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10 Best Media & Communication Universities in Australia

Of the 10 Media & Communication universities in Australia, University of New South Wales ranks highest at #19 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (QS World #125) and University of Wollongong (QS World #184). Across the whole list there are 36 courses to choose from.

10 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
3Top pick
UW University of Wollongong logo
QS World #184 #14 in Australia Australia
#184 QS World University Rankings 2026
#14 in Australia
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TN TAFE NSW logo
Australia
Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found

Media & Communication at other levels

How these universities are ranked

6 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #19 (University of New South Wales) to #587 (Bond University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of New South Wales is cited most (20,608,983 citations). 2 universities 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

10 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, New South Wales (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of New South Wales, founded in 1949. University of New South Wales is the largest, with 66,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 22 bachelor's and 12 diploma. The usual length is 2 years and 4 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (90% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (90% of courses with a stated intake). Western Sydney University offers the widest choice, with 12 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Australia for Media & Communication?

University of New South Wales (QS World #19), Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (QS World #125) and University of Wollongong (QS World #184) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Media & Communication in Australia?

10 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Media & Communication course take in Australia?

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

When do Media & Communication courses start in Australia?

Fall is the main intake — 90% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Media & Communication courses in Australia?

Western Sydney University, with 12, ahead of TAFE NSW (7).

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