The University of Melbourne has been recognised as Australia's preferred university for research and teaching, according to academics surveyed by Times Higher Education (THE) for the World Reputation Rankings 2025.
The University is ranked 47th in the world under the newly relaunched system with an updated methodology, climbing from its previous position in 2023, categorised as the 51-60 range.
The Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings are constructed using data collected from the world's largest invitation-only academic opinion survey. Scholars are asked to name the universities they believe are the best in research and teaching in their field.
Both categories of research and teaching are considered equally in the votes, recognising the University of Melbourne's teaching and educational excellence alongside its globally renowned and pioneering research.
University of Melbourne Vice-Chancellor Professor Emma Johnston AO said she was proud to see the institution growing in global esteem.
Professor Johnston said: "This acknowledgement from our peers around the world opens the door to new collaborations and more career opportunities for our students and researchers."
"The result reflects the outstanding contributions of our exceptional staff, strong global connections, comprehensive academic environment and research partnerships."
"As someone who proudly holds multiple degrees from the University of Melbourne, I'm deeply conscious of maintaining our connections with alumni, academic institutions and employers, here in Australia and overseas to benefit our students and research."
Professor Johnston said: "The University of Melbourne has a distinguished history of excellence in research and teaching across the arts, humanities, sciences and professional disciplines. Each area of study holds unique value, enriching individual scholarship, interdisciplinary collaboration and contributes to our vibrant academic community."
"The rise of many Australian universities in these latest rankings further strengthens Australia's reputation in higher education and reinforces Australia's standing on the global stage."
Recent examples of the University's research include understanding of the immune response to cancers and chronic disease, and the risk for younger people using nicotine pouches.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global, Culture and Engagement), Professor Michael Wesley said:
"Australia is in a dynamic region, rapidly becoming a hub for education, research and collaboration."
"As Australia's leading university, we're responsible for being a good neighbour. This includes fostering strong partnerships, advancing global education and research within the Asia and Pacific region, and producing graduates who are ready to lead on the global stage."
"We do this through global academic partnerships, providing meaningful opportunities for connection and collaboration at the Melbourne Global Centre in Delhi, and through our many global research projects and globally-focused institutes such as the Oceania Institute, Asialink, and the Australia India Institute," said Professor Wesley.
"Our wide-reaching global partnerships are how the expertise and excellence of our Melbourne academics are experienced firsthand by our global colleagues."
