The QS World University Rankings 2024 were released in the early hours of today. This year QS adjusted its methodology, adding three new indicators — employment outcomes, international research network and sustainability — and rebalancing the existing weightings: academic reputation was reduced while employer reputation was increased, showing a clear shift from a purely academic focus towards something more practical and grounded.

– Academic Reputation: 30% weighting, down 10%;

– Employer Reputation: 15% weighting, up 5%;

– Citations per Faculty: 20% weighting, unchanged;

– Faculty–Student Ratio: 10% weighting, down 10%;

– International Faculty Ratio: 5% weighting, unchanged;

– International Student Ratio: 5% weighting, unchanged;

– International Research Network: 5% weighting, new

– Employment Outcomes: 5% weighting, new

– Sustainability: 5% weighting, new

Without further ado, let’s look at the rankings!

Three Australian universities in the global top 20 — a historic first!

University of Melbourne ranked 14th in the world

UNSW Sydney and the University of Sydney tied at 19th in the world

MIT is the world’s No.1 this year, with Peking University 17th globally

In other words, students — studying at the University of Melbourne, UNSW or the University of Sydney in Australia is on par with attending Peking University back home!

UNSW Sydney, ranked 19th in the world, accepts:

Diploma (first-year) pathway: no Gaokao result required — high school graduation is enough; you can enrol with your three years of high school results plus IELTS 6.0 (if your English is below the requirement, you can take an English language course first)

Direct entry via Gaokao results and progression through a foundation programme are also options

Ranked 19th in the world, the University of Sydney accepts:

① Progression via a foundation programme: no need to sit the Gaokao — apply for a foundation programme using two years of high school results, then progress to undergraduate study on completion

② Direct entry via Gaokao results: business courses generally require a Gaokao score of 75%, science 65%-75%, and computing, IT and humanities 70%-80%.

[World Top 20 University Rankings]

Australian universities surge up the rankings — UTS breaks into the global top 100 for the first time

Nine Australian universities made the global top 100 this time

and a total of 15 made the global top 200

No.1 University of Melbourne — 14th globally, up 19 places

No.2 University of Sydney — 19th globally, up 22 places

No.2 (tied) UNSW Sydney — 19th globally, up 26 places

No.4 Australian National University — 34th globally, down 3 places

No.5 Monash University — 42nd globally, up 15 places

No.6 University of Queensland — 43rd globally, up 7 places

No.7 University of Western Australia — 72nd globally, up 18 places

No.8 University of Adelaide — 89th globally, up 20 places

No.9 University of Technology Sydney (UTS) — 90th globally, up 47 places

No.10 Macquarie University — 130th globally, up 65 places

No.11 RMIT University — 140th globally, up 50 places

No.12 University of Wollongong — 162nd globally, up 23 places

No.13 University of Newcastle — 173rd globally, up 19 places

No.14 Curtin University — 183rd globally, up 10 places

No.15 Queensland University of Technology — 189th, up 33 places

[Top 15 Australian University Rankings]

Mainland Chinese students

No Gaokao result needed

No need to sit the Gaokao

Direct pathways to top-tier universities

Whether you have just received your Gaokao results or have only finished Year 11, mainland Chinese students have multiple ways to gain entry to most of the universities above!

Option 1 — Apply directly to an Australian undergraduate degree with your Gaokao results

Among the Group of Eight (Go8), every university except the University of Melbourne — along with rising stars such as the University of Technology Sydney (90th globally), Macquarie and RMIT — accepts Gaokao results

Option 2 — Progress to an Australian undergraduate degree via an International First-Year programme

Suitable for:

– Students who have completed Year 12 but did not sit the Gaokao

– Year 12 students who do not yet meet direct undergraduate entry requirements, or who want more time to adjust to studying at an Australian university.

On completing the diploma programme, credits count towards the first year of the bachelor’s degree, allowing you to progress straight into the second year, and you graduate with exactly the same degree as students who completed the full undergraduate programme.

The programme typically runs for 8-12 months and articulates into selected undergraduate majors such as business and engineering. There are multiple intakes each year with flexible start dates and flexible English requirements (an English language course can be packaged in).

Option 3 — Progress to an Australian undergraduate degree via a foundation programme

Suitable for:

– Students who do not wish to sit the Gaokao and can come to Australia for a foundation programme straight after Year 11

– Students who want a transition period before commencing an Australian university degree

Foundation programmes generally run for 4-18 months, with the exact length depending on the student’s academic and English results. On completing the foundation programme, you begin undergraduate study, with the duration set by the bachelor’s degree for that specific course — typically 3-4 years. In most cases, a foundation programme articulates into every undergraduate major offered by an Australian university.

Among the Group of Eight (Go8), every university except the Australian National University has its own foundation college for a smooth transition into undergraduate study.

Option 4 — Apply directly to an Australian undergraduate degree with your high school grades

Many Australian universities also accept direct applications using your three years of high school grades, paired with an English result.

Parents and students

Whatever your stage, whatever your grades

Get in touch with us now to map out your pathway to a top-tier university

There’s a live online seminar tomorrow, too!

It covers all the pathways available once your Gaokao results are out

Rankings of other Australian universities

Recommended past articles

New state nomination quotas to be announced in a few weeks! NSW once again issues a batch of invitations at lower points!

Final month of the financial year — these Subclass 190 / Subclass 491 pathways are still open and invitations are still being issued!

Most Australian graduate fields can lead to migration! The key points to prepare for!

Migration News Group

2023

Step 1: Press and hold to add our consultant

Step 2: After adding, please

Study Abroad · Migration · Visas — We’re the professionals

Attention！Please verify a genuine Newstars consultant!

Study & migration enquiries — consultants by location

Sydney

Melbourne

Canberra

Brisbane

Adelaide

Hobart

Beijing

Guangzhou

Follow the Newstars WeChat Official Account

Reply on our Official Account with any of the numbers below or any keyword (not in the comments at the foot of the article) to get the most timely, professional migration news!Reply [A] to view the directory (covering every topic)!

Reply: 0000 → View the 16 Nov policy update (Subclass 491 + skilled migration points)

QS 2024 University Rankings Are Out — Australian Universities Surge! Melbourne 14th in the World, Sydney/UNSW Tied at 19th, UTS Cracks the Top 100 for the First Time! And You Can Get In Without a Gaokao Score!

New state nomination quotas to be announced in a few weeks! NSW once again issues a batch of invitations at lower points!

Final month of the financial year — these Subclass 190 / Subclass 491 pathways are still open and invitations are still being issued!

Most Australian graduate fields can lead to migration! The key points to prepare for!

Quick Links

Popular Services

Our Offices

Follow Us