Rankings and recognition The University of Queensland (UQ) is a top 50 global university. A world-class university UQ is recognised globally for our research and teaching excellence. Our students learn from Australia's most awarded teachers and our research helps solve today's most challenging problems. Key rankings consistently place UQ among the world and Australia's top universities. Rankings Ranking World Australia Year Academic Ranking of World Universities 65 2 2025 THE World University Ranking 80 6 2026 QS World University Ranking 42 6 2026 NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities 37 5 2025 US News Best Global Universities Rankings 43 5 2025 Nature Index tables Top Academic Institutions (measured by fractional count) 101 2 2025 CWTS Leiden Ranking (measured by the impact indicator P(top 1%), ordered by P(top 1%) using fractional counting) 50 5 2025 The Australian Financial Review (AFR) Not applicable 2 2025 How to get involved There are many ways to get involved with our world-class teaching, research and capabilities. Study with us Discover our research Find an expert UQ news See our researchers and award-winning teachers in action. See all news
