UNSW overtakes University of Melbourne in global rankings for first time
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- The University of New South Wales (UNSW) has surpassed the University of Melbourne in global rankings for the first time.
- UNSW secured 19th place in the QS World University Rankings, improving its position from last year and significantly since 2017.
- Nine Australian universities achieved their highest-ever positions in the rankings.
The University of New South Wales has achieved a historic milestone, overtaking the University of Melbourne for the first time in the prestigious QS World University Rankings. UNSW now stands at 19th globally, marking a one-place improvement from the previous year and a substantial leap of 30 places since 2017.
This achievement places UNSW as the leading Australian university in the widely recognized rankings. The success is part of a broader trend of strong performance by Australian institutions, with nine universities reaching record-high positions in this year's list. The rankings evaluate 1,500 universities across 106 countries.
The University of Melbourne, while slipping from its previous position, still remains a strong contender among the world's top institutions. The consistent rise of UNSW highlights its growing international reputation and academic prowess.
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