
Australian National University Ranking
Overall Ranking Accuracy Score
Australian National University Average Ranking Based on Top 8 Ranking Organizations
Quantum Ranking
Rank by Quantum
Historical Position
Since 1980
World 2025
Avg Position in World
Regional 2025
Avg Position in Region
Local 2025
Avg Position Locally
University Ranking Overview: The estimated average ranking of Australian National University
across all ranking organizations for 2025 is 133
rd
Ever since 1980, Australian National University first emerged in UNIRANKS at the rank of 92nd and has consistently ranked Australian National University over 44 years, maintaining an average position of 85.8 across a majority of ranking systems. Quantum has compiled 158 ranking records over 44 years, involving 9 international systems. Australian National University achieved rankings of 133rd in world, 9th in country and 9th in region , with the most balanced rank in CWUR at 183rd, and a dubious rank in UNIRANKS at 273rd. Overall, we rate Australian National University at 85.8, with additional details on each rank and system provided below.
Ranking Score On Each Ranking Organization 2025
Australian National University ranking in each ranking system
Ranking System | Ranking Since | Avg. Position |
2025 Position In World |
2025 Position In Region |
2025 Position In Country |
QS | 2010 | 25.53 | 34 | 4 | 4 |
US News | 2021 | 61.67 | 53 | 5 | 5 |
Round Ranking | 2010 | 56.6 | 58 | 2 | 2 |
Times Higher Education | 2004 | 39.14 | 67 | 4 | 4 |
Webometrices | 2004 | 92.05 | 81 | 6 | 6 |
Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 68.45 | 84 | 6 | 6 |
4icu | 2024 | 106 | 106 | 5 | 5 |
CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 183 | 183 | 14 | 14 |
CWUR | 2024 | 183 | 183 | 14 | 14 |
SCIMAGO | 2009 | 204.8 | 220 | 10 | 9 |
UNIRANKS | 1980 | 84.39 | 284 | 16 | 15 |
Australian National University ranking accuracy and historical overview in each ranking system
Ranking System | Records Since | 2025 Position | NO Years | Average Position | Ranking Accuracy | Unusual Spike |
UNIRANKS | 1980 | 284 | 44 | 84.39 | Not Accurate | 2022 |
Times Higher Education | 2004 | 67 | 21 | 39.14 | Not Accurate | 2011 |
Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 84 | 22 | 68.45 | Not Accurate | Not detected |
SCIMAGO | 2009 | 220 | 15 | 204.8 | Fairly Accurate | Not detected |
US News | 2021 | 53 | 3 | 61.67 | Not Accurate | Not detected |
Round Ranking | 2010 | 58 | 15 | 56.6 | Not Accurate | 2014 |
Webometrices | 2004 | 81 | 21 | 92.05 | Not Accurate | Not detected |
QS | 2010 | 34 | 15 | 25.53 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
4icu | 2024 | 106 | 1 | 106 | Within the Range | Not detected |
CWUR | 2024 | 183 | 1 | 183 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 183 | 1 | 183 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Australian National University Position on all 1980 - 2025
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
Australian National University Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
Australian National University Ranking in UNIRANKS
UNIRANKS Rankings 1980: Australian National University initially ranked 92nd in 1980 has consistently held an average position of 84.39 in UNIRANKS for the past 44 years. However, there has been a suspicious and abrupt spike from a widely recognized position of 84.39 to an unexpected 273rd in UNIRANKS.
Australian National University Ranking in Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education Rankings 2004: Australian National University, first achieving a 16th ranking from Times Higher Education in 2004, has since maintained an average 39.14 ranking in Times Higher Education over the last 21 years. A questionable sudden shift was noted, with rankings moving from 39.14 to 43rd in Times Higher Education.
Australian National University Ranking in Shanghai ARWU
Shanghai ARWU Rankings 2003: From its initial 49th ranking by Shanghai ARWU in 2003, Australian National University has preserved a consistent average of 68.45 over 22 years.
Australian National University Ranking in SCIMAGO
SCIMAGO Rankings 2009: Australian National University, which was ranked 181st by SCIMAGO in 2009, has held a steady average of 204.8 in SCIMAGO for 15 years.
Australian National University Ranking in US News
US News Rankings 2021: Since being ranked 61st by US News in 2021, Australian National University has consistently secured an average 61.67 position in US News over 3 years.
Australian National University Ranking in Round Ranking
Round Ranking Rankings 2010: Australian National University's initial 61st ranking by Round Ranking in 2010 has led to a long-standing average of 56.6 over 15 years in Round Ranking. However, a suspiciously rapid rise from 56.6 to 98th was discovered in an alternate Round Ranking.
Australian National University Ranking in Webometrices
Webometrices Rankings 2004: Beginning with a 93rd ranking from Webometrices in 2004, Australian National University has maintained an average 92.05 in Webometrices for 21 years.
Australian National University Ranking in QS
QS Rankings 2010: Since its 20th placement by QS in 2010, Australian National University has upheld a steady 25.53 average in QS across 15 years.
Australian National University Ranking in 4icu
4icu Rankings 2024: Australian National University, which was ranked 106th by 4icu in 2024, has held a steady average of 106 in 4icu for 1 years.
Australian National University Ranking in CWUR
CWUR Rankings 2024: Australian National University initially ranked 183rd in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 183 in CWUR for the past 1 years.
Australian National University Ranking in CWTS Leiden Ranking
CWTS Leiden Ranking Rankings 2024: Australian National University initially ranked 183rd in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 183 in CWTS Leiden Ranking for the past 1 years.