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
Among the world's top 250 universities
- 229th in the world and equal 11th in Australia - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
- 204th globally and 16th in Australia - U.S. News Best Global Universities 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 subject rankings
Top 50 in the world
Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (ShanghaiRanking) 2024
- Mining and Mineral Engineering (23rd)
- Nursing (31st)
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings 2024
- Condensed Matter Physics (20th)
- Mechanical Engineering (20th)
- Physical Chemistry (23rd)
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (33rd)
- Materials Science (34th)
- Energy and Fuels (35th)
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 2024
- Chemical Engineering (82nd)
QS Business Masters Rankings 2024
- Master of Business (82nd)
Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (ShanghaiRanking) 2024
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
- Energy Science and Engineering
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Geography
- Materials Science and Engineering
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 2024
- Engineering (=135th)
- Chemistry (=139th)
- Civil Engineering (144th)
Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (ShanghaiRanking) 2024
- Civil Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Public Health
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 2024
- Geosciences (=181st)
- Arts and Humanities (=184th)
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering (=189th)
- Environment/Ecology (=197th)
Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (ShanghaiRanking) 2024
- Chemistry
- Earth Sciences
- Mechanical Engineering
- Automation and Control
- Instruments Science and Technology
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Transportation Science and Engineering
- Education
- Business Administration