Griffith University Ranking

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  Ranked 230th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027, climbing 38 places, the largest jump of any Australian university in the top 250.
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  Ranked in the 251 band in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, placing Griffith among the top 2% of universities worldwide.
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  2 in the world and 1 in Australia in the 2026 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which measure universities against the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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  A global leader for sustainability, ranked in the world top 50 in the QS Sustainability Rankings.
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  Rated "well above world standard" for research in 24 fields in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) assessment, with research strength across more than 50 disciplines.
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  A pioneer of Australia's first degrees in environmental science and Asian studies, with continuing strength in health, sustainability and the creative arts.
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  Home to over 70 national teaching awards and citations, reflecting a strong reputation for teaching quality and student experience.
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  Strong graduate outcomes, with high rates of international graduates recommending the university and finding work after study.

Griffith University Rankings By Program

Griffith performs strongest in health, hospitality and tourism, sustainability and the creative arts, reflecting its research strengths and industry focus. Selected recognitions:

Program / Measure	Source & Year	Ranking
Nursing & Midwifery	QS World Rankings by Subject 2026	30 globally (top 3 in Australia)
Hospitality & Tourism Management	QS World Rankings by Subject 2026	6 globally; 1 in Australia
Performing Arts	QS World Rankings by Subject 2026	Global top 100 (51–100 band)
Music	QS World Rankings by Subject 2026	Global top 50 (26–50 band)
Environmental Sciences	QS World Rankings by Subject 2026	Around 149 globally
Psychology	QS World Rankings by Subject 2026	Global top 200 (151–200 band)
Law	QS World Rankings by Subject 2026	Global top 200
Business & Management	QS World Rankings by Subject 2026	Global top 200 (AACSB-accredited Business School)
MBA (sustainability focus)	Corporate Knights Better World MBA	1 in the world (since 2020)