If you want to find out more about universities in Australia, we have compiled a list of some of the top universities and higher education providers in Australia to browse in the list below. Click on universities you are interested in below to read more and to see what courses are available for international students.
With an incredibly diverse range of cultures, vast beautiful landscapes and high quality education taught in English, it’s no surprise that Australia is a very popular destination for international students.
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The majority of universities in Australia are public universities, which account for 37 of the 42 universities in the country. There are 5 private universities, of which 3 are Australian and 2 are international.
Geographically, these universities are mostly located towards the coasts of the country, with many located in the eastern states of Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
Some of the most popular cities for international students include:
Australia is home to several of the world’s top universities, with programmes taught in English, making it a very attractive location for international students.
This includes 6 universities that appear in the Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings 2024 top 100: University of Melbourne, Monash University, University of Sydney, Australian National University, The University of Queensland, UNSW Sydney.
Read more: Top 10 Universities in Australia.
University | Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2024 | Best Global Universities | QS World University Ranking |
University of Melbourne | 37 | 27 | 14 |
Monash University | 54 | 37 | 42 |
University of Sydney | 60 | 28 | 19 |
Australian National University | 67 | 62 | 34 |
The University of Queensland | 70 | 36 | 43 |
UNSW Sydney | 84 | 37 | 19 |
University of Adelaide | 111 | 74 | 89 |
The University of Western Australia | 143 | 83 | 72 |
University of Technology Sydney | 148 | 112 | 90 |
Macquarie University | 180 | 192 | 130 |
We have compiled a list of some of the top universities and higher education providers in Australia to browse below. Click on universities you are interested in below to read more and to see what courses are available for international students.
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Deakin University Online Australia
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Edith Cowan University Online (ECU) Australia
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