The University of Queensland is the best university in Australia, according to the Australian Financial Review (AFR), demonstrating “world-class performance across the breadth of its pursuits.”
This comprehensive Australian university ranking measures performance across 5 categories:
- student satisfaction
- research performance
- global reputation
- career impact
- equity and access.
This new ranking is based on dozens of publicly available data sources and provides a more holistic pictures of Australia’s university sector.
The AFR noted that UQ's strong performance in student satisfaction compared to other leading universities is what pushed us into the top spot. Our diverse subjects, taught by Australia's most-awarded teachers, equip students with the knowledge, skills and mindset crucial for future career success.
UQ is also known globally as an exceptional research university, which is reflected in established international rankings systems. This is now reinforced by the AFR placing us 4th for the research performance category and 2nd for global reputation.
Want to learn more about why UQ consistently performs so well in rankings like these? Discover what makes us a world top 50 university.
