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9 Best Agriculture & Environment Universities in Australia

Of the 9 Agriculture & Environment universities in Australia, University of Melbourne ranks highest at #19 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of New South Wales (QS World #19) and University of Queensland (QS World #42). Across the whole list there are 15 courses to choose from.

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how we rank

How these universities are ranked

6 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #19 (University of Melbourne) to #400 (Western Sydney University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Melbourne is cited most (31,503,308 citations). 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

9 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Victoria (1), New South Wales (1) and Queensland (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Melbourne, founded in 1853. University of New South Wales is the largest, with 66,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 5 bachelor's, 4 diploma and 1 master's. Within the subject, the largest areas are Agriculture & Environment (13) and Environmental Management (2). The usual length is 3 years and 2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (80% of courses with a stated intake). TAFE NSW offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. University of Queensland is the least expensive at USD 30,000 a year and University of New South Wales the most at USD 32,000; the middle of the range is about USD 32,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Australia for Agriculture & Environment?

University of Melbourne (QS World #19), University of New South Wales (QS World #19) and University of Queensland (QS World #42) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Agriculture & Environment in Australia?

Of those with published fees, University of Queensland is the least expensive at about USD 30,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Agriculture & Environment in Australia?

9 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Agriculture & Environment course take in Australia?

Most listed courses run 3 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Agriculture & Environment courses start in Australia?

Spring is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Which university has the most Agriculture & Environment courses in Australia?

TAFE NSW, with 3, ahead of Australian Correspondence Schools (2).

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