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Swinburne is a world-ranked university leading the way in innovation, industry engagement and social inclusion. Our education, high quality research and industry partnerships create positive change for students, staff and the community.

Ratings

Swinburne has an international reputation for quality research that connects science and technology with business and the community. Our standing in prestigious world academic ranking lists reflects our commitment to high-quality teaching, research and graduate outcomes.

QS University Rankings

  • One of the world’s top 300 universities (2023), placing in the top 1% of universities worldwide
  • Ranked #45 in the QS ‘Top 50 Under 50’ rankings (2021)
  • Among the world's top 500 universities in 4 broad subject areas
  • In the top 100 for Art and Design (2022)
  • In the top 200 for Physics and Astronomy and Engineering – Civil Engineering & Structural (2022)
  • In the top 240 for Communications and Media Studies (2022)
  • In the top 250 for Materials Science (2022)
  • In the top 300 for Psychology and Engineering – Electrical & Electronic (2022)
  • In the top 350 for Computer Science & Information Systems, Engineering – Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing, Business & Management Studies and the broad subject areas of Engineering and Technology and Natural Sciences (2022)
  • In the top 400 for the broad subject area of Arts & Humanities (2022)
  • In the top 500 for Mathematics (2022)

Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 

  • One of the world’s top 350 universities (2022)
  • Ranked #50 in the THE Young University Rankings (2022)
  • Subject specific rankings:
  • In the top 125 for Law (2021)
  • In the top 175 for Engineering (2022)
  • In the top 200 for Physical Sciences (2022)
  • In the top 250 for Computer Science (2022)
  • In the top 300 for Psychology (2022)
     

Academic Ranking of World Universities

  • One of the world’s top 300 universities (2021)
  • Subject specific rankings (2022):
    • In the top 50 for Automation and Control
    • In the top 100 for Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering
    • In the top 150 for Telecommunication Engineering, Law, Hospitality and Tourism Management
    • In the top 200 for Physics, Transportation Science and Technology, Communication
    • In the top 300 for Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Nursing
       

Good Universities Guide 2020

  • Awarded a 5-Star Overall Experience Rating for the second consecutive year
  • In the top 20% of universities in Australia
  • Nursing, business and teacher education study areas received 5-star ratings
     

CWTS Leiden Rankings 2021

These rankings are based on the proportion of a university’s papers that are in the top 1% most frequently cited:

  • Ranked #43 in the world across all disciplines
  • Ranked #2 in the world for Mathematics and Computer Science
     

US News 

  • Ranked #241 in the US News Best Global Universities 2021
  • Subject specific rankings
  • Ranked #61 for Civil Engineering (2021)
  • Ranked #64 for Space Science (2021)
  • Ranked #72 for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (2021)
  • Ranked #84 for Optics (2021)
     

AACSB International Accreditation 2019