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6 Best Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics Universities in Australia

Of the 6 Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics universities in Australia, University of Queensland ranks highest at #42 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Wollongong (QS World #184) and Queensland University of Technology (QS World #226). Across the whole list there are 14 courses to choose from.

6 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
UQ University of Queensland logo
QS World #42 #6 in Australia Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

University of Queensland

Public University · 4 courses in Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics

AUD 39,000 – AUD 52,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1909Founded
55,000Students
20,000International
Admissions open
#42 QS World University Rankings 2026
#6 in Australia
5Ranked
WS Western Sydney University logo
QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia
#400 QS World University Rankings 2026
#23 in Australia

How these universities are ranked

5 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #42 (University of Queensland) to #400 (Western Sydney University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Queensland has the largest research record in this group, with 28,103,802 citations and an h-index of 1,497.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 6 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Queensland (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Queensland, founded in 1909. University of Queensland is the largest, with 55,000 students.

Inside the course list

Within the subject, the largest areas are Languages & Linguistics (13) and Linguistics (1). The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 85% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (71% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (64% of courses with a stated intake). Western Sydney University offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Australia for Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics?

University of Queensland (QS World #42), University of Wollongong (QS World #184) and Queensland University of Technology (QS World #226) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics in Australia?

6 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics course take in Australia?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics courses start in Australia?

Spring is the main intake — 71% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics courses in Australia?

Western Sydney University, with 4, ahead of University of Queensland (4).

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