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Federation University Australia’s reputation as one of the top young universities in the world has been bolstered after it improved its standing in one the world’s most prestigious ranking systems.

In the 2023 edition of the influential Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2023, Federation was listed in the top 151 – 200 Young Universities in the world, up from its previous ranking in the top 201 – 250 bracket.

The rankings list the world’s best universities that are 50 years old or younger based on teaching, research, citations, industry partnerships and connection to the international community. Federation, which has campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Brisbane, Gippsland and the Wimmera, was one of 963 young universities around the world that qualified for the rankings.

This improvement in the Young University rankings follows on from Federation’s strong results in the 2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. Among the universities globally that were ranked, Federation was listed in the top 25% for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) related to Good Health and Wellbeing, Quality Education, Gender Equality, Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities and Communities and Partnerships for the Goals.

Quotes attributable to Federation University Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Duncan Bentley

“Our improved world ranking is testament to our ongoing commitment to high-quality teaching, research, industry partnership and connection to community that we’ve developed since becoming Federation University in 2014.”

“As a young university, it is important for Federation to grow awareness of what we offer to students and industry in our own communities and abroad. This improvement in our global ranking will help boost our reputation and provides recognition of our commitment to transforming lives and enhancing communities.”