Explore the best universities in Australia for international students — rankings, tuition fees, intakes, scholarships and entry requirements. Get free admission and visa guidance from GIEC Global.
Townsville, Queensland, Australia
QS World University Rankings 2026: 440th in the world
James Cook University in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. QS World University Rankings 2026: 440th in the world. Tuition: AUD $28,000 – AUD $34,000 per year.
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
QS World University Rankings 2026: 487th in the world
Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. QS World University Rankings 2026: 487th in the world. Tuition: AUD $26,000 – AUD $32,000 per year.
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
QS World University Rankings 2026: 494th in the world
University of Canberra in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. QS World University Rankings 2026: 494th in the world. Tuition: AUD $26,000 – AUD $32,000 per year.
Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
QS World University Rankings 2026: 499th in the world
Central Queensland University in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia. QS World University Rankings 2026: 499th in the world. Tuition: AUD $24,000 – AUD $30,000 per year.
Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
QS World University Rankings 2026: 584th in the world
Charles Darwin University in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. QS World University Rankings 2026: 584th in the world. Tuition: AUD $24,000 – AUD $30,000 per year.
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
QS World University Rankings 2026: 591st in the world
Bond University in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. QS World University Rankings 2026: 591st in the world. Tuition: AUD $42,000 – AUD $50,000 per year.
Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
QS World University Rankings 2026: 638th in the world
Southern Cross University in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia. QS World University Rankings 2026: 638th in the world. Tuition: AUD $24,000 – AUD $30,000 per year.
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
QS World University Rankings 2026: 745th in the world
Victoria University in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. QS World University Rankings 2026: 745th in the world. Tuition: AUD $24,000 – AUD $30,000 per year.
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
QS World University Rankings 2026: 875th in the world
Australian Catholic University in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. QS World University Rankings 2026: 875th in the world. Tuition: AUD $24,000 – AUD $30,000 per year.
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
QS World University Rankings 2026: 975th in the world
Charles Sturt University in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia. QS World University Rankings 2026: 975th in the world. Tuition: AUD $22,000 – AUD $28,000 per year.
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
QS World University Rankings 2026: 1100th in the world
University of New England in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia. QS World University Rankings 2026: 1100th in the world. Tuition: AUD $22,000 – AUD $28,000 per year.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
QS World University Rankings 2026: 1300th in the world
The University of Notre Dame Australia in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. QS World University Rankings 2026: 1300th in the world. Tuition: AUD $28,000 – AUD $34,000 per year.
Sippy Downs, Queensland, Australia
not yet individually ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2026, though well established with international students
University of the Sunshine Coast in Sippy Downs, Queensland, Australia. not yet individually ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2026, though well established with international students. Tuition: AUD $24,000 – AUD $30,000 per year.
Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
not yet individually ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2026, though well established with international students
Federation University Australia in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. not yet individually ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2026, though well established with international students. Tuition: AUD $22,000 – AUD $28,000 per year.
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
not yet individually ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2026, though well established with international students
Torrens University Australia in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. not yet individually ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2026, though well established with international students. Tuition: AUD $26,000 – AUD $34,000 per year.
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Best University Australia for International students who want a globally respected degree, modern teaching and a welcoming student community. Universities here offer undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes across business, engineering, computing, health, law, social sciences and the creative arts.
Studying in Australia also means access to internships, part-time work and strong graduate employers, plus easy travel to other parts of the United Kingdom.
