The University of Melbourne has been ranked 19 in the world in the 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, released today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This result maintains the University\u2019s standing as the top ranked institution in Australia across the three major rankings: QS (19), Times Higher Education (39) and the Academic Ranking of World Universities (37).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The QS World University Rankings is one of the most comprehensive of its kind, evaluating thousands of universities from around the world on a range of indicators related to research, employability and outcomes, global engagement and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The University of Melbourne scored 90.8 out of 100 overall in the 2026 rankings, an increase of 1.9, with improved scores in seven of the nine rankings indicators. The University of Melbourne ranked number 1 in Australia for Employer Reputation, Academic Reputation and Sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These latest rankings included a notable improvement in the University of Melbourne\u2019s Employer Reputation (97.4) and Employment Outcome score (98.3), recognising the University’s success in producing highly sought-after graduates. At a time when employment outcomes continue to be a key driver of student choice, the University of Melbourne saw an improvement to 35th place globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The University\u2019s Academic Reputation also increased to 99.7, the highest in Australia. This indicator demonstrates the high esteem in which the institution is held by academics around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Sustainability indicator also considers how effectively universities are addressing the world\u2019s most pressing environmental and social challenges through their research, education, operations, and engagement. The University of Melbourne retains its position as the leading Australian institution, ranked 9th in the world for sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n