International rankings
The latest international university rankings highlight the excellence of the University of Queensland’s research performance. The most prestigious and widely-recognised rankings of world universities rank UQ in the top 50 and top 100 globally.
| The University of Queensland's rankings | World | Australia | Current result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Ranking of World Universities | 55 | 2 | 2018 |
| Academic Ranking of World Universities Alternative Ranking | 45 | 2 | 2015 |
| THE World University Ranking | 65 | 4 | 2018 |
| QS World University Ranking | 48 | 5 | 2019 |
| Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities | 43 | 3 | 2018 |
| US News Best Global Universities Rankings | 45 | 3 | 2018 |
| Nature Index tables Top Academic Institutions* | 110 | 1 | 2018 |
| University Ranking by Academic Performance | 40 | 3 | 2018 |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking** | 32 | 2 | 2018 |
* measured by weighted fractional count
** measured by the impact indicator P(top 10%), ordered by P(top 10%) using fractional counting.