We’ve worked hard to become one of the world’s most respected modern universities. Our success is reflected in global awards and rankings, where UOW graduates and teachers are recognised as some of the best in the world, and the University is ranked among the world's top 1 per cent.
Global university rankings
Global university rankings
Among the world's top 200 universities
- =167th in the world and 12th in Australia - QS World University Rankings 2025
- 195th - Aggregate Ranking of Top Universities (ARTU) 2022
- =186th globally and 12th in Australia - U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings 2023
Among the world's top 250 universities
- 216th - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024
Among the world's top 300 universities
- 296th - Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2023
One of the best modern universities
- 16th in the world - Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024
Global leader in social and economic impact
- Equal 44th in the world – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024, recognising UOW's impact, based on the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals.
- 10th in the world for Sustainable Development Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- 20th in the world for Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- =24th in the world for Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
- UOW is ranked in the Top 100 in 15 of the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals.
- SDG1: No Poverty (=39th)
- SDG2: Zero Hunger (88th)
- SDG5: Gender Equality (62nd)
- SDG6: Clean Water and Sanitation (20th)
- SDG7: Affordable and Clean Energy (38th)
- SDG8: Decent Work and Economic Growth (10th)
- SDG9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (=58th)
- SDG10: Reduced Inequalities (=24th)
- SDG11: Sustainable Cities and Communities (=69th)
- SDG12: Responsible Consumption and Production (=34th)
- SDG13: Climate Action (=62nd)
- SDG14: Life below Water (34th)
- SDG15: Life on Land (37th)
- SDG16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions (=61st)
- SDG17: Partnerships for the Goals (=57th)
- Equal 62nd in the world and equal 11th in Australia in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. This QS sustainability ranking uses a combination of performance indicators from across global bodies, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to determine how institutions are creating a positive impact in the global community.
A five-star university
- 5+ star rating – QS Stars Rating
Global leader in social and economic impact
- Equal 61st in the world – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2023, recognising UOW's impact, based on the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals.
- 5th in the world for Sustainable Development Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- 28th in the world for Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- =41st in the world for Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action
- Equal 62nd in the world and equal 11th in Australia in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. This QS sustainability ranking uses a combination of performance indicators from across global bodies, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to determine how institutions are creating a positive impact in the global community.
A five-star university
- 5+ star rating – QS Stars Rating
Global subject rankings
Top 50 in the world
Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (ShanghaiRanking) 2023
- Energy Science and Engineering (34th)
- Nursing (42nd)
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings 2022
- Physical Chemistry (13th)
- Condensed Matter Physics (18th)
- Mechanical Engineering (23rd)
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (24th)
- Materials Science (26th)
- Energy and Fuels (33rd)
CEO Magazine's Global Executive MBA Rankings 2024
- Master of Business Administration - MBA (20th)
Top 100 in the world
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
- Mineral and Mining Engineering
- Nursing
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings 2022
- Chemistry (=81st)
- Education and Educational Research (=95th)
QS Business Masters Rankings 2024
- Master of Business (82nd)
Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (ShanghaiRanking) 2023
- Geography
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mining and Mineral Engineering
- Chemistry
Top 150 in the world
Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024
- Education
- Engineering
- Law
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
- Sports related subjects
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Materials Science
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings 2022
- Engineering (113th)
- Civil Engineering (124th)
Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (ShanghaiRanking) 2023
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Instruments Science and Technology
- Metallurgical Engineering
QS Global Executive MBA Rankings 2023
- Master of Business Administration (Executive) - EMBA
Top 200 in the world
Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024
- Business & Economics
- Physical Sciences
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
- Archaeology
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management Studies
- Law
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering
- Chemistry
- Geography
- Geology
- Geophysics
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings 2022
- Geosciences (168th)
- Computer Science (=181st)
- Electrical Engineering (181st)
- Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging (191st)
- Social Science and Public Health (=193rd)
- Arts and Humanities (193rd)
Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (ShanghaiRanking) 2023
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Political Science
- Transportation Science and Technology