Work & CareersEducationUniversity rankingsPrint articleMelbourne named Australia’s best university for scientific researchJulie HareEducation editorJun 22, 2023 – 1.44pmSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginAustralia has four universities named in the world’s top 50 for scientific research.The Leiden ranking, which focuses only on scientific performance, has the University of Melbourne at 28, Sydney University at 36, the University of Queensland at 48 and Monash University at 49.Loading...Julie Hare is the Education editor. She has more than 20 years’ experience as a writer, journalist and editor. Connect with Julie on Twitter. Email Julie at julie.hare@afr.comSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreUniversity rankingsUniversity Of SydneyMonash UniversityUniversity of New South WalesMelbourneChinaUSAJapanUKGermanyTurkeyFrance Executive EducationPowered byLatest In EducationFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In Work and careersThe Australian Financial Review MagazineAFR Magazine celebrates The Art of MovementLauren Sams‘We don’t want to die wondering’: Jo Horgan on Mecca’s biggest bet yetThis Brisbane restaurant deserves a Michelin starBOSS Financial ReviewThis CEO thought he was healthy. Then he went for a checkSally Patten and Lap PhanHow the Macquarie CEO played a role in setting me up to lead MagellanWhich AI course should I do?Life & LeisureUp your game with this stylish golf kit and Swiss waterproof sneakersEugenie KellyWhy we can’t get enough of the minister of crabsIt’s BYO pyjamas at this chef’s table above the cloudsRich ListSpotlight’s new Anaconda will teach shoppers to fishMichael BlebyPortelli hits fast lane on mooted LMCT+ sale, MacCap takes the wheelInside the fortune Kerry Stokes (quietly) made in China