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The Times Education Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings is an annual publication of university rankings by the Times Higher Education magazine. It is one of the three most popular rankings in the world along with QS World University Rankings and Academic Ranking of World Universities. THE Rankings have evaluated 1,904 universities from 108 countries and territories this year.

The influencers under the THE ranking include teaching (29.5%), research (29%), citation (15%), industry income (4%), and international outlook (7.5%). *

This year 6 Australian universities have made it to the top 100 in the world. The University of Melbourne has retained its top spot in Australia but ranked 37 (overall) down from 34.

The next THE World University Ranking is expected to come out in September 2027.

THE Rankings for Australia 2026

S.No.

Institution

THE Ranking 2026 (Globally)

THE Ranking 2025 (Globally)

1

University of Melbourne

37

37

2

Monash University

58

54

3

University of Sydney

53

60

4

Australian National University

73

67

5

The University of Queensland

80

70

6

UNSW Sydney

79

84

7

University of Adelaide

133

111

8

The University of Western Australia

153

143

9

University of Technology Sydney

145

148

10

Macquarie University

166

180

Source: www.timeshighereducation.com

Check where these Australian universities rank on the QS World University Rankings charts.

*Sources:
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/latest/world-ranking