As one of the leading universities in Australia and world, Macquarie University has managed to make its mark by consistently ranking amongst the top 150 universities in the world. The Macquarie University rankings have been one of the defining factors why international students comprise of 42% total student population. Plus, the Macquarie University scholarships make it more affordable for students.
Not just in terms of world rankings, Macquarie University ranks well in terms of
- Graduate Employability Ranking
- National Rankings
- Subject Rankings
As per THE rankings 2020, The university ranks at #33 for World Reputation Rankings and at #30 in Impact Rankings. Apart from this, MBA program of Macquarie also ranks amongst the Top 500 in the world (FT 2020 Rankings).
Macquarie University World Rankings
| Agency | Macquarie University Ranking 2021 |
|---|---|
| QS Ranking (2022) | 200 |
| THE Ranking | 195 |
| US News | 110 |
The Macquarie University world rankings by QS and THE are based on the overall score obtained by the university, that is 85.8 and 79.4 respectively. These overall scores are based on different indicators used by the agencies.
Macquarie University QS Ranking Indicators
| Indicator | Macquarie University QS Score (2021) | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Reputation | 98 | 40% |
| Employer Reputation | 95.4 | 10% |
| Faculty: Student | 83.1 | 20% |
| Citations per Faculty | 50.2 | 20% |
| International Faculty | 98.2 | 5% |
| International Students | 99 | 5% |
Macquarie University THE Ranking Indicators
| Indicator | Macquarie University THE Score (2021) | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching (learning environment) | 67.2 | 30% |
| Research (volume, reputation, income) | 74.7 | 30% |
| Citations (research influence) | 96.0 | 30% |
| Industry Income (knowledge transfer) | 38.7 | 7.5% |
| International Outlook (student staff, research) | 94.6 | 2.5% |
Macquarie University Rankings QS Graduate Employability
Along with its proud standing in terms of global universities, the Macquarie University employability rankings is also great. For many years now, the university ranks amongst the Top 100 universities, as per QS Graduate Employability Rankings.
Similar to World Rankings, QS Graduate Employability Rankings are also based on scores for 5 parameters and their overall total score. For 2020 Employability Rankings, the Macquarie University obtained an overall score of 69.6, the bifurcation of the same is mentioned in the table below.
| Parameter | QS Score (2020) | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Employer Reputation | 90.4 | 30% |
| Alumni Outcome | 56.6 | 25% |
| Partnerships with Employers | 77.1 | 25% |
| Employer-Student Connection | 60.7 | 20% |
When it comes to graduate employability, the university has scored better than University of Leeds (#51) and Monash University (#66).
Macquarie University Rankings in Australia
As established, the Macquarie University rankings have been consistent in all respects. However, the university’s ranking in Australia is even more impressive.
For the past decade, every long standing and influential ranking system has placed this university in their Top 10 universities in Australia for international students. The recent Macquarie University Rankings in the Australia are:
| Ranking System | Rank |
|---|---|
| QS 2021 | #12 |
| US News 2021 | #5 |
| ARWU 2020 | #6 |
| CWUR 2020 | #5 |
Macquarie University Subject-wise Rankings
Several Macquarie University courses have been ranked well, both globally and nationally. As per QS Rankings 2021, there are 30+ Macquarie University subjects which are rank within Top 100. Key reason why international students are seeking admission at Macquarie University.
Some of these Macquarie University programs and their subject-rankings are mentioned in the table below:
| Program/Subject | QS Ranking 2021 | US News Ranking 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Linguistics | #3 | #7 |
| Veterinary Science | #6 | #62 |
| English Language & Literature | #9 | #7 |
| Arts & Humanities | #11 | #7 |
| History | #16 | – |
| Medicine | #19 | #46 |
| Philosophy | #20 | – |
| Biological Sciences | #21 | #40 |
| Psychology | #22 | #60 |
| Computer Science | #23 | #51 |
| Mathematics | #35 | #81 |
| Natural Sciences | #37 | #62 |
| Accounting and Finance | #44 | – |
| Engineering | #50-#100 | #178 |
As one of the top study destinations of international students in Australia, Macquarie University ensures that it maintains its high standards of education and research. The 5 campuses and world-class accommodation facilities make it all the more appealing.
