance and Investment
1503	Business and Management
1504	Commercial Services
1505	Marketing
1506	Tourism
1507	Transportation and Freight Services
1599	Other Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services

16	Studies In Human Society
1601	Anthropology
1602	Criminology
1603	Demography
1604	Human Geography
1605	Policy and Administration
1606	Political Science
1607	Social Work
1608	Sociology
1699	Other Studies In Human Society

17	Psychology and Cognitive Sciences
1701	Psychology
1702	Cognitive Sciences
1799	Other Psychology and Cognitive Sciences

18	Law and Legal Studies
1801	Law
1802	Maori Law
1899	Other Law and Legal Studies

19	Studies In Creative Arts and Writing
1901	Art Theory and Criticism
1902	Film, Television and Digital Media
1903	Journalism and Professional Writing
1904	Performing Arts and Creative Writing
1905	Visual Arts and Crafts
1999	Other Studies In Creative Arts and Writing

20	Language, Communication and Culture
2001	Communication and Media Studies
2002	Cultural Studies
2003	Language Studies
2004	Linguistics
2005	Literary Studies
2099	Other Language, Communication and Culture

21	History and Archaeology
2101	Archaeology
2102	Curatorial and Related Studies
2103	Historical Studies
2199	Other History and Archaeology

22	Philosophy and Religious Studies
2201	Applied Ethics
2202	History and Philosophy of Specific Fields
2203	Philosophy
2204	Religion and Religious Studies
2299	Other Philosophy and Religious Studies