Australia — university guide
The 43 universities in Australia in 2026
An informative guide to the 43 higher education institutions in Australia: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
43
Universities
37
Public
6
Private
#27
Best ranking
University of Melbourne
25,000 AUD
Min bachelor fee
46
Programs
Bachelor fee range in Australia
Based on the 43 universities in Australia that published their fees.
Min25,000 AUDMax62,000 AUD
Universities in Australia: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
37
Public universities
The public institutions in Australia
37universities
6
Private universities
The private institutions in Australia
6universities
39
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
39universities
43
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
43universities
43
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
43universities
46
Programs
Fields offered in Australia
46programs
List of universities in Australia in 2026
43 universities listedSwinburne University of Technology
#324Public11 11 programs· Public Australian university, leader in technology and innovation.
University of Technology Sydney
#141Public11 11 programs· Public Australian university, leader in technology and urban innovation.
Queensland University of Technology
#194Public11 11 programs· Public Australian university, renowned for technology, law, and health.
University of Wollongong
#200Public11 11 programs· Public Australian university known for its practical and innovative approach.
Deakin University
#332Public10 10 programs· Public Australian university known for its practical approach and innovation.
University of Queensland
#54Public13 13 programs· Public Australian university, Group of Eight member, research leader.
University of Southern Queensland
#642Public11 11 programs· Public Australian university, focused on regional excellence and accessibility.
Edith Cowan University
#418Public11 11 programs· Public Australian university, leader in innovation and employability.
Flinders University
#434Public10 10 programs· Public Australian university, innovative and focused on applied research.
Griffith University
#268Public11 11 programs· Public Australian university, innovative and committed to social justice.
James Cook University
#301Public10 10 programs· Public Australian university specializing in tropical sciences and applied research.
Macquarie University
#176Public14 14 programs· Public Australian university, a global academic leader.
Monash University
#68Public12 12 programs· Public Australian university, Group of Eight member, renowned for research.
Murdoch University
#458Public11 11 programs· Public Australian university recognized for its practical approach and innovation.
Australian National University
#50Public13 13 programs· Australia’s most prestigious public university and Group of Eight member.
Western Sydney University
#375Public12 12 programs· Modern public Australian university committed to equity.
Southern Cross University
#676Public10 10 programs· Public Australian university focused on sustainability and regional innovation.
Torrens University Australia
Private9 9 programs· Private Australian university, modern and employability-focused.
Victoria University
#568Public11 11 programs· Public Australian university committed to equity and excellence.