QS Sustainability Rankings

These rankings are comprised of indicators designed to measure an institution's ability to tackle the world’s greatest environmental, social and governance challenges. Indicators include environmental research and education, health and wellbeing, knowledge exchange, employability and outcomes, equality and impact of education.

Further details are available from the QS Sustainability Rankings website.

University rankings

#180 in the world

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#21 in Australia

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Environmental indicators

#18 in Australia
for Environmental Impact

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#19 in Australia
for Environmental Research

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#5 in Australia
for Environmental Education

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#32 in Australia
for Environmental Sustainability

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#21 in Australia
for Social Impact

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#20 in Australia
for Health and Wellbeing

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#10 in Australia
for Knowledge Exchange

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#25 in Australia
for Equality

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#20 in Australia
for Impact of Education

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#25 in Australia
for Employability and Outcomes

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#27 in the world
for Governance

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Usage guide

Expressed as statement:

  • #180 in the world.
  • #27 in the world for Governance.

Source: 2026 QS Sustainability Rankings

Expressed in sentence:

  • JCU is ranked #180 in the world, by the QS Sustainability Rankings for 2026.
  • JCU is ranked #27 in the world for Governance, by the QS Sustainability Rankings for 2026.

Release dates

2026 QS Sustainability Rankings: November 2025