Sydney’s UNSW overtakes University of Melbourne in global rankings for first time
Summary
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) has moved up to 19th place in the 2027 QS World University Rankings, overtaking the University of Melbourne, which dropped to 22nd. UNSW improved its ranking due to strengths in employment outcomes, sustainability, reputation, and international research partnerships.Key Facts
- UNSW ranked 19th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027, up one place from last year.
- The University of Melbourne fell from 19th to 22nd place.
- UNSW improved 30 places since 2017.
- 58% of Australian universities ranked this year improved their positions.
- The QS rankings examine over 1,500 universities in 106 countries.
- MIT held the top spot globally for the 15th year running.
- Australian universities showed strong academic reputation and citation rates.
- Challenges noted include higher visa costs, international student application refusals, and lower student satisfaction.
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