Griffith University demonstrates a mixed but overall strong performance across major global and subject-specific rankings in recent years.

  • As per the QS World University Rankings 2026, the university improved slightly to #268 from #303 in 2021.
  • According to the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings, it dropped to #251-300 in 2026 from #201-250 in 2021.
  • In the US News rankings 2025, the university showed a small improvement, moving up from #201 in 2022 to #238 in 2025.
  • The Collegedunia Study Abroad Rankings 2026 placed the university at #205 out of #824 universities globally, while it secured a strong #18 position in Australia.

At the subject level, Griffith University shows a varied performance across disciplines:

  • QS Engineering 2026 ranks stand at #451-500.
  • THE Engineering 2026 rank is #201-250.
  • QS Computer Science 2026 rank is #401-450.
  • THE Computer Science 2026 rank stands at #176-200.
  • QS Medicine rank 2026 is #301-350.
  • THE Medicine rank 2026 is #251-300.

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Griffith University World Rankings

Griffith University is consistently ranked among the top universities globally. According to QS rankings, the university is ranked among the top 300 universities globally. Griffith University's ranking trend over the past few years is shown in the table below.

  • QS World University Rankings has seen slight fluctuations, improving from #303 in 2021 and settling at #268 in 2026.
  • In the THE World University Rankings, Curtin has remained relatively stable within the #251-300 band in 2026, after briefly dipping to the #301-350 range in 2025.
  • In the US News Rankings, there has been a dip from #201 in 2022 to #238 in 2025.
Ranked By 2026 Rank 2025 Rank 2024 Rank 2023 Rank 2022 Rank 2021 Rank
QS World University Rankings #268 #255 #243 #300 #290 #303
QS Sustainability Ranking #76 #49 #40 #66 - -
THE World University Rankings #251-300 #301-350 #251-300 #251-300 #201-250 #201-250
THE Impact Ranking - #4 #24 #72 #92 #38
US News Rankings - #238 #239 #203 #201 -
ARWU Shanghai Rankings - #301-400 #201-300 #301-400 #201-300 #201-300
CWUR Rankings - #379 #374 #378 #384 #390
Collegdunia Study Abroad Rankings #205 - - - - -
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Griffith University Engineering Rankings

The table below mentions the engineering subject-wise rankings of Griffith University.

  • In QS rankings, Mechanical Engineering has remained in the #401-450 range in both 2025 and 2026, after being slightly higher at #351-400 in 2023 and 2024.
  • In QS Engineering and Technology, the university has consistently held the #451-500 band from 2024 to 2026, improving from #501-530 in 2023.
  • In THE Engineering rankings, Curtin maintains a #201-250 range from 2024 to 2026. However, this is a drop from its higher position of #126-150 in 2023.
Subjects 2026 Rank 2025 Rank 2024 Rank 2023 Rank
QS- Mechanical Engineering #401-450 #401-450 #351-400 #351-400
QS- Electrical and Electronic Engineering - #451-500 #451-500 #401-450
QS- Engineering and Technology #451-500 #451-500 #451-500 #501-530
THE- Engineering #201-250 #201-250 #201-250 #126-150
Collegedunia Study Abroad Engineering Rankings #171 - - -
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Griffith University Computer Science Rankings

The Computer Science subject-wise rankings of Griffith University are tabulated below.

  • In QS Computer Science rankings, the university moved down to the #401-450 band in 2026 after improving to #301-350 in 2025. Before that, it was placed in the #351-400 range in both 2023 and 2024.
  • THE Computer Science rankings improved from #251-300 in 2024 to #201-250 in 2025, and further to #176-200 in 2026. However, this remains below its stronger position of #126-150 in 2023.
Subjects 2026 Rank 2025 Rank 2024 Rank 2023 Rank
QS- Computer Science #401-450 #301-350 #351-400 #351-400
THE- Computer Science #176-200 #201-250 #251-300 #126-150
Collegedunia Study Abroad Computer Science Rankings #150 - - -
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Griffith University Business Rankings

The table below mentions the Business subject-wise rankings of Griffith University.

  • In QS Business and Management Studies, the university has maintained a consistent position in the #201-250 range from 2023 to 2026.
  • In THE Business and Economics rankings, the university’s rank has moved from #126-150 in 2024 and 2025 up to #101-125 in 2026.
Subjects 2026 Rank 2025 Rank 2024 Rank 2023 Rank
QS- Business and Management Studies #201-250 #201-250 #201-250 #201-250
QS- Accounting and Finance #301-375 #301-375 #251-300 -
QS- Economics and Econometrics #351-400 #351-400 #401-450 #451-500
THE- Business and Economics #101-125 #126-150 #126-150 #101-125
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Griffith University Medical Science Rankings

The table below highlights the subject-wise Medical Science rankings of Griffith University across major global ranking frameworks.

