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Six Australian Universities in the THE 2027 Global Top 100, Ten in the Top 200
Six Australian universities rank in the THE 2027 global top 100 and ten are in the top 200, led by the University of Melbourne at 34th.
Six Australian universities appear in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2027 World University Rankings global top 100, and a total of ten Australian institutions sit inside the top 200. The University of Melbourne leads the group at 34th place worldwide.
The six universities in the global top 100
| Rank (2027) | University |
|---|---|
| 34 | University of Melbourne |
| 51 | The University of Sydney |
| 61 | Monash University |
| 73 | The University of Queensland |
| 75 | UNSW Sydney |
| 77 | Australian National University |
Four more universities in the top 200
| Rank (2027) | University |
|---|---|
| 141 | Adelaide University |
| 152 | University of Technology Sydney |
| 161 | Macquarie University |
| 173 | The University of Western Australia |
These ten universities are part of the 37 Australian institutions that were ranked this year, covering 88 % of the country’s universities. Seven Australian universities improved their positions compared with the 2026 edition. Notably, Macquarie University and RMIT University both recorded their best‑ever results in the 2027 rankings; RMIT’s exact rank falls outside the top 200 and is not listed here.
What the rankings mean for you
The strong showing confirms that students can choose from a wide range of globally recognised Australian universities. When comparing options, consider course content, location, entry requirements, learning experience and support services alongside the rankings to find the best fit for your goals.