Global Impact.
Ranked Top 10
Where it matters most

Ranked in the world’s top 10 for Health, Equity, Gender Equality and Climate Action.

For 60 years, Flinders University has been helping people build better futures through education, research and partnerships to change lives. Today, that impact is being recognised on the world stage, with leading rankings in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, recognising the real-world difference Flinders is making in communities across Australia and around the world.

The Sustainability Impact Ratings are based on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and recognise universities creating positive change for communities locally and globally.

#2

in the world for Good Health and Wellbeing

#4

in the world for Reduced Inequalities

#6

in the world for Gender Equality

#8

in the world for Climate Action

As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we're proud of the lives we've changed so far — and we're just getting started.

See why Flinders is ranked among the world's best.

Training health professionals Australia needs

Flinders is one of Australia's largest trainers of health professionals. The $300 million Flinders HealthCARE Centre will add 10,000 allied health appointments and graduate 1,300 health professionals every year.

Opening doors for every kind of student.

More than one in four Flinders students is the first in their family to attend university. Our equity pathways, flexible study options and community partnerships ensure that background is never a barrier.

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World-leading for equality and climate action

Flinders backs gender equity with policy, practice and transparent reporting - while our climate researchers work on real solutions, from coastal resilience to energy transition.

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Our ratings

Flinders University is ranked among the world's most impactful universities with four top-10 world ratings.

#2 in the world for Good Health and Wellbeing^*

#1 in Australia for Good Health and Wellbeing. By training thousands of future health professionals, conducting important health research, and providing services that support the health and wellbeing of students, staff and the wider community, Flinders continues to positively impact lives around the world.

#4 in the world for Reduced Inequalities^**

Flinders is committed to helping change 10 million lives by 2035, and reducing inequalities plays an important role in that ambition. We help people from all backgrounds access university, including first-in-family students, people with disabilities and students from disadvantaged communities.

#6 in the world for Gender Equality^{^}

#1 in Australia for Gender Equality. We support equal opportunities for women and people of all genders to study, work, lead and succeed. It’s support that goes beyond words, backed by strong policies, support programs and representation across the University.

#8 in the world for Climate Action^†

Flinders’ efforts to tackle climate change are woven into the heart of the University. Our SA campuses and facilities are powered with 100% green renewable energy, we educate future leaders about sustainability, and our researchers are working on real-world solutions to environmental challenges.

About THE Impact Ratings

The 2026 Times Higher Education Impact Ratings measure how universities are making a difference in the world, based on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

Research output

Volume and citation impact of research publications related to each SDG - demonstrating that universities are generating knowledge that advances global goals.

Stewardship

How a university's own operations policies, practices and campus management reflect each SDG in its institutional behaviour, not just its research.

Outreach and teaching

Community engagement, knowledge transfer to government and industry, and teaching practices that prepare students to contribute to sustainable development throughout their careers.

Learn more about THE Rankings

Study where impact is the standard.

When you choose Flinders, you join a community that is globally recognised for the difference it makes - in health, equity, equality and the environment.

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