  • QS Life Sciences and Medicine improved slightly to #263 in 2026 after dipping to #289 in 2025.
  • QS Medicine remains consistent in the #301-350 band in 2025 and 2026.
  • QS Psychology improved to the #151-200 range in 2026 after a dip to #251-300 in 2025.
  • In THE rankings, Medical and Health rose from #301-400 in 2023 to a stable #251-300 range through 2024, 2025, and 2026.
  • THE Psychology peaked at #151-175 in 2024 before declining to #201-250 in 2026.
Subjects 2026 Rank 2025 Rank 2024 Rank 2023 Rank
QS- Nursing #30 #33 #29 #23
QS- Dentistry #51-120 #51-120 - -
QS- Pharmacy and Pharmacology #201-250 #201-250 #151-200 #151-200
QS- Life Sciences and Medicine #263 #289 #281 #249
QS- Medicine #301-350 #301-350 #251-300 #251-300
QS- Psychology #151-200 #251-300 #201-250 #201-250
THE- Medical and Health #251-300 #251-300 #251-300 #301-400
THE- Psychology #201-250 #176-200 #151-175 #201-250
Collegedunia Study Abroad Medicine Rankings #170 - - -
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Griffith University Rankings for Natural Science Programs

The table below provides a detailed overview of the natural Science subject-wise rankings of Griffith University across leading global ranking systems.

  • QS Natural Sciences moved up to #389 in 2026 from the #401-450 band in 2023.
  • QS Chemistry dropped from #301-350 in 2023 and 2024 to #401-450 in 2026.
  • QS Physics and Astronomy shows a decline, moving from #351-400 in 2023 to #501-550 in 2026.
  • In THE rankings, Life Sciences has improved slightly, rising from #201-250 in 2023 to a stable #176-200 range from 2024 to 2026.
  • THE Physical Sciences improved from #251-300 in 2025 to the #201-250 band in 2026.
Subjects 2026 Rank 2025 Rank 2024 Rank 2023 Rank
QS- Environmental Sciences #149 #151-200 #151-200 #151-200
QS- Chemistry #401-450 #351-400 #301-350 #301-350
QS- Material Sciences #351-400 #351-400 #301-350 #301-350
QS- Natural Sciences #389 #401-450 #401-450 #401-450
QS- Biological Sciences #351-400 #401-450 #351-400 #351-400
QS- Physics and Astronomy #501-550 #451-500 #451-500 #351-400
THE- Life Sciences #176-200 #176-200 #176-200 #201-250
THE- Physical Sciences #201-250 #251-300 #201-250 #201-250
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Griffith University Rankings for Arts and Humanities Subjects

The table below highlights the subject-wise Arts and Humanities rankings of Griffith University across major global ranking frameworks.

  • In QS rankings, Arts and Humanities has steadily improved from #302 in 2023 to #246 in 2026.
  • QS Law and Legal Studies dropped from a peak of #101-150 in 2024 to #201-250 in 2026.
  • QS Communication and Media Studies maintains the #201-250 band across all four years (2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026).
  • In THE rankings, Arts and Humanities improved to #251-300 in 2026 after a dip at #301-400 in 2025.
  • THE Social Sciences improved from #176-200 in 2023 to #126-150 in 2026.
  • THE Law rose from #176-200 in 2023 to a consistent #126-150 in 2025 and 2026.
Subjects 2026 Rank 2025 Rank 2024 Rank 2023 Rank
QS- Art and Design - #201-260 #201-240 #201-240
QS- Arts and Humanities #246 #289 #298 #302
QS- Politics #201-250 #251-300 #151-200 #151-200
QS- Performing Arts #51-100 #101-150 #101-120 #51-100
QS- Law and Legal Studies #201-250 #151-200 #101-150 #151-200
QS- Communication and Media Studies #201-250 #201-250 #201-250 #201-250
QS- Education and Training #251-300 #201-250 #151-200 #151-200
THE- Arts and Humanities #251-300 #301-400 #251-300 #251-300
THE- Social Sciences #126-150 #151-175 #151-175 #176-200
THE- Law #126-150 #126-150 #151-175 #176-200
THE- Education Studies #151-175 #126-150 #101-150 #151-175
Collegedunia Study Abroad Arts and Humanities Rankings #176 - - -
Collegedunia Study Abroad Law Rankings #92 - - -
Collegedunia Study Abroad Social Studies Rankings #124 - - -

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Griffith University US News Rankings

The table below highlights the subject-wise rankings of Griffith University as per the US News rankings of 2025.

Subjects 2025 Rank
Artificial Intelligence #127
Arts and Humanities #175
Computer Science #252
Clinical Medicine #309
Economics and Business #100
Engineering #324
Pharmacology and Toxicology #431
Psychology #193
Civil Engineering #210
Electrical and Electronic Engineering #249
Social Sciences and Public Health #69

Considering all the rankings and recognition that Griffith University has received, it can be said that it has a very good standing among institutions in Australia and can be considered an excellent option for higher education.