This university toppled UNSW for Best Business School in 2025

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Hannah TattersallWork and careers reporter

Sep 25, 2025 – 5.00am

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The University of Melbourne has been named the Financial Review BOSS Best Business School for 2025, nudging out longstanding rival the University of New South Wales from the top position.

UNSW has dominated the rankings for the past three years.

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Hannah TattersallWork and careers reporterHannah Tattersall is a work and careers reporter for The Australian Financial Review and writes about executive education.