Top engineering schools ranked in Australia 2025
| Australia engineering rank 2025 | Global engineering rank 2025 | University | Overall | Research Quality | Industry | International Outlook | Research Environment | Teaching |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | =51 | UNSW Sydney | 71.8 | 92.3 | 97.5 | 94.5 | 57.3 | 53.4 |
| 2 | =59 | Monash University | 69.9 | 88 | 99.8 | 93.1 | 58.3 | 49.5 |
| 3 | 61 | University of Sydney | 69.8 | 91.7 | 93.1 | 94.5 | 53.5 | 51.8 |
| 4 | 68 | The University of Queensland | 66.8 | 89.1 | 98.6 | 91 | 52.4 | 44.3 |
| 5 | 69 | University of Melbourne | 66.6 | 73.5 | 98.1 | 91.7 | 57.6 | 53.5 |
| =6 | 101–125 | Australian National University | 57.6–60.1 | 78 | 74.8 | 95.7 | 43.4 | 42.8 |
| =6 | 101–125 | University of Adelaide | 57.6–60.1 | 96.3 | 73.5 | 94.4 | 36.2 | 28.2 |
| =6 | 101–125 | University of Technology Sydney | 57.6–60.1 | 97 | 78.1 | 93.4 | 34.4 | 30.1 |
| =6 | 101–125 | University of Wollongong | 57.6–60.1 | 95.5 | 95.6 | 98 | 31.7 | 29.3 |
| =10 | 126–150 | Curtin University | 54.5–57.4 | 91.6 | 85.9 | 95.5 | 30.2 | 28.1 |
| =10 | 126–150 | Deakin University | 54.5–57.4 | 91.7 | 93.4 | 95.3 | 33.2 | 26.8 |
| =10 | 126–150 | RMIT University | 54.5–57.4 | 87.4 | 85.5 | 94 | 34.6 | 31.7 |
| =13 | 151–175 | Queensland University of Technology | 52.2–54.4 | 91 | 79.5 | 79.8 | 29.2 | 22.8 |
| =13 | 151–175 | The University of Western Australia | 52.2–54.4 | 74.6 | 92.3 | 96.5 | 38.2 | 29 |
| =15 | 176–200 | Macquarie University | 50.0–52.1 | 88 | 90.2 | 92.9 | 25.4 | 19.1 |
| =15 | 176–200 | Swinburne University of Technology | 50.0–52.1 | 93.3 | 74.2 | 71.8 | 27.7 | 21.8 |
| =17 | 201–250 | Edith Cowan University | 46.7–49.9 | 96.5 | 51.1 | 98 | 18.9 | 17.4 |
| =17 | 201–250 | Griffith University | 46.7–49.9 | 86.2 | 66.8 | 89 | 21.5 | 21 |
| =17 | 201–250 | University of Newcastle | 46.7–49.9 | 71.6 | 87.2 | 86.4 | 25.8 | 23.5 |
| =20 | 251–300 | Charles Darwin University | 44.7–46.6 | 88.2 | 28.8 | 94.4 | 20 | 21.5 |
| =20 | 251–300 | Murdoch University | 44.7–46.6 | 74 | 63.6 | 92.8 | 21.8 | 26.3 |
| =20 | 251–300 | University of South Australia | 44.7–46.6 | 77.1 | 90 | 89.7 | 20.6 | 18.8 |
| =20 | 251–300 | University of Southern Queensland | 44.7–46.6 | 94.1 | 44.4 | 89 | 18.9 | 16.3 |
| =24 | 301–400 | Flinders University | 41.3–44.6 | 67.5 | 61.7 | 93 | 22 | 16.9 |
| =24 | 301–400 | University of Tasmania | 41.3–44.6 | 64.7 | 63.9 | 92.3 | 22.7 | 18.8 |
| =24 | 301–400 | Western Sydney University | 41.3–44.6 | 79.8 | 42.6 | 87.2 | 19.7 | 14.7 |
| =27 | 401–500 | Federation University Australia | 38.3–41.2 | 66.5 | 42.8 | 92.1 | 15.9 | 18.3 |
| =27 | 401–500 | Victoria University | 38.3–41.2 | 74.4 | 66.6 | 85.2 | 15.7 | 10.3 |
| =29 | 501–600 | Central Queensland University | 35.8–38.2 | 70 | 39.8 | 76.1 | 17.1 | 12.1 |
| =29 | 501–600 | James Cook University | 35.8–38.2 | 62.4 | 53.9 | 85.5 | 15 | 17.6 |
| 31 | 601–800 | University of the Sunshine Coast | 30.6–35.7 | 52.9 | 29 | 68.1 | 19.5 | 12.8 |
Key insights into the top universities for engineering in Australia
· UNSW Sydney climbed from third place in 2024 to take first place in 2025 with standout research and teaching scores this year.
· Monash University, last year’s top university, now ranks second maintaining strong performance across research quality and industry collaboration.
· The University of Sydney improved from fourth to third position, showing gains in teaching and international outlook.
· University of Queensland dropped from second to fourth, despite strong scores in research environment and quality.
Choosing the right university in Australia for engineering
Choosing the right engineering university in Australia can be daunting if you don't know where to start. These Times Higher Education rankings for engineering provide a reliable benchmark for comparing institutions based on five core factors:
· Research Environment – focuses on research reputation and productivity
· Teaching Quality – Student experience, resources, and teaching effectiveness.
· Research Quality – Influence and impact of research in the global engineering community.
· Industry Collaboration – Partnerships and hands-on opportunities with engineering firms.
· International Outlook – Global engagement through staff, students, and research.
The table for the best universities for engineering in Australia was derived from data collected for the THE World University Subject Rankings: Engineering. The results are calculated using 18 performance indicators underlying five metrics. For more insights and a detailed breakdown of our ranking methodology, visit our methodology page. Use the ranking table above to explore the right institution for you.
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