Overall Global Standing of Australian Universities Falls, 10 Remain in Top 100

17 Australian universities fell in the rankings while only 4 improved their standings. University of Melbourne dropped to its lowest ranking ever.

Signage for The University of Melbourne is seen in Melbourne, Australia, on Nov. 2, 2022. AAP Image/James Ross

Australia’s top universities have seen an overall decline in global rankings, with some institutions experiencing their lowest-ever positions.

The latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings revealed that 17 Australian universities fell in the rankings this year, while only four improved their standings.