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101 Best Computer Science & IT Programs in Australia

There are 101 Computer Science & IT programs in Australia, spread across 14 universities; the most common length is 4 years. The list starts with courses at University of Melbourne, Monash University and Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.

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Diploma of Information Technology [Pathway]

James Cook University of North Queensland — The Diploma of Information Technology [Pathway] at James Cook University of North Queensland is designed for students seeking to gain foundational knowledge and skills in...

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How these courses are ranked

8 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #19 (University of Melbourne) to #440 (James Cook University of North Queensland); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Melbourne is cited most (31,503,308 citations). 5 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 55 bachelor's, 31 diploma, 12 master's and 1 professional. Within the subject, the largest areas are Computer Science & IT (92), Artificial Intelligence (3), Information Technology (3) and Data Science (2). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 98% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (95% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (93% of courses with a stated intake). Western Sydney University offers the widest choice, with 28 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Australia for Computer Science & IT?

University of Melbourne (QS World #19), Monash University (QS World #37) and Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (QS World #125) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Computer Science & IT in Australia?

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

How long does a Computer Science & IT course take in Australia?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Computer Science & IT courses start in Australia?

Fall is the main intake — 95% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Computer Science & IT online with a university in Australia?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Computer Science & IT courses in Australia?

Western Sydney University, with 28, ahead of TAFE NSW (27).

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