Best universities in Australia for engineering 2025

By Joy.Hunter@tim…, 31 March, 2025

Top engineering schools ranked in Australia 2025

Australia engineering rank 2025Global engineering  rank 2025UniversityOverallTeachingResearch EnvironmentResearch QualityIndustryInternational Outlook
1=51UNSW Sydney71.892.397.594.557.353.4
2=59Monash University69.98899.893.158.349.5
361University of Sydney69.891.793.194.553.551.8
468The University of Queensland66.889.198.69152.444.3
569University of Melbourne66.673.598.191.757.653.5
=6101–125Australian National University57.6–60.17874.895.743.442.8
=6101–125University of Adelaide57.6–60.196.373.594.436.228.2
=6101–125University of Technology Sydney57.6–60.19778.193.434.430.1
=6101–125University of Wollongong57.6–60.195.595.69831.729.3
=10126–150Curtin University54.5–57.491.685.995.530.228.1
=10126–150Deakin University54.5–57.491.793.495.333.226.8
=10126–150RMIT University54.5–57.487.485.59434.631.7
=13151–175Queensland University of Technology52.2–54.49179.579.829.222.8
=13151–175The University of Western Australia52.2–54.474.692.396.538.229
=15176–200Macquarie University50.0–52.18890.292.925.419.1
=15176–200Swinburne University of Technology50.0–52.193.374.271.827.721.8
=17201–250Edith Cowan University46.7–49.996.551.19818.917.4
=17201–250Griffith University46.7–49.986.266.88921.521
=17201–250University of Newcastle46.7–49.971.687.286.425.823.5
=20251–300Charles Darwin University44.7–46.688.228.894.42021.5
=20251–300Murdoch University44.7–46.67463.692.821.826.3
=20251–300University of South Australia44.7–46.677.19089.720.618.8
=20251–300University of Southern Queensland44.7–46.694.144.48918.916.3
=24301–400Flinders University41.3–44.667.561.7932216.9
=24301–400University of Tasmania41.3–44.664.763.992.322.718.8
=24301–400Western Sydney University41.3–44.679.842.687.219.714.7
=27401–500Federation University Australia38.3–41.266.542.892.115.918.3
=27401–500Victoria University38.3–41.274.466.685.215.710.3
=29501–600Central Queensland University35.8–38.27039.876.117.112.1
=29501–600James Cook University35.8–38.262.453.985.51517.6
31601–800University of the Sunshine Coast30.6–35.752.92968.119.512.8

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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Discover the Times Higher Education rankings for the best engineering universities in Australia 2025.

This list of universities reveals the top-ranked 31 institutions for engineering, offering prospective students insights into the highest-ranking universities in the field.

Universities across Australia are evaluated based on teaching, research, and international outlook.

The rankings use a robust methodology, created by the in-house data team, relied upon by students, academics, policymakers, and industry leaders worldwide.

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