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. Within categories for Environmental Impact and Social Impact, sustainability indicators include sustainable institutions, sustainable education, sustainable research, equality, knowledge exchange, educational impact, employability and opportunities, and quality of life.

Further details are available from the QS Sustainability Rankings website.

University rankings

#102 in the world

2023 QS Sustainability Rankings

#13 in Australia

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Sustainability indicators

#5 in Australia
for Environmental Impact

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#16 in Australia
for Sustainable Institutions

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#1 in Australia
for Sustainable Education

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#17 in Australia
for Sustainable Research

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#22 in Australia
for Social Impact

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#253 in the world
for Equality

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#231 in the world
for Knowledge Exchange

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#206 in the world
for Impact of Education

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#363 in the world
for Employability and Opportunities

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#196 in the world
for Life Quality

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Usage guide

Expressed as statement:

  • #102 in the world.
  • #1 in Australia for Sustainable Education.

Source: 2023 QS Sustainability Rankings

Expressed in sentence:

  • JCU is ranked #102 in the world, by the QS Sustainability Rankings for 2023.
  • JCU is ranked #1 in Australia for Sustainable Education, by the QS Sustainability Rankings for 2023.

Release dates

2023 QS Sustainability Rankings: October 2022