With Year 12 exams now behind them, thousands of students across Australia are gearing up to choose their university. The latest rankings from the Australian Financial Review have given a breakdown of the country’s top universities, based on research, teaching quality, career outcomes, and equity. Here’s a look at the standouts:
1. University of Queensland – For the second year in a row, UQ takes the top spot as the best overall university in Australia.
2. Australian National University (ANU) – ANU in Canberra follows closely in second place.
3. University of New South Wales (UNSW) – UNSW ranked first for career outcomes and second for research, cementing its strong position.
5. University of Adelaide – Ranked as the fifth-best university overall.
6. University of Melbourne – UniMelb scored the top spot in research and came second for equity, but its teaching rank took a hit, dropping to 32nd place.
7. University of Western Australia (UWA) – UWA earned a solid seventh place.
8. University of Sydney – Known for its strong career outcomes, the University of Sydney ranked first in that category, but its teaching quality faced criticism, landing 35th out of 40.
9. Bond University – Bond claimed the best teaching rank, though its career outcomes and research didn’t fare as well.
9. University of Wollongong – Wollongong was recognized for equity and did well across other categories too.
12. Macquarie University– Known for strong career outcomes, Macquarie took 12th place.
13. Edith Cowan University (ECU) – Jointly ranked 13th, ECU stood out for teaching strength but lagged in research and career outcomes.
13. University of Technology Sydney (UTS) – Also in 13th place, UTS ranked 9th in research but fell short on equity.
15. A four-way tie for 15th included Flinders University,Swinburne University of Technology, University of South Australia, and University of Newcastle.
19. Griffith University and La Trobe University shared the 19th spot in the rankings, wrapping up the top 20 institutions.
These rankings give a snapshot of each university’s strengths, from research to teaching quality and job outcomes. For students and families deciding on the best fit, it’s a great resource to weigh options and find the right balance of academics, support, and career potential.
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