Engineering and technology topped University of Wollongong's solid 2022 QS World University Rankings by Subject performance.
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The rankings released today show that overall, Engineering and Technology as a broad subject area was ranked 147th globally, a result achieved collectively due to exceptional rankings in Minerals and Mining engineering, ranked 30th globally, and Civil and Structural engineering ranked in the top 100 globally and equal 6th in Australia.
Materials Science at UOW also performed exceptionally well, achieving 78th rank globally and 5th in Australia.
UOW also did well in Chemistry where it ranked 143rd globally and 8th in Australia.
The university's Nursing program was ranked in the top 100 globally, while UOW also showed significant strength in Archaeology, Law and Philosophy, all ranked in the top 150 globally; Statistics & Operational Research was also ranked in the top 150 globally and 7th in Australia.
UOW Vice-Chancellor Professor Patricia M. Davidson welcomed the results and said the rankings echo the dedication and hard work of the researchers across the board at the university.
"I'm delighted to see UOW performing strongly across the subject areas," Professor Davidson said.
"These results indicate our researchers' outstanding work to solve global issues through education and high-quality research and innovation.
"Looking at our students' success in their respective fields of study and being recognised as the best graduates by employers is a proud feeling for everyone at the university."
Some highlights from other subject areas include:
- Archaeology - Ranked 101-150 (=7th in Aus)
- Philosophy - Ranked 101-150 (=9th in Aus)
- Engineering - Electrical and Electronic -Ranked 143 (9th in Aus)
- Engineering - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing -Ranked 151-200 (=8th in Aus)
- Geography - Ranked 101-150 (=9th in Aus)
- Law - Ranked 101-150 (=8th in Aus)
- Sports-related Subjects - Ranked 51-100
The QS World University Rankings by Subject are compiled annually to help prospective students identify the leading universities in a particular subject. Research citations, along with the results of major global surveys of employers and academics are used to rank universities.
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Wollongong born and bred. I love reporting about the Illawarra region and have been doing it for more than 20 years. I've moved into sport recently after covering the education round for the last five plus years for the Illawarra Mercury. It's been a great pleasure.
Wollongong born and bred. I love reporting about the Illawarra region and have been doing it for more than 20 years. I've moved into sport recently after covering the education round for the last five plus years for the Illawarra Mercury. It's been a great pleasure.
