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The Australian National University

ANU · Canberra, Australia · Group of Eight · Founded 1946
#81
Consensus Rank 2026
across major rankings
According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, The Australian National University ranks #81 globally — #32 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, #101-150 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025, #86 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, The Australian National University places #81 worldwide.
Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓
QS World University Rankings 2026
#32
Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2025 · topuniversities.com
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025
#101-150
Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com
U.S. News Best Global 2026
#86
Source: U.S. News & World Report · usnews.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications
Location
Canberra, Australia
Founded
1946
Total students
≈ 21,000
International students
≈ 37%
Group
Group of Eight
Official site

Subject rankings

The Australian National University by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026
SubjectQSTHEARWUU.S. News
Philosophy #4
Anthropology #9
Archaeology #10
Political Science & IR #14 #13
Development Studies #14
History #17
Sociology #19 #76-100
Earth & Geosciences #20 #76-100 #35
Geography #26 #20
Public Administration #21 #51-75
Physics & Astronomy #48 #28 #21
Law #25 #39 #76-100
Linguistics #27
Arts & Humanities #31 #53 #31
Social Sciences & Management #36 #35
Natural / Physical Sciences #36 #60
English Language & Literature #37
Economics & Econometrics #38 #37 #80
Artificial Intelligence #44 #51-75 #58
Accounting & Finance #47 #101-150
Computer Science #48 #83 #201-300 #67
Anatomy & Physiology #50
Theology & Religious Studies #51-100
Communication & Media #51-100
Marketing #51-100
Statistics #51-100 #101-150
Environmental Science #59 #51-75 #63
Automation & Control #51-75
Mathematics #52 #151-200 #197
Agriculture & Forestry #70 #301-400 #55
Modern Languages #56
Electrical & Electronic Engineering #67 #201-300 #115
Water Resources #76-100 #70
Business & Economics #70
Biological Sciences #73 #201-300 #149
Engineering & Technology #74 #101-125 #151
Psychology #74 #96 #151-200 #131
Public Health #101-150 #76
Chemistry #81 #151-200 #135
Business & Management #85 #151-200
Life Sciences & Medicine #128 #87
Clinical & Health #91
Education #101-150 #151-200
Telecommunication Engineering #101-150
Energy Science & Engineering #101-150 #152
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering #125
Materials Science #129 #201-300 #141
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology #151-200 #134
Art & Design #151-200
Medicine / Clinical #176 #201-300 #208
Nursing #201-300
Chemical Engineering #301-400
Biotechnology #301-400

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above
What is The Australian National University ranked in the world in 2026?

The Australian National University ranks #32 in QS 2026, #101-150 in ARWU 2025 and #86 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #81 globally.

Is The Australian National University a Group of Eight university?

Yes. The Australian National University is a member of the Group of Eight.

When was The Australian National University founded?

The Australian National University was founded in 1946.

What percentage of The Australian National University students are international?

Approximately 37% of The Australian National University's students are international.

Data sources & verification

Every figure on this page is reproduced unmodified from the official publisher. The consensus score is computed by EduRank.
QS World University Rankings 2026QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2025-06-19 · official release
ARWU 2025ShanghaiRanking Consultancy · published 2025-08-15 · official release
U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026U.S. News & World Report · official release
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EduRank (2026). The Australian National University — University Rankings 2026. Retrieved 4 June 2026, from https://edurank.co/u/anu/
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