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Where UNSW stands
- in PitchBook University Rankings: Undergraduate Founders
- #72
- 2026
- alumni founders, 316 companies
- 345
- 2026
- raised by those companies
- $7.9B
- 2026
- university rankings list it
- 8 of 13
- Rankings ledger
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 QS World University Rankings | 2027 | #19 | Up 1 | B | Prestige, Research, Talent, Performance |
 U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities | 2026-2027 | =33 | No prior edition | B | Research, Prestige |
 SCImago Institutions Rankings | 2026 | #45 | No prior edition | A | Research, Innovation, Prestige |
 Financial Times Global MBA Ranking | 2026 | #48 | No prior edition | B | Prestige, Performance, People |
 CWUR World University Rankings (Global 2000 List) | 2026 | #52 | No prior edition | B | Research, Prestige, Talent |
 PitchBook University Rankings: Undergraduate Founders | 2026 | #72 | Up 22 | B | Activity, Talent, Ecosystem |
 Academic Ranking of World Universities | 2026 | =81 | No prior edition | A | Research, Prestige |
 Nature Index Research Leaders | 2026 | #139 | No prior edition | B | Research |
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Around UNSW
01Research
Faculties, labs and teams
UNSW Australian Human Rights InstituteUniversity, since 2018
AgriCycle UNSW Student ProjectUniversity, since 2018
Australian Centre for NanoMedicineUniversity, since 2011
Collaboration on Energy and Environmental Markets (CEEM)University
Design Futures Lab UNSWUniversity
Kirby Institute, UNSW SydneyUniversity, since 1986
02Community
Student and founder groups
UNSW Computer Science and Engineering Society (CSESoc)Community, since 2006
UNSW Materials Science and Engineering SocietyCommunity, since 2013
UNSW Social Sciences SocietyCommunity, since 2023
Overview
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) was founded in 1949 and has grown to become one of the top 20 universities globally. With a diverse student body of over 70,000, including more than 18,000 international students, UNSW is recognized for its commitment to sustainability and excellence in research and education. The university engages in various fields such as sustainability, renewable energy, quantum computing, and healthcare, fostering industry collaboration and community engagement.
Ranked near UNSW in PitchBook University Rankings: Undergraduate Founders
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| # | University | Founders | Companies | Raised | Raised per company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | Tufts University | 352 | 340 | $17.8B | |
| 69 | University of Notre Dame | 350 | 324 | $8.9B | |
| 70 | University of Massachusetts, Amherst | 348 | 342 | $11.4B | |
| 71 | Ohio State University | 346 | 324 | $8.9B | |
| 72 | University of New South WalesThis page | 345 | 316 | $7.9B | |
| 73 | Seoul National University | 343 | 301 | $11.8B | |
| 74 | University of Mumbai | 339 | 316 | $12.9B | |
| 75 | Trinity College Dublin | 334 | 310 | $8.2B | |
| 76 | University of Melbourne | 323 | 297 | $11.1B | |
| 77 | Boston College | 321 | 305 | $11.9B |
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