Ten Australian universities appear in the Global Employability University Ranking 2026, designed by HR consultancy Emerging and published exclusively by Times Higher Education. The ranking reveals which universities recruiters at top companies think are best at preparing students for the workplace.
The University of Melbourne came out as the top university for graduate employability in Australia, followed by the Australian National University and the University of Sydney.
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Top three universities in Australia for graduate employability
1. University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne runs a mentoring programme that brings students together with alumni mentors who guide them through the career decision-making process.
Faculty-specific resources assist students in finding the most relevant careers advice for them. Students are also able to take self-assessments to help them determine which occupation is most suited to them.
2. Australian National University
Canberra’s Australian National University offers drop-in chats with a career consultant three times a week.
The university also runs the ANU CareerHub – an online career development and employability tool that includes a jobs board and careers resources.
Careers fairs are held regularly to give students the chance to meet employers from fields they are interested in.
3. University of Sydney
The University of Sydney provides dedicated careers fairs for some subject areas, such as law, engineering, IT and investment banking. There is also a start-up careers fair for students who are interested in setting up their own business after graduation.
Six past prime ministers of Australia are graduates of the University of Sydney.
The university is also affiliated with five Nobel laureates, 24 justices of the High Court and 24 Rhodes Scholars.
Top universities in Australia for graduate employability 2026
Click each institution to view its full World University Rankings 2026 results
| Australia Employability Rank 2026 | Global Employability Rank 2026 | Global Employability Rank 2025 | University | City/town |
| 1 | 38 | 44 | University of Melbourne | Melbourne |
| 2 | 39 | 30 | Australian National University | Canberra |
| 3 | 58 | 62 | University of Sydney | Sydney |
| 4 | 86 | 107 | UNSW Sydney | Sydney |
| 5 | 89 | 95 | The University of Queensland | Brisbane |
| 6 | 92 | 108 | Monash University | Melbourne |
| 7 | 145 | 157 | University of Technology Sydney | Sydney |
| 8 | 172 | 201 | Queensland University of Technology | Brisbane |
| 9 | 184 | 190 | Macquarie University | Sydney |
| 10 | 250 | NR | RMIT University | Melbourne |
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