University achievements

We are Australia’s University of Enterprise, recognised as agile and astute on the global stage, and known for relevance, equity and excellence.

One of the world’s best young universities
Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50
Ranked #45, 2021 THE Young University Rankings
Top 10 young university in Australia
Ranked #9, 2021 THE Young University Rankings
Top 10 young university in Australia for teaching quality
Ranked #9, 2021 THE Young University Rankings
5 Star Plus overall rating for excellence
2020 QS Stars Ratings
Rated five stars for excellence in research, employability, teaching, facilities, internationalisation, inclusiveness and innovation
2020 QS Stars Ratings
#1 young university in Australia for industry collaborations
2021 THE Young University Rankings - Industry Income Indicator

UniSA Business is ranked in top 1% worldwide
UniSA Business is one of just 11 institutions in Australia and 191 globally to be accredited by EQUIS (from over 16,500 worldwide). EFMD, February 2021
World top 100 for nursing
2021 QS Subject Rankings
World top 100 for hospitality and leisure management
2021 QS Subject Rankings
World top 125 for law
2021 THE Subject Rankings
World top 150 for education
2021 THE Subject Rankings
World top 100 for exercise and sport science
2021 QS Subject Rankings, Sport-Related Subjects
World top 150 in computer science
2021 THE Subject Rankings
World top 150 for pharmacy and pharmacology
2021 QS Subject Rankings
World top 150 for business and economics
2021 THE Subject Rankings

100% of our assessed research rated at or above world-class
2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research
#1 in Australia for industry research income
2021 THE World University Rankings
#1 in Australia for research impact and engagement
2018 ARC Engagement and Impact Assessment (EI), Combined Impact - Approach to Impact and Engagement on Assessed Fields.
#2 young university in Australia for research quality
2021 THE Young University Rankings

#1 in SA for graduate careers
ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2018-20 – Full-time Employment Indicator (Undergraduate). Public SA-founded universities only.
#1 in SA for student satisfaction
ComparED (QILT) Course Experience Questionnaire 2019-2020 – Overall Satisfaction Indicator (Undergraduate). Public SA-founded universities only.
#1 in SA for employer satisfaction
2020 QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey – Overall Satisfaction Indicator
#1 in SA for student experience
ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2019-20 – Quality of Entire Educational Experience. Public SA-founded universities only.
#1 in SA for teaching quality
ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2019-2020. Public SA-founded universities only.
#1 in SA for campus facilities
ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2019-20 – Learning Resources Indicator (Undergraduate and Postgraduate). Public SA-founded universities only.