Ratings explained: Staff Qualifications

The Good Universities Guide is committed to educating its audience about the importance of our university rankings and ratings, which are crucial for informing prospective students about their education options. Over the next few months, we will be going through each rating individually and highlighting the institutions that are excelling in this area.

What are Staff Qualifications?

The Staff Qualifications rating represents the proportion of academic staff who hold a Ph.D, Doctorate by research or Doctorate by coursework.

Why does this matter to me?

At every university, students will encounter highly qualified academics at the cutting edge of their field but it's important to consider other factors that cannot be easily measured, such as industry experience.

Which university led the way for Staff Qualifications?

Australian National University was the top performer when it came to Staff Qualifications, leading all comers with a score of 88 per cent.

What other institutions performed well for Staff Qualifications?

University	Staff Qualifications
Australian National University	88%
University of Queensland	86%
Monash University	84%
RMIT University	82%
University of Canberra	82%
University of New South Wales	82%
University of Wollongong	81%
Griffith University	81%