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.
- #1 for teaching quality
Among Sydney metropolitan universities* - 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 metropolitan universities include the University of Technology Sydney, Macquarie University, Western Sydney University, the University of New South Wales and the University of Sydney.
Subject and research rankings
We’re internationally recognised for our subject rankings, with three ranked in the top 50 globally and six in the top 100 (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024). We’re also the first to offer a global research collaboration pathway via our Master of Research.
- Master of Marketing ranked #1 in Australia and #28 in the world
QS Business Master's Rankings, 2024 - Master of Applied Finance ranked #2 in Australia and #39 in the world
QS Business Master's Rankings, 2024 - Master of Management ranked #2 in Australia and #71 in the world
QS Business Master's Rankings, 2024 - Master of Business Analytics ranked #2 in Australia and top 80 in the world
QS Business Master's Rankings, 2024
For more information about rankings, visit our research rankings page.