Rises and falls: Here's how Australian universities performed in new global rankings

The number of top-ranking Australian universities has fallen, according to a global analysis.

Australia has 10 universities within the top 200 in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings, down from 11 last year and 12 in 2021.

The University of Melbourne was ranked number one in Australia and 39th globally.

That meant it continued its 15-year streak as Australia's top university, but it was a drop on the previous year when it was in 37th place and also marked its lowest position in the 21-year history of the global rankings.

Victoria's Monash University was ranked second in Australia and equal 58th in the world, having fallen from 54th place in 2023