# Verity Firth

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-18**: UNSW Claims Top Australian Spot in QS 2027 — QS World University Rankings 2027 released; UNSW ranks 19th globally, surpassing Melbourne (22nd) to become the highest-ranked Australian university for the first time.
- **2023**: Melbourne Takes National Lead — University of Melbourne overtakes Australian National University to become Australia's top-ranked institution in the QS rankings, ending ANU's nearly two-decade dominance.
- **2017**: UNSW's Ranking Ascent Begins — UNSW starts a long-term improvement trajectory, ultimately climbing 30 places in the QS rankings over the next decade.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### UNSW Jumps 30 Spots to 19th: How Work-Integrated Learning Drives EdTech Demand
2026-06-22 06:29:19 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

UNSW's rise to 19th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, powered by top employment outcomes and industry engagement, signals growing demand for edtech solutions that facilitate work-integrated learning. With 21 of 37 Australian universities improving their global standing, the sector is shifting toward practical-skills-focused technology.
Full story: https://getedtechbrief.com/story/unsw-qs-rankings-2027-edtech-integrated-learning

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