- Posted on 30 Sep 2026
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The University of Technology Sydney has consolidated its ranking in the top 10 universities in Australia.
UTS placed 8th in Australia and 152nd in the world in the 2027 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
The outstanding result was underpinned by improvements in both research and teaching reputation, with measures across both indicators increasing 10 per cent from the previous year.
UTS ranked 2nd in Australia and 54th in the world on research quality – reflecting the excellence and impact of UTS’s research.
It also improved scores across the teaching, research environment and industry pillars.
Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Andrew Parfitt said the continuing strong performance in the ranking reflected the hard work of academics and professional staff during a time of change.
“This is an important achievement for UTS and a strong endorsement of the quality and impact of our teaching, research and industry engagement," he said.
"It reflects the sustained contribution of our staff and reinforces UTS’s standing among Australia’s leading universities."
The impact of our world-class expertise in disciplines ranging from artificial intelligence to nursing is delivering practical benefits for Australians and internationally.
UTS was ranked 152nd out of 2,297 universities globally and was 8th out of 37 universities assessed in Australia.
The strong performance mirrors that in other major global rankings this year:
- 9th in Australia and equal 87th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- 7th in Australia and 85th in the world in the US News and World Report Best Global Universities 2026-27 ranking
- 9-12th band in Australia and 201-300th in the world in the ShanghaiRanking Academic Ranking of World Universities 2026
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings is one of the most trusted global providers of ranking and performance data on universities around the world.
The 2027 edition assessed research-intensive institutions from 118 countries and territories.
