India‑focused Highlights from University of Melbourne QS Ranking Release
The press release primarily announces the University of Melbourne’s global QS ranking; however, only the sections pertaining to India are presented here. The university’s overall performance—ranking 22nd globally, 19th for Academic Reputation, and first in Australia for Employer Reputation and International Research Network—has been omitted as they do not directly relate to India.
Professor Michael Wesley, Deputy Vice‑Chancellor (Global, Culture and Engagement), emphasized that the university’s results reflect strong performance across academic reputation, employer reputation, international collaboration and graduate outcomes, which together shape global recognition and student opportunities. He noted that these outcomes are mirrored in the university’s expanding research initiatives, student programmes and industry collaborations in India, underscoring India as a strategic market for deepening engagement. The university aims to create meaningful opportunities for Indian students and to advance collaborative research that addresses global challenges, leveraging its strong global partnerships.
The release also mentioned the upcoming appointment of Professor Carolyn Evans as the next Vice‑Chancellor, signalling continued focus on strengthening global partnerships, including those with Indian institutions, to enhance teaching, research and graduate outcomes.
Content excluded: detailed global ranking positions, scores for Academic Reputation, Employer Reputation, International Research Network, sustainability rankings, and subject‑wise performance, as these do not pertain to India.