2 Best Universities in New South Wales

University of New South Wales leads the 2 universities in New South Wales at #19 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Sydney (QS World #25). The universities on this list offer 11 matching courses between them.

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1Best overall

QS World #19 #2 in Australia Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

University of New South Wales

Public University · 7 courses

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AUD 41,500 – AUD 56,000/yrTuition (indicative)

1949Founded

66,000Students

24,000International

Admissions open

#19 QS World University Rankings 2026

#2 in Australia

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2Top pick

QS World #25 #3 in Australia Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

University of Sydney

Public University · 4 courses

AUD 42,500 – AUD 57,500/yrTuition (indicative)

1850Founded

73,000Students

27,000International

Admissions open

#25 QS World University Rankings 2026

#3 in Australia

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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #19 (University of New South Wales) to #25 (University of Sydney); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Sydney is cited most (27,597,563 citations).

Public, private and where they are

2 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, New South Wales (2) 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

The most common subjects are Law (2), Business & Management (2), Music & Performing Arts (1) and Agriculture & Environment (1). 100% are full-time. University of New South Wales offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. University of New South Wales is the least expensive at USD 32,000 a year and University of Sydney the most at USD 33,000; the middle of the range is about USD 33,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in New South Wales?

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

Which is the cheapest university in New South Wales?

Of those with published fees, University of New South Wales is the least expensive at about USD 32,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many universities in New South Wales are public?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

Which university has the most courses in New South Wales?

University of New South Wales, with 7, ahead of University of Sydney (4).

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