2026 QS Business Master’s Rankings Released: Australian Universities Shine Across Five Disciplines with Dual Value in Study & Migration
In September 2025, QS released the 2026 Business Master’s Rankings, covering five key disciplines: Finance, Business Analytics, Marketing, Management, and Supply Chain Management.
This year, multiple Australian universities secured strong positions within the global top 100, highlighting the international competitiveness of Australian business education. For students planning to combine study, career development, and migration, these results provide a wide range of attractive options.
Source: Internet
1. Finance
- Macquarie Business School: #40 worldwide
- University of Queensland: #43 worldwide
- UTS Business School: #96 worldwide
2. Business Analytics
- Melbourne Business School: #18 worldwide
- Macquarie Business School: #71–80 worldwide
- UTS Business School: #71–80 worldwide
3. Marketing
- Macquarie Business School: #31 worldwide
- UTS Business School: #61–70 worldwide
- University of Wollongong (Sydney Business School): #71–80 worldwide
4. Management
- University of Sydney Business School: #21 worldwide
- Macquarie Business School: #78 worldwide
- UTS Business School: #96 worldwide
5. Supply Chain Management
- UTS Business School: #28 worldwide
- University of Wollongong: #51–60 worldwide
- University of Tasmania: #91–100 worldwide
6. Why Choose a Business Master’s in Australia?
- Higher rankings and global recognition: Several Australian universities are now ranked in the global top 30–50, significantly boosting the international value of their degrees.
- Shorter programmes, reasonable cost: Most programmes are 1.5–2 years, with total tuition fees around AUD $60,000–80,000—far lower than comparable options in the US or Europe.
- Career + migration benefits: Disciplines such as Finance, Business Analytics, and Supply Chain Management are closely aligned with Australia’s Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). Graduates can transition from a subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa into permanent pathways such as subclasses 189, 190, or 491.
7. Riverwood’s Insights
The 2026 QS Rankings once again confirm:
- University of Sydney, UTS, and Macquarie are standouts across multiple disciplines, making them top choices for business study in Australia.
- Supply Chain & Business Analytics are directly aligned with future industry trends and are among the strongest study-to-migration pathways.
- Finance & Management maintain their traditional strengths, ideal for students targeting high-level career progression.
- Marketing focuses on practical skills and digital transformation, suited to those aiming for careers in advertising, PR, or digital media.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at Riverwood Migration (Email: [email protected]), or book a consultation. We are committed to providing transparent and professional migration services to help you secure your visa and achieve your goal of moving to Australia.
