Our global ranking & awards
Victoria University's performance across international and Australian rankings reflects our institution's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, graduate outcomes and societal impact.
Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings
VU is ranked in the top 3% of universities worldwide in THE World University Rankings – one of the most comprehensive measures of university performance globally.
The rankings assess more than 2,000 institutions from 115 countries and territories, evaluating performance across teaching, research environment, research quality, industry and international outlook.
For the 2026 THE World University Rankings, VU placed in the 501–600 range.
Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT)
QILT Student Experience Survey
The annual QILT student experience survey, commissioned by the Australian Government Department of Education, captures feedback from more than 200,000 Higher Education university students about all aspects of university study and campus life.
In the latest report, VU leads public universities in two areas. We’re rated:
- #1 uni in Victoria (and #2 nationally) for skills development
- #1 uni in Victoria (and #1 nationally) for peer engagement.
VU also places in the top 3 public universities in Victoria for overall educational experience, and in the national top 10.
QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey
In the 2025 QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey, VU ranks #1 among Victorian universities and fourth in Australia for overall employer satisfaction – with 87.5% of employers reporting satisfaction with their VU graduate, well above the 84.2 per cent national average reported across all employers in 2025.
Excellence in sports science
We’re proud to be a global leader in sport science – backed by cutting-edge research, world-class facilities and close industry partnerships with top sporting organisations.
Globally, we’re ranked:
- #6 in ShanghaiRanking’s 2025 global rankings for Sport Science Schools
- 51-100 for Sports Related Subjects – QS World University Ranking by Subject, 2026
Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings
The Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings recognise universities for their contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – a global framework to improve health, education, equity and environmental outcomes.
In the 2026 results, VU maintained an overall ranking in the 101–200 band globally.
VU continues to demonstrate strong and sustained performance across its core areas of impact, including quality education, health and wellbeing, social inclusion and global partnerships.
VU’s highest-performing SDGs:
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production – top 50 globally
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – top 100 globally
- SDG 6: Clean Water & Sanitation – top 100 globally
SDGs ranked in the 101–200 band:
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
SDGs ranked in the 201–300 band:
- SDG 3: Good Health & Wellbeing
- SDG 4: Quality Education
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
These results highlight VU’s growing global impact and its ongoing commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes through research, teaching and partnerships.
Excellence in research
VU's research delivers real-world impact – backed by a growing team of dedicated researchers and citation performance well above the global benchmark.
● 300+ researchers at VU
● 2.4x the global average in the number of research citations*
● *Academic Impact CNCI 2.43 (more than 2.4 times higher than the world average).
National awards & recognition
