Rankings of Australian National University

The Australian National University was founded in Canberra in 1946. The main campus is set in a park with more than 10,000 trees, and the buildings are carefully arranged within that beautiful landscape. ANU is committed to sustainability and is one of the greenest universities in the country.

Latest ranking updates for Australian National University
  • March 2024: Australian National University ranks 225 in the latest Scimago Institutions Rankings from Scimago Institutions.
  • January 2024: Publication of THE World’s Most International Universities. Ranking position #15.
  • December 2023: New edition of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Australian National University ranked #183.
  • December 2023: QS World University Rankings: Sustainability update. Australian National University achieves place 30.

University rankings

    • #4 
    • #67 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #34 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #79 
    QS Employability Rankings
    [Published 23 September, 2021]
    • #1 
    • #35 
    THE Global Employability University Ranking
    [Published 23 November, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #81 
    THE World Reputation Rankings
    [Published 27 July, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #62 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #6 
    • #84 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #15 
    THE World’s Most International Universities
    [Published 25 January, 2024]
    • #8 
    • #235 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #9 
    • #225 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #124 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #6 
    • #207 
    Nature Index - Academic
    [Published 15 June, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #49 
    Nature Index - Top 200 Institutions in Asia Pacific
    [Published 17 March, 2021]
    • #8 
    • #161 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #183 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #50 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #59 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #43 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #21 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - Oceania
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #6 
    • #85 
    UniRank 4icu: Top 200 Universities in the World
    [Published 11 August, 2022]
    • #6 
    • #79 
    UniRank 4icu: Top 200 English-Speaking Universities
    [Published 11 August, 2022]
    • #5 
    • #30 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 05 December, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #80 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #63 
    THE Top Universities for a Digital Education
    [Published 10 May, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #22 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #7 
    • #67 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Business

    • #18 
    • #240 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #101 
    Finance
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #76 
    Public Administration
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #5 
    • #79 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #160 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Education

    • #10 
    • #101 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #201 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #301 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Engineering

    • #7 
    • #151 
    Biotechnology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #151 
    Chemical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #227 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #262 
    Civil Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #307 
    Civil Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #101 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #278 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #129 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #223 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #192 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #276 
    Mechanical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #301 
    Mechanical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #4 
    • #51 
    Linguistics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Law

    • #2 
    • #21 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #24 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #101 
    Law
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #2 
    • #48 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #101 
    Mathematics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #234 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #7 
    • #142 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #6 
    • #75 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #84 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top 100 Institutions in Sciences Asia Pacific
    [Published 17 March, 2021]
    • #8 
    • #151 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #301 
    Chemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #11 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #39 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #32 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #125 
    Physics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #1 
    • #8 
    Anthropology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #8 
    Anthropology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #51 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #55 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #9 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #30 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #13 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #33 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #68 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #101 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #151 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #161 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #31 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #87 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #17 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #21 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #101 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for Australian National University

Anthropology QS World University Rankings By Subject
#8 
Social Studies & Humanities
Geology QS World University Rankings By Subject
#11 
Natural Sciences
Law THE World University Rankings by Subject
#21 
Law
Mathematics QS World University Rankings By Subject
#48 
Mathematics
Linguistics QS World University Rankings By Subject
#51 
Languages & Literature
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#67 
Agriculture
Public Administration GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#76 
Business
Computer Science THE World University Rankings by Subject
#79 
Computer Science
Engineering THE World University Rankings by Subject
#101 
Engineering
Education QS World University Rankings By Subject
#101 
Education

About Australian National University

PROS

  • Overall students are happy with the vibrant campus, and the fact that it’s located in the heart of Canberra.
  • The lecturers are professional, taking a real interest in their students' development.

CONS

  • Students feel that they were expected to handle everything on their own for the *lack of career support.
  • Occasional complaints are heard that the content of some programs is too basic. Some students seem to have been expecting a more advanced curriculum.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1946
Telephone:
+61 2 6125 5111
Address:
Ellery Crescent, Acton
Canberra
Australia
Website:
https://www.anu.edu.au/
Social:
Nobel prize laureates:
Brian P. Schmidt (, 2011)
 
Sir John Eccles (, 1963)
  • ANU – 9 reasons we’re Australia’s leading university
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  • Meet The Australian National University (ANU) Master of Engineering student, Anneshwa Dey.

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FAQ

Australian National University ranks #5 in Australia in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 42 universities in Australia.

Australian National University ranks #1 in Canberra in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 3 universities in Canberra.

Australian National University is listed in THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, QS Employability Rankings, THE Global Employability University Ranking, THE World Reputation Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities and more. See all 34 rankings of Australian National University.

Australian National University achieved #7 in QS Global MBA Ranking - Oceania. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Australian National University.

Australian National University achieved the highest ranking for Social Studies & Humanities. It is ranked #8 in QS World University Rankings By Subject (Archaeology). See all subject rankings for Australian National University.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings Australian National University ranks #1 among universities in Canberra and #5 among universities in Australia. See all rankings of Australian National University.

In our meta ranking Australian National University ranks #5 among all universities in Australia and The University of Melbourne ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Canberra. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.