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These rankings measure performance against indicators including universities’ academic research performance and global and regional reputations.
Further details are available from the US News Best Global Universities Rankings website.
University rankings
#416 in the world |
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#23 in Australia |
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Study area rankings
#10 in the world |
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#34 in the world |
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#68 in the world |
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#105 in the world |
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#238 in the world |
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#339 in the world |
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#296 in the world |
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#354 in the world |
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#467 in the world |
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#505 in the world |
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#837 in the world |
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Usage guide: general
Expressed as statement:
- #416 in the world.
- #23 in Australia.
Source: 2024 US News Best Global Universities Rankings
Expressed in sentence:
- JCU is ranked #416 in world, by the US News Best Global Universities Rankings for 2025-2026.
Usage guide: study areas
Expressed as statement:
- #34 in the world for Ecology.
Source: 2025-2026 US News Best Global Universities Rankings
Expressed in sentence:
- JCU is ranked #34 in the world for Ecology, by the US News Best Global Universities Rankings for 2025-2026.
Release dates
2025-2026 US News Best Global Universities Rankings: June 2025