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UNSW Overtakes Melbourne in University Rankings

Updated 2026-06-17 23:25 UTC 1 source Positive

The University of New South Wales has topped the University of Melbourne for the first time in global university rankings, with nine Australian institutions achieving record-high positions.

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Sydney’s UNSW overtakes University of Melbourne in global rankings for first time

University of New South Wales ranks 19th in QS World University Rankings, with nine Australian universities achieving record-high positionsGet our breaking news email,

2026-06-17 23:01 UTC