UNSW Sydney Cements Position as Global Education Leader with Outstanding 2025 Rankings

Global Excellence and Consistent Achievement

UNSW has achieved a remarkable milestone by maintaining its position in the top 20 of global rankings for the third consecutive year. This achievement reinforces UNSW’s standing among the world’s leading universities and establishes a strong foundation for the institution’s future decade.

Academic Leadership Across Disciplines

The university has demonstrated exceptional academic breadth with 24 subjects ranked in the top 50 worldwide. Notably, UNSW excels in Mineral and Mining Engineering (ranked 2nd globally) and Petroleum Engineering (ranked 10th), both securing positions in the global top 10.

Within Australia, UNSW leads in two broad subject areas – Engineering & Technology and Social Sciences & Management. The university holds the top national position in nine subjects, including Mineral Engineering, Law, Marketing, Civil Engineering, Accounting, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Business, and Mechanical Engineering.

Research and Innovation Excellence

UNSW has established itself as a pioneer in entrepreneurship, ranking first in Australia for the number of startup and spinout companies founded through university-developed technology. The institution leads groundbreaking interdisciplinary research in inequality, clean energy, and healthcare, while maintaining its position at the forefront of solar power and quantum computing technology. Its medical research has contributed to significant improvements in global IVF and heart transplant success rates.

Global Impact and Sustainability

The university ranks third in Australia for sustainability, demonstrating its commitment to addressing global environmental, social, and governance challenges. Recent assessments highlight UNSW’s particularly strong performance in sustainability, reflecting its successful efforts in influencing society and the environment through education and research.

Student Success and Employment Outcomes

UNSW provides students with hands-on, career-focused education designed to maximize their potential. Through life-changing experiences and mentoring from world-renowned academics, students develop their strengths and capabilities. The university’s graduates are among the world’s most employable, benefiting from strong industry connections worldwide and earning the highest median salaries among Australia’s Group of Eight universities.