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3 Best Primary Education Universities in Australia

Queensland University of Technology tops our list of 3 Primary Education universities in Australia at #226 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Western Sydney University (QS World #400) and University of Canberra (QS World #494) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 4 courses to choose from.

3 universities · ranked best first

how we rank

How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #226 (Queensland University of Technology) to #494 (University of Canberra); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Queensland University of Technology is cited most (5,895,532 citations).

Public, private and where they are

3 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is University of Canberra, founded in 1967.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 4.0 years and 4 years. 50% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Canberra offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Primary Education in Australia?

Queensland University of Technology (QS World #226), Western Sydney University (QS World #400) and University of Canberra (QS World #494) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Primary Education in Australia?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Primary Education course take in Australia?

Most listed courses run 4.0 years, with 4 years the next most common.

When do Primary Education courses start in Australia?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Primary Education courses in Australia?

University of Canberra, with 2, ahead of Western Sydney University (1).

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