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The Australian higher education system consists of independent, self-governing public and private universities and higher education institutions that award higher education qualifications. There are 38 public universities and 3 private universities in Australia. Seven out of one hundred top universities in the world are Australian.
According to Australian Education Network, the top 25 universities in 2017 are listed as follows. More information can be accessed through: http://www.australianuniversities.com.au/rankings
Aus Rank | University | World Rank 2017 |
|---|---|---|
1 | Australian National University | 20 |
2 | University of Melbourne | =41 |
3 | University of Sydney | 50 |
4 | University of New South Wales | 45 |
5 | University of Queensland | =47 |
6 | Monash University | 60 |
7 | University of Western Australia | =93 |
8 | University of Adelaide | =109 |
9 | University of Technology Sydney | 176 |
10 | University of Newcastle | =224 |
11 | University of Wollongong | 232 |
12 | Queensland University of Technology | =247 |
=13 | Curtin University | 262 |
=13 | Macquarie University | =240 |
=13 | RMIT University | =247 |
16 | University of South Australia | =279 |
17 | University of Tasmania | 313 |
18 | Deakin University | =293 |
19 | Griffith University | =325 |
20 | James Cook University | =367 |
21 | Swinburne University of Technology | 421-430 |
22 | La Trobe University | 360 |
23 | Bond University | 431-440 |
24 | Flinders University | 551-600 |
25 | Western Sydney University | 551-600 |
These are the different qualifications you can attain by completing university or higher education program:






If you are unable to meet the entry requirements to get into your desired course in Australia, there are other pathways that can help to reach your goal. This might include studying in an Australian school, taking English language preparation or studying a vocational education, and attending training courses.
One of the most popular pathways is Foundation Studies – one-year intensive preparatory courses available through the majority of institutions. These will give you the skills you need to enter an undergraduate (Bachelor Degree) course.