4 Best Bachelor's Early Childhood Education Universities in Australia

Flinders University of South Australia tops our list of 4 Bachelor's Early Childhood Education universities in Australia at #387 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come James Cook University of North Queensland (QS World #440) and Box Hill Institute (#47 in Australia). Across the whole list there are 7 courses to choose from.

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1Best overall

QS World #387 #22 in Australia Australia

Flinders University of South Australia

Public University · 2 courses in Bachelor's Early Childhood Education

—Tuition (indicative)

1966Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#387 QS World University Rankings 2026

#22 in Australia

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2Top pick

QS World #440 #26 in Australia Australia

James Cook University of North Queensland

Public University · 2 courses in Bachelor's Early Childhood Education

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#440 QS World University Rankings 2026

#26 in Australia

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3Top pick

#47 in Australia Australia

Box Hill Institute

Public University · 1 course in Bachelor's Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Early Childhood EducationBachelor's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#47 in Australia · by research impact

11,930 citations · h-index 55

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TAFE NSW

Public University · 2 courses in Bachelor's Early Childhood Education

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found

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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #387 (Flinders University of South Australia) to #440 (James Cook University of North Queensland); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. James Cook University of North Queensland has the largest research record in this group, with 3,735,226 citations and an h-index of 575. 1 university 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

The split is 4 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is Flinders University of South Australia, founded in 1966.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 4 years and 3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent). 71% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Summer (40% of courses with a stated intake). TAFE NSW offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Bachelor's Early Childhood Education in Australia?

Flinders University of South Australia (QS World #387), James Cook University of North Queensland (QS World #440) and Box Hill Institute (#47 in Australia) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Early Childhood Education in Australia?

4 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Early Childhood Education course take in Australia?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) the next most common.

When do Bachelor's Early Childhood Education courses start in Australia?

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

Can I study Bachelor's Early Childhood Education online with a university in Australia?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Early Childhood Education courses in Australia?

TAFE NSW, with 2, ahead of James Cook University of North Queensland (2).

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