Did your uni (or future uni) make this list?
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2026 were recently released and 6 Australian universities score a place in the top 100.
This year, 1,497 universities from 109 countries and territories were evaluated. Interested in how the rankings are decided? They are based on 5 core pillars of evaluation – teaching, research environment, research quality, international outlook and industry. You can read more about the methodology and calculations on the Times Higher Education site.
Take a look at the list below and let us know if your top choice won some serious bragging rights.
Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2026
#37 University of Melbourne
#53 University of Sydney
#58 Monash University
#73 Australian National University
#79 UNSW Sydney
#80 University of Queensland
Times Higher Education also released World University Rankings by Subject and Australian unis are kicking goals here too.
In computer science, the University of Melbourne takes the spot and is ranked #53 in the world. Keen on engineering? UNSW Sydney is ranked first in Australia and 46th in the world. And if physical sciences are your calling, put the Australian National University on your list of unis to check out – they ranked #60 in the world.
Going to uni
So many factors are at play when deciding on the right university for you, and rankings are just one of them. It’s also important to think about things like facilities, campus, location, course content, industry links and how the uni prepares you for life in the workforce. A good starting point is to attend the open days of universities you’re interested in to get a feel for the campus and ask any burning questions you have. We also have an awesome Going to Uni hub filled with resources that can help you make your decision.
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