RMIT is a dual sector university with a strong international reputation for excellence in education, applied research, and engagement with government, industry and communities.
We offer some of the best courses in the world, with several programs recognised in the Top 50 globally. Making a positive contribution to the communities we serve is at the heart of who we are and what we do at RMIT. We are proud to be recognised on the world-stage and in Australia as a leading institution in environmental, economic and social impact.
140 globally
1 in Australia
251* globally
9 in Australia
*Estimated (band 251-300)
=62 globally overall
47 globally social impact
=23 globally governance impact
=7 globally
1 in Reducing inequalities
=1 Supporting decent work
=2 Partnering for the goals
19 Art & Design
25 Architecture/Built Environment
29 Library & Information Management
42 Communications & Media Studies
34 Textile Science & Engineering
38 Aerospace Engineering
39 Civil Engineering
46 Business Administration
At RMIT, teaching, research, and engagement are central to making an impact and creating life-changing experiences for our students.
There are many global ranking systems, but the most influential for prospective students, researchers, industry and government are QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) - Shanghai Rankings. RMIT continues to perform strongly in these rankings systems each year.
QS World University Rankings ranks over 1,500 institutions and is the only ranking system to emphasise employability and sustainability. It uses objective research data and survey information from governments, academics and employers globally.
QS releases three rankings each year:
Ranking |
RMIT rank – world |
RMIT rank – Australia |
|---|---|---|
| QS Overall | 140 | 11 |
| Employer reputation | 173 | 8 |
| International faculty | 37 | 2 |
| International students | 102 | 15 |
| QS Sustainability | =62 | 11 |
| Environmental impact | =125 | 14 |
| Social impact | 47 | 10 |
| Governance impact | =23 | 10 |
| QS Subject Rankings | ||
| Top 50 | ||
| Art and Design | 19 | 1 |
| Architecture / Built Environment | 25 | 2 |
| Library and Information Management | 29 | 2 |
| Communications & Media Studies | 42 | 4 |
| Top 100 | ||
| Engineering – Civil & Structural | 51-100 | 6 |
| Geography | 51-100 | =4 |
| Development Studies | 51-100 | =5 |
| Materials Science | 82 | 4 |
| Top 150 | ||
| Engineering – Mechanical, Aero & Manufacturing | =124 | 6 |
| Engineering – Electrical & Electronic | =133 | 8 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 101-150 | =7 |
| Accounting & Finance | 112 | 9 |
| Top 200 | ||
| Computer Science & Information Systems | 151-200 | =9 |
| Engineering – Chemical | 151-200 | 8 |
| Environmental Sciences | 151-200 | 11 |
| Business & Management Studies | 151-200 | 8 |
THE assesses over 1,000 universities to help people understand the different missions and successes of institutions. It is the largest and most diverse ranking system and has an emphasis on research and impact.
THE releases two key rankings each year:
Ranking |
RMIT rank – world |
RMIT rank – Australia |
|---|---|---|
| THE Overall | 251-300 | |
| International outlook | 86 | 9 |
| Research impact | 358 | 21 |
| THE Impact | =7 | 3 |
| Reduces inequalities (SDG 10) | 1 | n/a |
| Decent work and economic growth (SDG 8) | 1 | n/a |
| Sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11) | 19 | n/a |
| Partnership for the goals (SDG 17) | 2 | n/a |
| Clean water and sanitation (SDG 6) | 23 | n/a |
| Responsible consumption and production (SDG 12) | 43 | n/a |
| Climate action (SDG 13) | =17 | n/a |
| Gender inequality (SDG 5) | =99 | n/a |
ARWU ranks over 1,000 universities using six indicators - alumni and staff winning Nobel Prizes and Fields Medals, highly cited researchers selected by Clarivate, articles published in journals of Nature and Science, articles indexed in Science Citation Index Expanded™ and Social Sciences Citation Index™ in the Web of Science™, and per capita performance of a university.
Ranking |
RMIT rank – world |
RMIT rank – Australia |
|---|---|---|
| ARWU Overall | 301 - 400 (est 341) | 21 |
| Publications | 338 | 15 |
| Highly cited researchers | 270 | 18 |
| Nature and Science | 430 | 20 |
| Per capita performance | 220 | 26 |
| ARWU Subject Rankings | ||
| Top 50 | ||
| Aerospace Engineering | 38 | |
| Business Administration | 46 | |
| Civil Engineering | 39 | |
| Textile Science and Engineering | 34 | |
| Top 50-100 | ||
| Automation and Control | 51-75 | |
| Finance | 51-75 | |
| Instruments Science and Technology | 51-75 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 51-75 | |
| Communications | 76-100 | |
| Food Science and Technology | 76-100 | |
| Hospitality and Tourism Management | 76-100 | |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 76-100 | |
| Transportation Science and Technology | 76-100 | |
| Top 101-150 | ||
| Biomedical Engineering | 101-150 | |
| Computer Science & Engineering | 101-150 | |
| Geography | 101-150 | |
| Management | 101-150 | |
| Materials Science & Engineering | 101-150 | |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 101-150 | |
| Top 151-200 | ||
| Economics | 151-200 |
Published by US News & World Report, institutions from more than 90 other countries are ranked based on 13 indicators that measure academic research performance and global and regional reputations.
Ranking |
World |
Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 209 | 16 |
| Research reputation | ||
| Global | 210 | |
| Regional | 15 | |
CWTS Leiden Rankings provides insights into the scientific performance of more than 1,4000 major tertiary institutions worldwide.
| Ranking | World | Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Mean normalised citation score | 87 | 5 |
| Impact | ||
| Total citations | 272 | 12 |
| Top 1% publications | 82 | 5 |
| Top 10% publications | 72 | 5 |
| Collaboration | ||
| Collaborative publications | 445 | 31 |
| International publications | 307 | 13 |
| Industry collaboration | 811 | 15 |
| Long distance | 34 | 11 |
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.
