Top Ranked Universities in Australia

In the world’s best edition of QS World University Rankings, 35 Australian universities have been added. Moreover: 7 Australian universities are in the global top 100, while another 11 are in the top 300, with many institutions developing their positions this year. Here’s a closer look at the top 10 in the country Eight universities in Australia are included among the world’s best in the edition of QS World University Ranking 2023.

1.University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne, the 2^nd oldest university in Australia (founded in 1853), ranked 13rd this year. The University of Melbourne is expected to have over 53,000 students, including international students. Approximately 45% of the student population, around 22,000 students, are international students from over 150 countries. This brings the total student count to over 53,000, encompassing both undergraduate and graduate programs. 

2.University of Sydney

Ranked 18st in the world in 2025, the University of Sydney, established in 1850, is the oldest Australian university. Now educating around over 70,000 students, the university’s campus is known for its beautiful neo-gothic buildings. Also, a member of the Group of Eight, the university presents the broadest range of programs of any Australian university.

3.University of New South Wales (UNSW)

University of New South Wales (UNSW, Sydney), is up 26 places to now rank 19th in the world, was established in 1949, and has made more millionaires than any other Australian university. Aiming to be “Australia’s global university” by 2025, UNSW Sydney has presently partnered with over 200 universities all over the world.

4.Australian National University (ANU)

Ranking 30th in the world, Australian National University (ANU) is repeatedly Australia’s highest-ranked institution. ANU is situated in the country’s capital, Canberra, and is the only university to be created by the Parliament of Australia. Among its alumni are two Australian prime ministers.

5.Monash University

Up 20 places to now rank 37^th in the world, Monash University is situated in Melbourne and was founded in 1958. The university is training a Malaysia campus along with international centres in Italy, India, and China.

6.University of Queensland (UQ)

The University of Queensland (UQ) has also lifted up this year and is now ranked within the global top 50th.  Situated in Brisbane, UQ is a founding member of the Group of Eight, a coalition of research-intensive Australian universities which are responsible for such innovations as the invention of the HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer.

7.University of Western Australia (UWA)

Improving its position this year is the University of Western Australia (UWA), founded in 1911, Perth, it was Western Australia’s 1^st university, now ranked in the global top 100 in 77^th place. It now has almost 28,000+ students recruited across 9 faculties.

8.University of Adelaide

Up 3 places to rank joint 82^th in 2025, the University of Adelaide is the earliest university in Australia, established in 1874. The university has around 29,000 students recruited at its five campuses in the state of South Australia

9.University of Technology, Sydney (UTS)

The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) continues to improve its ranking position, now ranked 88^th in the world, up 49 places from last year. UTS has power in different non-technological subjects such as nursing, art and design, sports, and law.

10.University of Wollongong

The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading global university, powered by its people, partnerships, and communities. Ranked among the best 20 modern universities in the world*, UOW is located on the Australian east coast, an hour and a half south of Sydney. UOW’s vision is to inspire a better future through education, research, and partnership. We look ahead to a future defined by a rapid rate of change and new opportunities. Our values of intellectual openness, excellence and dedication, empowerment and academic freedom, mutual respect and diversity, and recognition and performance are what grounds us and lead us toward achieving our vision. As an institution, we have established an excellent reputation for teaching and learning across our four faculties: Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, Business and Law, Engineering and Information Sciences, and Science, Medicine, and Health.