Top world-wide ranking reflects University’s impact

The University of Adelaide continues to be recognised as one of the world’s top universities, with the release of the 2023 QS World University Rankings.

The University of Adelaide has been ranked 109 in the world, placed repeatedly and firmly in the top 1% of universities globally, and again the highest ranked South Australian university.

“The University of Adelaide’s consistently high rankings reflect the world-class research, high quality staff and great graduates which collectively enables the University’s work to address some of society’s most pressing challenges,” said Professor Peter Høj AC, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Adelaide.

“We embrace our role and purpose to build a better future for South Australia, the nation and the world.

“Our students and staff continue to make history as they pursue meaningful change by applying proven values in the pursuit of cutting-edge educational and research excellence.

“High rankings do not happen by accident: they show that the University is meeting and exceeding the local and global community’s evolving needs and challenges.”

By every measure, the University of Adelaide – a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight research-intensive universities – stands tall among the world’s leading institutions of learning and innovation.

“High rankings do not happen by accident: they show that the University is meeting and exceeding the local and global community’s evolving needs and challenges.”Professor Peter Høj AC, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Adelaide

Current global rankings for the University of Adelaide:

QS World University Rankings: 109

QS World University Rankings by Subject: top 100 for 14 subject areas

Times Higher Education Worlds University Rankings: 111

Academic Ranking of World Universities: 133

US News Best Global Universities: 66