Sydney University has achieved its highest-ever global ranking at 18th place.

Melbourne University remains the top-ranked Australian institution at 13th place.

Monash University also made it to the top 20, showcasing an overall improvement in Australian universities' global rankings.

A total of 38 Australian universities made the global rankings list.

Concerns have been raised about a proposed cap on international student numbers, which could deter thousands from applying.

The CEO of Universities Australia has criticized the government's approach to international education as 'policy chaos' and short-sighted.

Despite challenges, Australian universities have excelled in global research partnerships.

Issues persist with teacher-student ratios and employability among Australian universities.

Tighter regulations and proposed caps on international students could lead to financial challenges and job losses, threatening the $48 billion export sector that supports research and innovation.

Staff morale and resilience have been affected by uncertainty surrounding policy changes, with the perception that international students are unwelcome potentially harming all universities' performance.