Top universities for psychology in Australia 2025
| Australia pyschology rank 2025 | Global psychology rank 2025 | University | Overall | Teaching | Research Environment | Research Quality | Industry | International Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | University of Melbourne | 74.8 | 64.7 | 77.1 | 76 | 99.7 | 83.8 |
| 2 | 28 | The University of Queensland | 71.9 | 55.4 | 72.6 | 77.3 | 98.1 | 88.5 |
| 3 | 50 | University of Sydney | 66.7 | 54.6 | 63.2 | 72.5 | 99.8 | 77.8 |
| 4 | 63 | Monash University | 64.2 | 51.8 | 57.7 | 72.3 | 98.9 | 74.9 |
| 5 | 69 | UNSW Sydney | 62.9 | 45.6 | 54 | 75.8 | 88.1 | 82.8 |
| 6 | =96 | Macquarie University | 57.1 | 29.9 | 48.5 | 78.3 | 90.9 | 67.5 |
| =7 | 101–125 | Australian National University | 54.1–56.4 | 26.7 | 51.6 | 72.3 | 53.2 | 85 |
| =7 | 101–125 | The University of Western Australia | 54.1–56.4 | 28.3 | 35.2 | 79.4 | 80.5 | 83.6 |
| 9 | 126–150 | Australian Catholic University | 51.3–54.0 | 12.9 | 28.5 | 97 | 28.3 | 85.7 |
| =10 | 151–175 | Curtin University | 49.5–51.2 | 22.5 | 30.1 | 80.4 | 70.8 | 81.5 |
| =10 | 151–175 | Deakin University | 49.5–51.2 | 29.2 | 33.9 | 72.6 | 86.9 | 51.6 |
| =10 | 151–175 | Flinders University | 49.5–51.2 | 30.4 | 31.3 | 74.4 | 64.7 | 76.8 |
| =13 | 176–200 | Griffith University | 47.4–49.3 | 29.9 | 30.7 | 70.1 | 77.6 | 66.7 |
| =13 | 176–200 | University of Wollongong | 47.4–49.3 | 26.9 | 27.9 | 71.1 | 83.6 | 60.9 |
| =15 | 201–250 | La Trobe University | 44.5–47.3 | 22.5 | 23.9 | 70.7 | 77.8 | 78.1 |
| =15 | 201–250 | Queensland University of Technology | 44.5–47.3 | 22.3 | 30.7 | 66.9 | 89.2 | 62.8 |
| =15 | 201–250 | Swinburne University of Technology | 44.5–47.3 | 32 | 23.4 | 68 | 77.7 | 44.4 |
| =15 | 201–250 | University of Adelaide | 44.5–47.3 | 26.7 | 30.4 | 69.7 | 91.9 | 52.1 |
| =15 | 201–250 | University of Technology Sydney | 44.5–47.3 | 25 | 27.1 | 71.4 | 92.3 | 56.7 |
| =20 | 251–300 | RMIT University | 42.2–44.4 | 15 | 18.8 | 78.7 | 61.9 | 67.6 |
| =20 | 251–300 | Southern Cross University | 42.2–44.4 | 20.4 | 19.1 | 72.6 | 80.9 | 54.3 |
| =20 | 251–300 | University of Newcastle | 42.2–44.4 | 18 | 29.4 | 64 | 66.4 | 59.5 |
| =20 | 251–300 | University of South Australia | 42.2–44.4 | 21.6 | 25.6 | 62.6 | 67 | 66.6 |
| =24 | 301–400 | Central Queensland University | 37.2–42.1 | 20 | 20.6 | 64.9 | 63.9 | 49.1 |
| =24 | 301–400 | Edith Cowan University | 37.2–42.1 | 15.7 | 17.6 | 65 | 78.2 | 52.6 |
| =24 | 301–400 | Murdoch University | 37.2–42.1 | 18.9 | 14.3 | 61.2 | 54.3 | 88.5 |
| =24 | 301–400 | University of Tasmania | 37.2–42.1 | 17.5 | 17.6 | 63.9 | 60.6 | 64.5 |
| =24 | 301–400 | Western Sydney University | 37.2–42.1 | 13.2 | 22.7 | 68.4 | 58.7 | 75.4 |
| =29 | 401–500 | Bond University | 31.9–37.0 | 25.3 | 14 | 57 | 27.8 | 67.4 |
| =29 | 401–500 | Federation University Australia | 31.9–37.0 | 16.3 | 11.1 | 58.5 | 32 | 41.4 |
| =29 | 401–500 | James Cook University | 31.9–37.0 | 17.6 | 13.1 | 59.4 | 78.4 | 64 |
| =29 | 401–500 | University of Canberra | 31.9–37.0 | 15.1 | 17.2 | 55.4 | 49.1 | 64.7 |
| =29 | 401–500 | University of Southern Queensland | 31.9–37.0 | 24.2 | 11.2 | 61.9 | 25.3 | 58.7 |
| =29 | 401–500 | Victoria University | 31.9–37.0 | 17.4 | 15 | 66.4 | 18.1 | 55.9 |
| =35 | 501–600 | Charles Sturt University | 25.9–31.8 | 14.3 | 11.3 | 45.9 | 32.5 | 43.1 |
| =35 | 501–600 | University of the Sunshine Coast | 25.9–31.8 | 13.4 | 16.2 | 52.5 | 19.9 | 50 |
Key insights into the top schools for psychology in Australia
- The University of Melbourne is the top university in Australia for a psychology degree.
- Some 36 universities in Australia are featured in the table for the best universities for psychology in Australia.
- The University of Queensland scores particularly highly for its links to industry.
- The Psychology table evaluates schools and colleges across several narrower disciplines: Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Sport Psychology, Business Psychology and Animal Psychology.
Choosing the Right University in Australia for Psychology
When selecting a university for psychology in Australia, rankings can provide a helpful benchmark for assessing academic strength and how well a university prepares you for a future career.
The Times Higher Education Subject Rankings: Psychology assess universities using five core pillars:
- Research environment
- Teaching quality
- Research quality
- Industry collaboration
- International outlook
These indicators give students and families reliable insights into how institutions perform across critical areas of education and innovation.
The table for the best universities for psychology in Australia was derived from data collected for the THE World University Subject Rankings: Psychology. 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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