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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
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#25 in Australia |
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Study area rankings
#9 in the world |
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#41 in the world |
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#70 in the world |
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#158 in the world |
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#207 in the world |
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#395 in the world |
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#260 in the world |
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#326 in the world |
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#481 in the world |
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#508 in the world |
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#1101 in the world |
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Usage guide: general
Expressed as statement:
- #382 in the world.
- #25 in Australia.
Source: 2026-2027 US News Best Global Universities Rankings
Expressed in sentence:
- JCU is ranked #382 in world, by the US News Best Global Universities Rankings for 2026-2027.
Usage guide: study areas
Expressed as statement:
- #41 in the world for Ecology.
Source: 2026-2027 US News Best Global Universities Rankings
Expressed in sentence:
- JCU is ranked #41 in the world for Ecology, by the US News Best Global Universities Rankings for 2026-2027.
Release dates
2026-2027 US News Best Global Universities Rankings: June 2026