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3 Best Maritime & Aviation Universities in Australia

Griffith University leads the 3 Maritime & Aviation universities in Australia at #268 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Tasmania (QS World #314) and Holmes Institute. The universities on this list offer 5 matching courses between them.

3 universities · ranked best first

how we rank

How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #268 (Griffith University) to #314 (University of Tasmania); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Griffith University is cited most (5,614,769 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

3 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is Holmes Institute, founded in 1963.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 4 years and 3 Years. 80% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (80% of courses with a stated intake). Holmes Institute offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Maritime & Aviation in Australia?

Griffith University (QS World #268), University of Tasmania (QS World #314) and Holmes Institute lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Maritime & Aviation in Australia?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Maritime & Aviation course take in Australia?

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

When do Maritime & Aviation 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 Maritime & Aviation courses in Australia?

Holmes Institute, with 2, ahead of University of Tasmania (2).

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