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18 Best Arts, Design & Architecture Bachelor's Universities in Australia 2026

This page ranks 14 Australian universities offering 23 Arts, Design & Architecture bachelor’s programmes for 2026. It is for applicants choosing between public universities, city locations, and the tuition figures that are published.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

18 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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ME University of Melbourne logo

University of Melbourne

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Public University

★ 79 QS World #13 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
AUD 41,500 – AUD 56,000/yr
Founded
1853
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MO Monash University logo

Monash University

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Public University

★ 76 QS World #37 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
AUD 39,000 – AUD 52,500/yr
Founded
1958
3
UQ University of Queensland logo

University of Queensland

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Public University

★ 76 QS World #40 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
AUD 39,000 – AUD 52,500/yr
Founded
1909
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AU Avondale University logo

Avondale University

Australia · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
5
BU Bond University logo

Bond University

Australia · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
6
UC University of Canberra logo

University of Canberra

Australia · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
7
CU Curtin University logo

Curtin University

Australia · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
8
DU Deakin University logo

Deakin University

Australia · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
9
EC Edith Cowan University logo

Edith Cowan University

Australia · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Bachelor's Arts, Design & Architecture?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Melbourne, Monash University, University of Queensland. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Arts, Design & Architecture cost abroad?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Arts, Design & Architecture abroad?

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Arts, Design & Architecture at Bachelor's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Arts, Design & Architecture at Bachelor's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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A bachelor’s degree in Arts, Design & Architecture suits applicants who want an undergraduate route into creative practice, design, and related academic study. The options in this set are all bachelor’s-level choices, so the decision is about which programme, location, and university fit your plans best.

The strongest published fee and ranking details come from the two city universities in the group. University of Melbourne in Melbourne is public, ranked 13 in QS World University Rankings, with tuition from AUD 41,500. University of Queensland in Brisbane is public, ranked 40, with tuition from AUD 39,000. For the other universities, city, ranking, or tuition details are not all published, so compare them directly with the university before deciding.

Before applying, verify the exact programme title, the annual tuition for your course, whether there are extra costs, and the admission requirements for international applicants. Also confirm campus location, because only Melbourne and Brisbane are specified among the universities in this set, and check any details that matter to your study plan with the university itself.