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11 Best Public Bachelor's Law Universities in Australia

University of New South Wales tops our list of 11 Public Bachelor's Law universities in Australia at #19 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Sydney (QS World #25) and University of Queensland (QS World #42). Across the whole list there are 32 courses to choose from.

11 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
9Ranked
WS Western Sydney University logo
QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia
#400 QS World University Rankings 2026
#23 in Australia
10Ranked
JC James Cook University of North Queensland logo
QS World #440 #26 in Australia Australia
#440 QS World University Rankings 2026
#26 in Australia

By university type

How these universities are ranked

11 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #19 (University of New South Wales) to #487 (Edith Cowan University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Queensland has the largest research record in this group, with 28,103,802 citations and an h-index of 1,497.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 11 public to 0 private institutions. By location, New South Wales (2) and Queensland (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Sydney, founded in 1850. University of Sydney is the largest, with 73,000 students.

What the courses look like

Within the subject, the largest areas are Law (28), Law (JD) (2), International Law (1) and Criminal Law (1). The usual length is 4 years and 5 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (97% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (87% of courses with a stated intake). Western Sydney University offers the widest choice, with 13 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. University of Queensland is the least expensive at USD 30,000 a year and University of Sydney the most at USD 33,000; the middle of the range is about USD 32,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Australia for Public Bachelor's Law?

University of New South Wales (QS World #19), University of Sydney (QS World #25) and University of Queensland (QS World #42) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Public Bachelor's Law in Australia?

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

How many public universities offer Public Bachelor's Law in Australia?

11 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 5 years the next most common.

When do Public Bachelor's Law courses start in Australia?

Spring is the main intake — 97% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Which university has the most Public Bachelor's Law courses in Australia?

Western Sydney University, with 13, ahead of James Cook University of North Queensland (6).

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