THE University of Newcastle has climbed seven places to be ranked equal 207th in the 2020 QS World University Rankings, after improving its performance in four of six categories.
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Vice-Chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky AO pointed to the university's focus on "delivering excellence in education, research, and industry engagement" as contributing to the achievement.
"In a sector that continues to face strong competition at both an Australian and international level, we are incredibly proud to continue our ascent in the QS World University Rankings," Professor Zelinksy said.
"This result is reflective of the work of our talented staff - both those leading critical research breakthroughs and those inspiring the next generation through innovative approaches to teaching and learning."
UON received an overall score of 43.1, up from 42 last year.
It improved its scores in three categories that are worth 70 per cent of the overall score when combined: its Academic Reputation score rose from 31.2 to 34.1, Employer Reputation from 26.2 to 31 and Citations per Faculty from 54 to 57.4.
Its International Faculty ratio score demonstrating how attractive the university is to staff across the globe improved from 99.8 to 100, but its International Studio Ratio score dropped almost 20 points, from 82.3 to 63.4.
"The results across the contributing indicators change from year to year and we're always looking for further ways to improve as an institution," Professor Zelinksy said.
"What's absolutely clear is that our overall trajectory in the QS World University Rankings reflects an organisation on the rise - to improve 91 places since 2014 is an impressive result."
UON's Faculty to Student Ratio score also dropped slightly from 34.6 to 32.8.
Professor Zelinsky said the improvements were "indicative of a sustained emphasis on quality of output, as well as a strong and growing network of industry relationships" and paid tribute to alumni for being "positive ambassadors" for UON.
This year's QS World University Rankings considered 1620 institutions from 82 locations and included 50 new entrants. A total of 37 Australia institutions were considered. UON remains ranked 10th in the country.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology was ranked first in the world with an overall score of 100, followed by Stanford University with 98.4, Harvard University with 97.4, University of Oxford with 97.2 and California Institute of Technology with 96.9.
