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18 Best Education Universities in Australia

Of the 18 Education universities in Australia, University of Melbourne ranks highest at #19 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of New South Wales (QS World #19) and Australian National University (QS World #30). The universities on this list offer 99 matching courses between them.

18 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
9Ranked
FU Flinders University of South Australia logo
QS World #387 #22 in Australia Australia
#387 QS World University Rankings 2026
#22 in Australia
11Ranked
JC James Cook University of North Queensland logo
QS World #440 #26 in Australia Australia
#440 QS World University Rankings 2026
#26 in Australia
12Ranked
UC University of Canberra logo
QS World #494 #28 in Australia Australia
#494 QS World University Rankings 2026
#28 in Australia
15Ranked
AU Avondale University logo
#46 in Australia Australia
#46 in Australia · by research impact
21,936 citations · h-index 64
17Ranked
AL Australian Lutheran College logo
#51 in Australia Australia
#51 in Australia · by research impact
1,345 citations · h-index 22

Education at other levels

By university type

How these universities are ranked

12 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #19 (University of Melbourne) to #494 (University of Canberra); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Melbourne is cited most (31,503,308 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

18 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Victoria (1), New South Wales (1) and Australian Capital Territory (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Melbourne, founded in 1853. University of New South Wales is the largest, with 66,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 68 bachelor's, 13 master's, 6 diploma and 5 foundation. Within the subject, the largest areas are Education (92), Primary Education (4), Physical Education (2) and Secondary Education (1). The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 95% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Spring (94% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (81% of courses with a stated intake). Western Sydney University offers the widest choice, with 27 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 4 of these universities. University of Queensland is the least expensive at USD 30,000 a year and University of New South Wales the most at USD 32,000; 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 Education?

University of Melbourne (QS World #19), University of New South Wales (QS World #19) and Australian National University (QS World #30) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Education 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 Education in Australia?

18 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Education course take in Australia?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Education courses start in Australia?

Spring is the main intake — 94% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Can I study Education online with a university in Australia?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

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