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.
QS World University Rankings, 2027
Postgrad employment: QILT Grad Outcomes Survey 2024*
8 disciplines: The Australian 2026 Research Magazine
- Macquarie is ranked #11 in Australia and #126 in the world
QS World University Rankings, 2027 - Macquarie is ranked #9 in Australia and #161 in the world
Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2027 - Macquarie is ranked #50 overall and in the top 40 for 4 UN Sustainable Development Goals
Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, 2025 - Macquarie is ranked within the top 10 in Australia for graduate outcomes and employer reputation
QS World University Rankings, 2027
* 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.
across 11 categories: QILT Student Exp Survey 2024
top 50 (3), top 100 (12): QS World Uni Subject Rankings 2026
Accounting and taxation research: The Australian 2025
- Master of Applied Finance ranked #1 in Australia and #40 in the world
QS Business Master's Rankings, 2026 - Master of Marketing ranked #1 in Australia and #31 in the world
QS Business Master's Rankings, 2026 - Master of Business Analytics ranked #2 in Australia
QS Business Master's Rankings, 2026 - Master of Management ranked #2 in Australia
QS Business Master's Rankings, 2026
Learn more about our research rankings, quality and impact.