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Australia’s Global University Rankings 2025: Crisis Looms as Half the Institutions Decline

Australia’s higher education system is facing substantial challenges, as highlighted in a recent report by *Times Higher Education*. This report indicates that nearly half of Australian institutions have seen declines in the latest World University Rankings.

Decline in Rankings

In the 2025 rankings, 17 out of 38 evaluated Australian universities fell in position, impacting all five of the top-ranked institutions. Notably, seven universities reported their lowest rankings in at least nine years, while only four institutions were able to improve their standings.

Average Position and Score Decrease

The average position of Australian universities decreased by five places, in stark contrast to a global average increase of 0.5 points. Furthermore, the overall scores of Australian universities declined, leading to a mean score drop of 0.2 points.

Expert Insights

Angel Calderon, a rankings expert from RMIT University, attributed this downturn primarily to lower scores in reputation surveys conducted by *Times Higher Education*. He cautioned that further declines may be on the horizon, especially amidst ongoing discussions regarding potential international enrollment caps that could adversely affect future rankings.

Conclusion

The complete results of the World University Rankings 2025 are accessible for further review.

Source: Times Higher Education

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