University of Adelaide Ranking
Overall Ranking Accuracy Score
University of Adelaide 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 University of Adelaide
across all ranking organizations for 2025 is 152
nd
Since 1980, University of Adelaide first appeared in UNIRANKS at the rank of 233rd and has sustained University of Adelaide over 44 years, maintaining a consistent average rank of 202 across most ranking systems. Quantum has recorded 158 ranking records during 44 years, encompassing 9 international systems. University of Adelaide secured rankings of 152nd in world, 9th in country and 9th in region , with the most credible rank in Shanghai ARWU at 151st, and an irregular rank on UNIRANKS at 162nd. Collectively, we conclude University of Adelaide at 202, with further details on each ranking per system below.
Ranking Score On Each Ranking Organization 2025
164 th
111 th
151 st
175 th
89 th
181 st
181 st
61 st
University of Adelaide ranking in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Ranking Since | Avg. Position |
2025 Position In World |
2025 Position In Region |
2025 Position In Country |
| US News | 2021 | 75.33 | 61 | 6 | 6 |
| QS | 2010 | 105.4 | 89 | 9 | 8 |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 193.29 | 109 | 7 | 7 |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 122.29 | 111 | 7 | 7 |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 162 | 151 | 8 | 8 |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 184.43 | 164 | 4 | 4 |
| Round Ranking | 2010 | 177.8 | 175 | 6 | 6 |
| CWUR | 2024 | 181 | 181 | 13 | 13 |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 181 | 181 | 13 | 13 |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 243.2 | 203 | 8 | 8 |
| 4icu | 2024 | 223 | 223 | 8 | 7 |
University of Adelaide 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 | 164 | 44 | 184.43 | Fairly Accurate | 2022 |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 111 | 21 | 122.29 | Fairly Accurate | 2012 |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 151 | 22 | 162 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 203 | 15 | 243.2 | Not Accurate | Not detected |
| US News | 2021 | 61 | 3 | 75.33 | Not Accurate | Not detected |
| Round Ranking | 2010 | 175 | 15 | 177.8 | Fairly Accurate | Not detected |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 109 | 21 | 193.29 | Fairly Accurate | Not detected |
| QS | 2010 | 89 | 15 | 105.4 | Within the Range | Not detected |
| 4icu | 2024 | 223 | 1 | 223 | Not Accurate | Not detected |
| CWUR | 2024 | 181 | 1 | 181 | Within the Range | Not detected |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 181 | 1 | 181 | Within the Range | Not detected |
Position score since 1980 - 2025
University of Adelaide Position on all 1980 - 2025
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
University of Adelaide Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
University of Adelaide Ranking in UNIRANKS
UNIRANKS Rankings 1980: University of Adelaide initially ranked 233rd in 1980 has consistently held an average position of 184.43 in UNIRANKS for the past 44 years. However, there has been a suspicious and abrupt spike from a widely recognized position of 184.43 to an unexpected 162nd in UNIRANKS.
University of Adelaide Ranking in Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education Rankings 2004: University of Adelaide, first achieving a 55th ranking from Times Higher Education in 2004, has since maintained an average 122.29 ranking in Times Higher Education over the last 21 years. A questionable sudden shift was noted, with rankings moving from 122.29 to 213th in Times Higher Education.
University of Adelaide Ranking in Shanghai ARWU
Shanghai ARWU Rankings 2003: From its initial 202nd ranking by Shanghai ARWU in 2003, University of Adelaide has preserved a consistent average of 162 over 22 years.
University of Adelaide Ranking in SCIMAGO
SCIMAGO Rankings 2009: University of Adelaide, which was ranked 320th by SCIMAGO in 2009, has held a steady average of 243.2 in SCIMAGO for 15 years.
University of Adelaide Ranking in US News
US News Rankings 2021: Since being ranked 75th by US News in 2021, University of Adelaide has consistently secured an average 75.33 position in US News over 3 years.
University of Adelaide Ranking in Round Ranking
Round Ranking Rankings 2010: University of Adelaide's initial 185th ranking by Round Ranking in 2010 has led to a long-standing average of 177.8 over 15 years in Round Ranking.
University of Adelaide Ranking in Webometrices
Webometrices Rankings 2004: Beginning with a 241st ranking from Webometrices in 2004, University of Adelaide has maintained an average 193.29 in Webometrices for 21 years.
University of Adelaide Ranking in QS
QS Rankings 2010: Since its 103rd placement by QS in 2010, University of Adelaide has upheld a steady 105.4 average in QS across 15 years.
University of Adelaide Ranking in 4icu
4icu Rankings 2024: University of Adelaide, which was ranked 223rd by 4icu in 2024, has held a steady average of 223 in 4icu for 1 years.
University of Adelaide Ranking in CWUR
CWUR Rankings 2024: University of Adelaide initially ranked 181st in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 181 in CWUR for the past 1 years.
University of Adelaide Ranking in CWTS Leiden Ranking
CWTS Leiden Ranking Rankings 2024: University of Adelaide initially ranked 181st in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 181 in CWTS Leiden Ranking for the past 1 years.
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