Flinders University has made a significant leap in the QS World University Rankings, moving up 44 places from 380th in 2024 to 336th in 2025.
Flinders University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Colin Stirling, said that Australia’s fastest-growing research university is striving to break into the top 300, placing it among the top 1% of universities worldwide.
“This outstanding result is testament to our nation-leading performance in research growth, which has risen by over 140% in just five years but, crucially, this has been achieved without ever compromising on our unwavering commitment to top quality education and to student success,” Professor Colin Stirling said.
“Our students are thriving in South Australia’s most modern and sustainable learning environment in Flinders new City Campus in Adelaide’s Festival Plaza, complementing our extensive campus network that reaches across South Australia and the Northern Territory.”
The university’s rise in the rankings is a result of by several strategic initiatives, including the creation of a new City Campus in Adelaide’s Festival Plaza. Announced as South Australia’s most modern and sustainable learning environment, the campus is part of Flinders University’s extensive network across South Australia and the Northern Territory.
Flinders’ biomedical research is also set for a significant boost with the impending move of 600 researchers to the new $280 million Health and Medical Research Building at Bedford Park. The facility will become a centre for groundbreaking research in disease prevention and comprehensive care, further enhancing the university’s research capabilities.
“I thank and congratulate Flinders University’s dedicated staff for delivering a formidable combination of research and teaching excellence,” Professor Stirling said.
The QS World University Rankings use comprehensive criteria, including academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty/student ratio, citations per faculty, and the ratios of international faculty and students.
Flinders University’s improved ranking shows highlights its growing influence and reputation, and demonstrates its commitment to excellence in research and education. With ongoing investment in modern facilities and a focus on student success and innovative research, the university is well-positioned to achieve its goal of breaking into the top 300 in the coming years.
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