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1 University in Canberra

Australian National University tops our list of 1 universities in Canberra at #30 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Across the whole list there are 6 courses to choose from.

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1Best overall
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QS World #30 #4 in Australia Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Australian National University

Public University · 6 courses

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AUD 40,000 – AUD 54,000/yrTuition (indicative)
1946Founded
25,000Students
9,000International
Admissions open
#30 QS World University Rankings 2026
#4 in Australia
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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Australian National University at #30 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: Australian National University is cited most (14,893,678 citations).

Public, private and where they are

1 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Australian Capital Territory (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Australian National University, founded in 1946. Australian National University is the largest, with 25,000 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 5 bachelor's and 1 master's. The most common subjects are Economics & Public Policy (1), Education (1), Social Sciences & Psychology (1) and Medicine & Health Sciences (1). 100% are full-time. Australian National University offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canberra?

Australian National University (QS World #30) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many universities in Canberra are public?

1 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

Which university has the most courses in Canberra?

Australian National University, with 6.

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