2013 QS World University Rankings by discipline
| 2013 World rank (derived) | 2013 Australian rank | World movement 2012-13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | 96 | 8 | up 28 positions | 
| Engineering Civil & Structural | 59 | 7 | up 45 positions | 
| Engineering Chemical | 122 | 7 | up 37 positions | 
| Engineering Electrical | 142 | 9 | up 21 positions | 
| Engineering Mechanical | 131 | 8 | up 46 positions | 
| English Language and Literature | 149 | 10 | up 46 positions | 
| Linguistics | 109 | 9 | Not previously ranked | 
| Education | 128 | 20 | up 23 positions | 
| Medicine | 157 | 9 | up 6 positions | 
| Sociology | 185 | 14 | Not previously ranked | 
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.