Times Higher Education Rankings 2026

Published: 10 October 2025

Victorian universities remain among the world’s best in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026.

The University of Melbourne proudly retains its title as Australia's highest-ranked university, securing an impressive position at #37 in the world.

Monash University follows closely behind, ranking at #58.

Deakin, La Trobe, RMIT, and Swinburne were also recognised among the world's top 300 universities, showcasing Victoria's exceptional educational offerings.

These rankings highlight the strong research and innovation capabilities of these institutions.

Australian universities’ position in THE’s World University Rankings 2026

University	Rank 2026	Rank 2025
University of Melbourne	37	39
Monash University	58 (joint)	58 (joint)
Deakin University	201–250	201–250
La Trobe University	251–300	251–300
RMIT University	251–300	251–300
Swinburne University of Technology	251–300	251–300
Australian Catholic University	401–500	401–500
Federation University Australia	501-600	401–500
Victoria University	501-600	401–500

Visit THE World University Rankings 2026 for more information about all Australian university rankings.

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