Melbourne Ranked Best Student City in Australia, Fourth Globally – QS 2027 Rankings

The University of Melbourne announced that Melbourne has been ranked No 1 among Australian cities and No 4 worldwide in the 2027 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Best Student Cities rankings, marking the city’s fifth consecutive year in the global top‑five list. The QS ranking evaluates destinations on the quality of education, research opportunities, multicultural environment, sports, and arts, and is based on surveys of current and former students regarding their experiences and likelihood of recommending or staying in the city after graduation.

Seoul secured the top position globally, followed by Tokyo in second place, London in third, and Melbourne in fourth, ahead of Munich and Sydney, which share the fifth spot. The press release, dated Thursday, 23 July 2026, was issued under an arrangement with Business Wire India, with a disclaimer that PTI assumes no editorial responsibility.

University of Melbourne Deputy Vice‑Chancellor (Global, Culture and Engagement) Professor Michael Wesley commented that the ranking “proves Melbourne's distinctive appeal to students,” emphasizing that students benefit from a vibrant, multicultural city delivering world‑class research, innovation and arts, and that they in turn contribute diverse insights and access transformative opportunities beyond the classroom.

Student perspectives were also highlighted:

  • Rudra Tiwari, an international undergraduate from India, described Melbourne as a “no‑brainer” choice, noting the university’s encouragement to work on real‑world problems, industry collaboration, and research projects that boost confidence and achievement.
  • Anna Ryley, a student from Brisbane, praised Melbourne’s weather, abundant theatre shows, live music, sport, and the University of Melbourne’s strong reputation, particularly in the arts, as an ideal environment for personal growth.

The University of Melbourne’s own academic standing was reiterated, noting its placement at 22nd in the latest QS World University Rankings, 37th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and 38th in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).

For further details on the university’s global standing, readers are directed to the university’s Facts and Figures page. The release includes an image credit for a photograph of the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus overlooking the Melbourne CBD.