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 #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings
Top 10 young university in Australia
2022 THE Young University Rankings
5 Star Plus overall rating for excellence
2022 QS Stars Ratings
Rated five stars for excellence in research, employability, teaching, facilities, internationalisation, inclusiveness and innovation
2022 QS Stars Ratings
#1 young university in Australia for industry collaborations
2022 THE Young University Rankings - Industry Income Indicator

UniSA Business is ranked in top 1% worldwide
UniSA Business is one of just 12 institutions in Australia and approximately 200 globally (from over 25,000 universities) to be EQUIS accredited. EFMD, March 2022.
World top 100 for nursing
2022 QS Subject Rankings
World top 100 for hospitality and leisure management
2022 QS Subject Rankings
World top 100 for education
2023 THE Subject Rankings
World top 100 for exercise and sport science
2022 QS Subject Rankings, Sport-Related Subjects
World top 150 for pharmacy and pharmacology
2022 QS Subject Rankings
Top 15 in Australia for business and economics
Ranked equal #14, 2023 THE Subject Rankings
Top 15 in Australia for computer science
Ranked equal #12, 2023 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 young university in Australia for industry research income
2022 THE Young 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
2022 THE Young University Rankings

#1 in SA for graduate careers
ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-22 – Full-time Employment Indicator (Domestic Undergraduate). SA public universities.
#1 in SA for student satisfaction
ComparED (QILT) Course Experience Questionnaire 2021-22 – Overall Satisfaction Indicator (Domestic Undergraduate). SA public universities.
#1 in SA for graduate employability
2021 QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey – Graduate Employability Skills Indicator
#1 in SA for quality education and experience
ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2020-21 – Overall Quality of Educational Experience Indicator (Undergraduate). SA public universities.
#1 in SA for graduate starting salaries
2022 Good Universities Guide–Undergraduate.
#1 in SA for campus facilities
ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2020-21 – Learning Resources Indicator (Undergraduate and Postgraduate). SA public universities.