Best business schools in Australia 2025
Discover the Times Higher Education best business schools in Australia 2025.
The trusted Times Higher Education rankings use a robust methodology, created by the in-house data team, relied upon by students, academics, policymakers, and industry leaders worldwide.
This list of universities reveals the top-ranked 35 institutions for business, offering prospective students’ insights into the highest-ranking universities in the field.
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The business school rankings for Australia 2025
| Australia Business Rank 2025 | Global Business Rank 2025 | University | Overall | Teaching | Research Environment | Research Quality | Industry | International Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | University of Melbourne | 67.1 | 68.8 | 89.5 | 93.8 | 66.6 | 55.4 |
| 2 | 65 | The University of Queensland | 60.6 | 77.1 | 85.7 | 93.8 | 56.2 | 38.3 |
| 3 | =67 | Monash University | 60.3 | 72.2 | 72.1 | 93.2 | 53 | 47 |
| 4 | =71 | University of Sydney | 60 | 70.3 | 81.1 | 90 | 52.6 | 47.6 |
| 5 | 81 | Australian National University | 58.6 | 66.4 | 73 | 93.1 | 48.8 | 50.4 |
| 6 | 98 | UNSW Sydney | 55.4 | 70.3 | 82.5 | 92.4 | 45.9 | 38.7 |
| =7 | 126–150 | Griffith University | 48.8–51.8 | 76.1 | 85.8 | 86.5 | 35.4 | 27.1 |
| =7 | 126–150 | Macquarie University | 48.8–51.8 | 78.7 | 93.5 | 88 | 29.9 | 28 |
| =7 | 126–150 | University of Technology Sydney | 48.8–51.8 | 75.8 | 96 | 88.3 | 34.7 | 27.6 |
| =10 | 151–175 | Queensland University of Technology | 47.2–48.7 | 74.3 | 82.9 | 78.3 | 35.2 | 25.3 |
| =10 | 151–175 | RMIT University | 47.2–48.7 | 75.9 | 75.2 | 89 | 32.1 | 24.8 |
| =10 | 151–175 | University of Adelaide | 47.2–48.7 | 69.4 | 80.3 | 94 | 34.1 | 28.9 |
| =13 | 176–200 | Swinburne University of Technology | 45.8–47.0 | 89.5 | 76.5 | 68.5 | 23.7 | 24.7 |
| =13 | 176–200 | University of Newcastle | 45.8–47.0 | 90.2 | 58.5 | 92.8 | 23 | 21.5 |
| =15 | 201–250 | Curtin University | 44.0–45.7 | 76.8 | 60.9 | 96.4 | 22.4 | 22.2 |
| =15 | 201–250 | Deakin University | 44.0–45.7 | 74.8 | 79.3 | 91 | 25.1 | 21.5 |
| =15 | 201–250 | La Trobe University | 44.0–45.7 | 71.8 | 41.5 | 88.5 | 28 | 25.5 |
| =15 | 201–250 | The University of Western Australia | 44.0–45.7 | 71.1 | 74.3 | 90 | 27.3 | 26.8 |
| =15 | 201–250 | University of South Australia | 44.0–45.7 | 74.1 | 97.6 | 85.6 | 31.2 | 16.2 |
| =15 | 201–250 | University of Wollongong | 44.0–45.7 | 70 | 93.4 | 90.7 | 29.9 | 22.3 |
| 21 | 251–300 | Edith Cowan University | 41.5–43.9 | 86.5 | 62.9 | 96.1 | 19.9 | 14.5 |
| =22 | 301–400 | James Cook University | 38.1–41.4 | 65.7 | 75 | 78.2 | 22.8 | 20.1 |
| =22 | 301–400 | University of Southern Queensland | 38.1–41.4 | 72.3 | 56.7 | 68.2 | 17.7 | 24.2 |
| =22 | 301–400 | University of Tasmania | 38.1–41.4 | 66.8 | 71 | 87.3 | 18.3 | 21.2 |
| =22 | 301–400 | Western Sydney University | 38.1–41.4 | 71.2 | 65 | 87.8 | 18.1 | 15.3 |
| =26 | 401–500 | Bond University | 35.0–38.0 | 59.9 | 30.7 | 81.4 | 13.8 | 24.4 |
| =26 | 401–500 | Central Queensland University | 35.0–38.0 | 68.3 | 60.4 | 76.5 | 20.7 | 14.3 |
| =26 | 401–500 | Charles Darwin University | 35.0–38.0 | 61.9 | 17.3 | 85.1 | 18 | 18.5 |
| =26 | 401–500 | University of Canberra | 35.0–38.0 | 62 | 64.5 | 87.2 | 20.9 | 14.7 |
| =26 | 401–500 | University of the Sunshine Coast | 35.0–38.0 | 60.7 | 62.1 | 69.7 | 17.9 | 21.4 |
| =26 | 401–500 | Victoria University | 35.0–38.0 | 54 | 67.7 | 75.3 | 24.7 | 23.4 |
| =32 | 501–600 | Federation University Australia | 32.2–34.9 | 54.4 | 54 | 85.4 | 18.1 | 14.9 |
| =32 | 501–600 | Murdoch University | 32.2–34.9 | 63.4 | 37.5 | 92.2 | 13.6 | 13.3 |
| =34 | 601–800 | Charles Sturt University | 26.6–32.1 | 52.5 | 64.2 | 66.6 | 11.1 | 13.7 |
| =34 | 601–800 | Southern Cross University | 26.6–32.1 | 49.6 | 53.6 | 80.2 | 18.8 | 13.3 |
Key insights into the top business schools in Australia
- The University of Queensland rises from fifth in 2024 to second in 2025 driven by stronger teaching and research environment scores.
- Australian National University drops from third to fifth, overtaken by both Queensland and Sydney despite a strong research quality score.
- University of Adelaide makes a notable climb from joint 15th in 2024 to joint 10th in 2025.
- The University of Western Australia falls out of the top 10, dropping from joint seventh in 2024 to joint 15th in 2025.
Choosing the right university in Australia for business
When selecting a business school in Australia, the Times Higher Education business school rankings Australia provides a clear benchmark, using five key performance indicators to help students assess the best business school for them:
Research environment: focuses on the reputation of research
Teaching quality: student learning experience and academic support.
Research quality: impact, citations, and innovation.
Industry collaboration: partnerships, funding, and employability.
International outlook: global partnerships, diversity, and mobility.
The table for the best universities for business in Australia was derived from data collected for the THE World University Subject Rankings: Business. The results are calculated using 18 performance indicators underlying five metrics. For more insights and a detailed breakdown of our ranking methodology, visit our methodology page. Use the ranking table above to explore the right institution for you.
