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6 Best Bachelor's Science Universities in Australia

Of the 6 Bachelor's Science universities in Australia, Curtin University ranks highest at #183 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Deakin University (QS World #207) and Queensland University of Technology (QS World #226). Across the whole list there are 16 courses to choose from.

6 universities · ranked best first

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QS World #440 #26 in Australia Australia
#440 QS World University Rankings 2026
#26 in Australia

How these universities are ranked

6 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #183 (Curtin University) to #440 (James Cook University of North Queensland); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Deakin University has the largest research record in this group, with 5,951,926 citations and an h-index of 626.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 6 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is Flinders University of South Australia, founded in 1966.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 4 years and 3 or 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (94% of courses with a stated intake). James Cook University of North Queensland offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Bachelor's Science in Australia?

Curtin University (QS World #183), Deakin University (QS World #207) 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 Science in Australia?

6 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Science course take in Australia?

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

When do Bachelor's Science 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 Bachelor's Science courses in Australia?

James Cook University of North Queensland, with 7, ahead of Western Sydney University (4).

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