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University of Sydney

Sydney, Australia · Group of Eight · Founded 1850
#42
Consensus Rank 2026
across major rankings
According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, University of Sydney ranks #42 globally — #25 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, #40 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #72 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025, #29 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, University of Sydney places #42 worldwide.
Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓
QS World University Rankings 2026
#25
Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2025 · topuniversities.com
THE World University Rankings 2026
#40
Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025
#72
Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com
U.S. News Best Global 2026
#29
Source: U.S. News & World Report · usnews.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications
Location
Sydney, Australia
Founded
1850
Total students
≈ 73,000
International students
≈ 38%
Group
Group of Eight
Official site

Subject rankings

University of Sydney by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026
SubjectQSTHEARWUU.S. News
Sports Science #3
Nursing #19 #6
Medicine / Clinical #26 #49 #7
Transportation Science #8
Electrical & Electronic Engineering #47 #51-75 #12
Public Health #12 #17
Telecommunication Engineering #13
Agriculture & Forestry #76 #14 #48
Philosophy #16
Veterinary Science #16 #51-75
Law #17 #46 #101-150
Artificial Intelligence #38 #47 #18
Pharmacy & Pharmacology #20 #51-75 #36
Arts & Humanities #28 #42 #20
Life Sciences & Medicine #23 #46
Geography #24 #45
Library & Information Science #31 #24
English Language & Literature #25
Anatomy & Physiology #25
Education #25 #26 #41 #27
Computer Science #38 #68 #51-75 #25
History of Art #26-50
Music #26-50
Social Sciences & Management #26 #44
Business & Management #54 #26
Accounting & Finance #27 #34
Architecture #28
Communication & Media #28 #51-75
Economics & Econometrics #48 #49 #29
Clinical & Health #30
Civil Engineering #31 #45 #42
Biological Sciences #52 #35 #32
Sociology #33 #76-100
Mathematics #35 #76-100 #247
Public Administration #35
Anthropology #36
Psychology #37 #53 #51-75 #36
Engineering & Technology #46 #57 #36
Mining & Mineral Engineering #37 #76-100
Archaeology #39
Linguistics #39
History #41
Dentistry #51-150 #45
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering #56 #76-100 #47
Performing Arts #51-100
Theology & Religious Studies #51-100
Earth & Geosciences #51-100 #76-100 #87
Development Studies #51-100
Marketing #51-100
Statistics #51-100 #51-75
Biomedical Engineering #51-75
Business & Economics #52
Natural / Physical Sciences #54 #70
Chemistry #55 #101-150 #119
Political Science & IR #55 #101-150
Modern Languages #57
Environmental Science #64 #101-150 #68
Physics & Astronomy #67 #101-150 #122
Materials Science #68 #76-100 #99
Chemical Engineering #72 #151-200 #105
Automation & Control #76-100
Energy Science & Engineering #101-150 #95
Art & Design #101-150
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology #101-150 #141
Food Science & Technology #101-150 #109
Biotechnology #101-150 #146
Metallurgical Engineering #101-150
Water Resources #201-300

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above
What is University of Sydney ranked in the world in 2026?

University of Sydney ranks #25 in QS 2026, #40 in THE 2026, #72 in ARWU 2025 and #29 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #42 globally.

Is University of Sydney a Group of Eight university?

Yes. University of Sydney is a member of the Group of Eight.

When was University of Sydney founded?

University of Sydney was founded in 1850.

What percentage of University of Sydney students are international?

Approximately 38% of University of Sydney'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
THE World University Rankings 2026Times Higher Education · published 2025-10-09 · 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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