The University of Wollongong (UOW) has secured the 8th position nationally in the 2025 Australian Financial Review (AFR) Best Universities Ranking, highlighting its growing reputation across Australia’s higher education institutions.

Among all evaluated measures, UOW shined most in teaching quality, earning a remarkable 3rd place in the teaching category — a clear signal of its commitment to student-centered learning and academic excellence. The university also delivered solid performances across equity, research, and career impact metrics, ranking 12th in equity, 16th in research, and 20th for career impact.

This ranking comes as no surprise: UOW recently also featured among the world’s top-250 universities in global rankings, and continues to enhance its international outlook, research output, and student satisfaction.

For students seeking high-quality education with global exposure, UOW’s ascent in national and international rankings makes it an attractive choice — balancing teaching excellence, research opportunities, equity in access, and strong career prospects.