Reputation and rankings

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We rank among the world’s best universities

Macquarie University is recognised globally as a leading university with a strong tradition of innovation and exploration.

  • Macquarie is ranked #11 in Australia and #133 in the world
    QS World University Rankings, 2025
  • Macquarie is ranked #10 in Australia and #178 in the world
    Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2025
  • Macquarie is ranked #24 overall and in the top 30 for 4 UN Sustainable Development Goals
    Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, 2024

* Sydney universities include Macquarie University; the University of New South Wales; the University of Sydney; the University of Technology, Sydney; and Western Sydney University.

Subject and research rankings

We’re internationally recognised for our subject rankings, with 23 subjects ranked in the Top 200 globally (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025). We’re also the first to offer a global research collaboration pathway via our Master of Research.

  • Master of Applied Finance ranked #1 in Australia and #40 in the world
    QS Business Master's Rankings, 2025
  • Master of Marketing ranked #1 in Australia and #25 in the world
    QS Business Master's Rankings, 2025
  • Master of Business Analytics ranked #2 in Australia and in the top 70 in the world
    QS Business Master's Rankings, 2025
  • Master of Management ranked #2 in Australia and #65 in the world
    QS Business Master's Rankings, 2025

Learn more about our research rankings, quality and impact.