Aussie university ranked on world list with Oxford, Harvard, Stanford
Ten Australian universities have been ranked among the most 300 prestigious institutions in the world, but there’s one clear winner.
The University of Melbourne has topped the list of Australia’s most prestigious higher education facilities globally.
The annual Times Higher Education (THE) world reputation rankings revealed there were 10 Australian universities in the top 300 universities ranked, with The University of Melbourne coming in at No.47 on the list.
The University of Sydney was No.60, while Monash University ranked 63 on the list.
The University of Melbourne vice-chancellor Emma Johnston said the uni’s ranking showed the world how great Australian institutions could be.
“This acknowledgment from our peers around the world opens the door to new collaborations and more career opportunities for our students and researchers,” Ms Johnston said.
“The result reflects the outstanding contributions of our exceptional staff, strong global connections, comprehensive academic environment and research partnerships.
“As someone who proudly holds multiple degrees from The University of Melbourne, I’m deeply conscious of maintaining our connections with alumni, academic institutions and employers, here in Australia and overseas, to benefit our students and research.
“The rise of many Australian universities in these latest rankings further strengthens Australia’s reputation in higher education and reinforces Australia’s standing on the global stage.”
The 14th annual ranking assessed 300 institutions from 38 countries
