Australia University Rankings 2026 - Best universities in Australia

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 9 October, 2025

Top universities in Australia 2026

Australia Rank 2026WUR Rank 2026UniversityOverallTeachingResearch EnvironmentResearch QualityIndustryInternational Outlook
137University of Melbourne7967.775.587.899.391.6
2=53The University of Sydney7559.267.591.598.988.2
3=58Monash University74.154.365.59499.691.9
4=73Australian National University71.156.762.685.786.394.2
579UNSW Sydney7050.257.791.996.793.7
6=80The University of Queensland69.750.960.987.697.691.2
7=145University of Technology Sydney6236.842.694.188.792.9
8153The University of Western Australia61.738.745.187.698.493.4
9=166Macquarie University60.735.942.590.997.288.5
10=176Adelaide University60.234.44389.599.789.8
=11201–250Deakin University56.4–58.631.638.491.786.387.7
=11201–250Queensland University of Technology56.4–58.63340.489.688.181.9
=11201–250University of Wollongong56.4–58.634.336.685.489.893.4
=14251–300Curtin University54.3–56.328.534.287.580.495.1
=14251–300Griffith University54.3–56.330.537.383.780.887.2
=14251–300La Trobe University54.3–56.329.536.888.97988.7
=14251–300RMIT University54.3–56.335.236.282.578.293.1
=14251–300Swinburne University of Technology54.3–56.33333.691.478.181.8
=14251–300University of Newcastle54.3–56.33036.884.986.584.2
=14251–300University of Tasmania54.3–56.334.336.984.582.889.3
=21301–350Flinders University51.6–54.227.936.982.968.788.3
=21301–350Western Sydney University51.6–54.230.631.88868.388.5
=23351–400Edith Cowan University49.9–51.522.525.889.269.689
=23351–400James Cook University49.9–51.528.831.982.367.881.5
=23351–400University of Southern Queensland49.9–51.529.326.887.151.381.5
=26401–500Australian Catholic University46.2–49.817.724.797.12883.9
=26401–500Bond University46.2–49.826.821.987.325.880.4
=26401–500Central Queensland University46.2–49.81826.986.650.280.4
=26401–500Charles Darwin University46.2–49.822.729.978.950.482.4
=26401–500Murdoch University46.2–49.825.927.480.272.794.7
=26401–500Southern Cross University46.2–49.824.429.972.866.979.1
=26401–500University of Canberra46.2–49.825.731765789.1
=33501–600Federation University Australia43.6–46.120.918.281.570.587.5
=33501–600University of the Sunshine Coast43.6–46.121.929.572.264.568
=33501–600Victoria University43.6–46.122.924.774.555.971.5
36601–800Charles Sturt University39.0–43.518.820.272.352.259.2
37801–1000The University of Notre Dame Australia35.5–38.932.41856.527.859.1

Key Insights from the 2026 THE Australia University Rankings

 

Choosing the right university in Australia

Australia has the third-highest number of international students in the world, behind only the UK and the US – that's impressive for a nation of just 25 million people.

Students that consider the top universities in Australia should evaluate relevant factors such as programme offerings, campus culture, location, and tuition fees. Australia’s institutions offer a range of options whether you are seeking world-class research, strong industry connections, or a vibrant student experience.

Use the Australia university rankings above to explore institutions that align with your academic and career goals.

The table for the best universities in Australia was derived from data collected from the THE World University Rankings. The results are calculated using 18 performance indicators underlying five metrics: research environment, teaching (the learning environment), research quality, industry and international outlook. For more insights and a detailed breakdown of our ranking methodology, visit our methodology page.

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Discover the Times Higher Education Australia University Rankings 2026 and compare the 37 institutions that rank the highest in the country.

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