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14 Best Public Science Universities in Australia

Monash University tops our list of 14 Public Science universities in Australia at #37 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Adelaide (QS World #79) and University of Technology Sydney (QS World #96) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 38 courses to choose from.

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QS World #440 #26 in Australia Australia

James Cook University of North Queensland

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#440 QS World University Rankings 2026
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How these universities are ranked

9 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #37 (Monash University) to #440 (James Cook University of North Queensland); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Adelaide is cited most (31,088,280 citations). 1 university 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

14 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Victoria (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Monash University, founded in 1958. Monash University is the largest, with 86,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 16 bachelor's, 9 master's, 5 phd / doctorate and 2 diploma. The usual length is 4 years and 3 or 4 years. 97% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (95% of courses with a stated intake). Torrens University Australia offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Australia for Public Science?

Monash University (QS World #37), University of Adelaide (QS World #79) and University of Technology Sydney (QS World #96) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Science in Australia?

14 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Science course take in Australia?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 or 4 years the next most common.

When do Public Science courses start in Australia?

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

Which university has the most Public Science courses in Australia?

Torrens University Australia, with 8, ahead of James Cook University of North Queensland (7).

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