University of Newcastle ranks equal 173rd in the world in the 2024 QS World University Rankings

The rankings rate universities across measures including the quantity and impact of research, global engagement and employment outcomes of graduates.

Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alex Zelinsky AO, said the continued success in rankings confirmed the University’s position as a world-leading institution.

“Over the past 10 years we have improved 125 positions in our world ranking, which is a tremendous achievement considering the competitiveness and calibre of the universities included in the rankings,” Professor Zelinsky said.

“We are absolutely committed to being a university of and for our regions and these results show that we stand out amongst some of the foremost universities in the world.

“We are proud to be undertaking innovative research on a global scale and providing an excellent education experience that gives our students the best possible start to their careers.

“People in the Hunter and on the Central Coast can know they have one of the best universities in the world right on their doorstep.”

The 2024 rankings included a new measure of sustainability, with the university ranking equal 70th in the world.

“We are committed to being carbon neutral by 2025. Sustainability is at the core of everything we do, and I see creating a sustainable future as critical to our organisation and our region,” Professor Zelinsky said.

“Our research to improve sustainability is world leading and includes projects like Professor Behdad Moghtaderi’s Renewable Energy Systems program that aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, minimise greenhouse gas emissions and increase renewable energy.”