We’ve worked hard to become one of the world’s most respected modern universities. Our success is reflected in global awards and rankings, where UOW graduates and teachers are recognised as some of the best in the world, and the University as a whole is ranked among the world's top 1 per cent.
Global university rankings
Global university rankings
Among the world's top 200 universities
- 185th in the world and 10th in Australia - QS World University Rankings 2023
- 195th - Aggregate Ranking of Top Universities (ARTU) 2022
- =186th globally and 12th in Australia - U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings 2023
Among the world's top 250 universities
- 186th globally and 12th in Australia - U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings 2023
- 237th - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023
- 242nd - Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2021
Among the world's top 300 universities
- 252nd - Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2022
One of the best modern universities
- 14th in the world - QS Top 50 Under 50 Rankings 2021
- 24th in the world - Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2022
Among the best in the Asia-Pacific
- 37th - Times Higher Education Asia-Pacific University Rankings 2019
Global leader in social and economic impact
- Equal 70th in the world – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2022, recognising UOW's impact, based on the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals.
- 85th in the world - QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. This QS sustainability ranking uses a combination of performance indicators from across global bodies, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to determine how institutions are creating a positive impact in the global community.
A five-star university
- 5+ star rating – QS Stars Rating
Top-rated graduates
Top 200 – QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022
- UOW is consistently ranked in the top 200 universities in the world for the quality of our graduates
- Ranked 146th in the world for graduate employment rates
- Ranked 137th in the world for partnerships with employers
- Ranked 217th in the world for employer reputation
- Ranked in the 181-190 band overall
Global subject rankings
Top 50 in the world
Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (ShanghaiRanking) 2022
- Energy Science and Engineering (20th)
- Mechanical Engineering (47th)
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (48th)
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023
- Mineral and Mining Engineering (=46th)
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings 2022
- Physical Chemistry (13th)
- Condensed Matter Physics (18th)
- Mechanical Engineering (23rd)
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (24th)
- Materials Science (26th)
- Energy and Fuels (33rd)
CEO Magazine's Global Executive MBA Rankings 2022
- Master of Business Administration - MBA (26th)
Top 100 in the world
Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2023
- Law (80th)
- Engineering and Technology (96th)
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023
- Nursing
- Sports-related Subjects
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings 2023
- Chemistry (=81st)
- Education and Educational Research (=95th)
QS Business Masters Rankings 2023
- Master of Business (=67th)
QS Business Masters Rankings 2023: Management
Master of Business (=67)
Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (ShanghaiRanking) 2022
- Geography
- Civil Engineering
- Instruments Science and Technology
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Mining and Mineral Engineering
- Nursing
Top 150 in the world
Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2023
- Physical Sciences
- Arts and Humanities
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022
- Archaeology
- Chemistry
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Geography
- Materials Science
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings 2022
- Engineering (113th)
- Civil Engineering (124th)
Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (ShanghaiRanking) 2022
- Atmospheric Science
- Chemistry
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
QS Global Executive MBA Rankings 2022
- Master of Business Administration (Executive) - EMBA
Top 200 in the world
Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2023
- Education
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023
- Accounting and Finance
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Law
- Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering
- Philosophy
- Statistics and Operational Research
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings 2022
- Geosciences (168th)
- Computer Science (=181st)
- Electrical Engineering (181st)
- Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging (191st)
- Social Science and Public Health (=193rd)
- Arts and Humanities (193rd)
Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (ShanghaiRanking) 2022
- Political Sciences
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Automation & Control
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
Global teaching excellence
The University of Wollongong has been recognised among the world’s best institutions for teaching excellence, receiving a Spotlight Award in the 2018 Global Teaching Excellence Award.
UOW was the only Australian university to be listed as a finalist for the prestigious Global Teaching Excellence Award (GTEA) for two consecutive years.