New Delhi: Australia is believed to be one of the best destinations for international students because of its high academic standards, diverse cultural environment, and unparalleled lifestyle. Pursuing higher education in Australia offers more than just classroom learning because of multiculturalism which allows international students to feel welcomed and enjoy their academic journey.
Australia is also home to several world-class universities which stand consistently as the best globally. These universities not only provide top-notch education but also offer degrees that are widely recognised. Aspiring international students must get familiar with the best universities in Australia. Let us look at the top universities in Australia according to the World University Rankings 2025 released by Times Higher Education (THE) and QS.
QS World University Rankings 2025: Top 10 Australian universities
Over 30 Australian universities are featured in the QS World University Rankings 2025. A total of 10 universities were featured in the QS World University Rankings 2025.
| Rank | University | Overall score |
| 13 | The University of Melbourne | 88.9 |
| 18 | The University of Sydney | 87.3 |
| 19 | The University of New South Wales | 87.1 |
| 30 | Australian National University (ANU) | 82.4 |
| 37 | Monash University | 81.2 |
| =40 | The University of Queensland | 80.2 |
| 58 | Carnegie Mellon University | 72 |
| 77 | The University of Western Australia | 65.2 |
| =82 | The University of Adelaide | 63.8 |
| 88 | University of Technology Sydney | 55.5 |
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025: Top 10 Australian universities
In THE World University Rankings 2025, most of the Australian universities including the top five slip down the rankings because of declining in reputation and international outlook.
| Rank | University | Overall score |
| 39 | University of Melbourne | 78.4 |
| =58 | Monash University | 73.8 |
| 61 | The University of Sydney | 73.7 |
| =73 | Australian National University | 70.7 |
| 77 | The University of Queensland | 70.3 |
| 83 | UNSW Sydney | 69.1 |
| =128 | University of Adelaide | 63.8 |
| =149 | The University of Western Australia | 62 |
| =154 | University of Technology Sydney | 61.7 |
| 178 | Macquarie University | 59.9 |
Australia is home to six of the world’s top 50 student cities, according to the QS Best Student Cities 2024 rankings. The best way to begin the admission process for Australian universities is by shortlisting courses and institutions. It is also suggested to keep checking the latest announcements on the portal of Study Australia at studyaustralia.gov.au