Best universities in the Australia 2026 - University Rankings

Australia features 36 universities in the recently released QS World University Rankings 2026. Of these, only six have fallen in rank this year, with the majority of Australian universities making significant improvements.

Australian National University (ANU) is once again the top university in Australia this year, despite dropping two places in the rankings.

The rankings are based on a methodology which assesses each university on its academic and employer reputations, research impact and more.

Read on for a closer look at the country’s top 10 universities, as well as a brief overview of how the other 26 performed.