Australia's Universities Shine in QS World Rankings 2026
Australia's universities have made a strong showing in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Twelve institutions from Down Under feature in the global top 100, with a quarter of ranked universities making the cut. Notably, Adelaide University joined the rankings for the first time, sharing the 82nd spot.
Five Australian universities scored full marks in the international student ratio indicator. Meanwhile, Universitas Indonesia broke into the top 200 for the first time. On the global stage, the University of Chicago from the USA leapt to 13th, becoming the only institution from its country to enter the top 20 this year. Khalifa University in the UAE saw the largest position improvement, rising 25 places to 177th.
China is the third most represented nation, with 72 institutions in the rankings. Seven out of eight New Zealand universities climbed in the rankings this year. However, 24 out of 36 Australian universities saw their positions drop. Vietnam aims to have five universities in the top 500 by the end of the decade, with its representation in the QS rankings increasing to 10 in 2026.
Australia's universities continue to hold their own globally, with a strong presence in the global top 100. However, the rankings also show a mixed picture, with some institutions dropping in position. As other nations like China and Vietnam strive to improve their higher education standing, Australian universities face both challenges and opportunities in the competitive global academic landscape.
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