Six Australian Universities Ranked Among the World’s Top 100 for 2025

Australia shines in latest Times Higher Education global rankings
By Melissa Woodley & Lisa Hamilton | April 28, 2025

Australia continues to punch above its weight in global education, with six universities securing spots in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2025. These rankings, regarded as one of the most prestigious in global academia, evaluate over 2,000 universities across key performance areas including teaching quality, research excellence, industry engagement, and international outlook.

Topping the list for Australia once again is the University of Melbourne, ranked 39th globally with a remarkable overall score of 78.4. Particularly notable is its near-perfect 99.3 score for industry engagement. The university also excelled in subject rankings—landing 11th in Law and 20th in Medical and Health Sciences—making it a top choice for students seeking academic prestige and career-ready programs.

Following closely behind, Monash University placed 58th, securing its position as Australia’s second-highest-ranked institution. The University of Sydney came in at 61st, with the Australian National University at 73rd, University of Queensland at 77th, and UNSW Sydney rounding out the top 100 at 83rd.

In total, ten Australian universities were featured in the global top 200, placing Australia sixth overall in terms of representation—behind academic powerhouses like the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, China, and the Netherlands. However, it’s worth noting that Australia’s top five institutions experienced a slight dip in their rankings compared to last year, slipping by one to seven places.

World’s Top 10 Universities for 2025:

1. University of Oxford

2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

3. Harvard University

4. Princeton University

5. University of Cambridge

6. Stanford University

7. California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

8. University of California, Berkeley

9. Imperial College London

10. Yale University

Australian Universities in the Top 100:

• 39. University of Melbourne

• 58. Monash University

• 61. University of Sydney

• 73. Australian National University

• 77. University of Queensland

• 83. UNSW Sydney

With world-class institutions and globally recognized qualifications, Australia remains a top destination for international students seeking quality education and a multicultural experience.

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