The table below compares the universities listed on this page by ranking, international tuition fee, intakes and English language requirement. Always confirm the latest figures on the official university website before you apply.
| University | Ranking | Tuition fee (international) | Intakes | English requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Melbourne | QS World University Rankings 2026: 19th in the world | AUD $45,000 – AUD $52,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 7.0 overall (no band below 6.5) |
| University of New South Wales | QS World University Rankings 2026: 20th in the world | AUD $45,000 – AUD $52,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 7.0 overall (no band below 6.5) |
| The University of Sydney | QS World University Rankings 2026: 25th in the world | AUD $45,000 – AUD $53,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 7.0 overall (no band below 6.5) |
| Australian National University | QS World University Rankings 2026: 32nd in the world | AUD $44,000 – AUD $50,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 7.0 overall (no band below 6.5) |
| Monash University | QS World University Rankings 2026: 36th in the world | AUD $42,000 – AUD $48,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 7.0 overall (no band below 6.5) |
| The University of Queensland | QS World University Rankings 2026: 42nd in the world | AUD $42,000 – AUD $48,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) |
| The University of Western Australia | QS World University Rankings 2026: 77th in the world | AUD $38,000 – AUD $45,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) |
| Adelaide University | QS World University Rankings 2026: 82nd in the world | AUD $36,000 – AUD $44,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) |
| University of Technology Sydney | QS World University Rankings 2026: 96th in the world | AUD $36,000 – AUD $42,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) |
| RMIT University | QS World University Rankings 2026: 125th in the world | AUD $35,000 – AUD $42,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) |
| Macquarie University | QS World University Rankings 2026: 138th in the world | AUD $36,000 – AUD $42,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) |
| Curtin University | QS World University Rankings 2026: 183rd in the world | AUD $32,000 – AUD $38,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) |
| University of Wollongong | QS World University Rankings 2026: 184th in the world | AUD $32,000 – AUD $38,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) |
| Deakin University | QS World University Rankings 2026: 207th in the world | AUD $32,000 – AUD $38,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) |
| Queensland University of Technology | QS World University Rankings 2026: 226th in the world | AUD $32,000 – AUD $38,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) |
| The University of Newcastle, Australia | QS World University Rankings 2026: 227th in the world | AUD $30,000 – AUD $36,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) |
| La Trobe University | QS World University Rankings 2026: 233rd in the world | AUD $30,000 – AUD $36,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) |
| Griffith University | QS World University Rankings 2026: 268th in the world | AUD $30,000 – AUD $36,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) |
| Swinburne University of Technology | QS World University Rankings 2026: 294th in the world | AUD $30,000 – AUD $36,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) |
| University of Tasmania | QS World University Rankings 2026: 314th in the world | AUD $28,000 – AUD $34,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) |
| Flinders University | QS World University Rankings 2026: 387th in the world | AUD $28,000 – AUD $34,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) |
| Western Sydney University | QS World University Rankings 2026: 400th in the world | AUD $28,000 – AUD $34,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) |
| University of Southern Queensland | QS World University Rankings 2026: 410th in the world | AUD $26,000 – AUD $32,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) |
| Murdoch University | QS World University Rankings 2026: 423rd in the world | AUD $28,000 – AUD $34,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) |
| James Cook University | QS World University Rankings 2026: 440th in the world | AUD $28,000 – AUD $34,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) |
| Edith Cowan University | QS World University Rankings 2026: 487th in the world | AUD $26,000 – AUD $32,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) |
| University of Canberra | QS World University Rankings 2026: 494th in the world | AUD $26,000 – AUD $32,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) |
| Central Queensland University | QS World University Rankings 2026: 499th in the world | AUD $24,000 – AUD $30,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) |
| Charles Darwin University | QS World University Rankings 2026: 584th in the world | AUD $24,000 – AUD $30,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) |
| Bond University | QS World University Rankings 2026: 591st in the world | AUD $42,000 – AUD $50,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) |
| Southern Cross University | QS World University Rankings 2026: 638th in the world | AUD $24,000 – AUD $30,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) |
| Victoria University | QS World University Rankings 2026: 745th in the world | AUD $24,000 – AUD $30,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) |
| Australian Catholic University | QS World University Rankings 2026: 875th in the world | AUD $24,000 – AUD $30,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) |
| Charles Sturt University | QS World University Rankings 2026: 975th in the world | AUD $22,000 – AUD $28,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) |
| University of New England | QS World University Rankings 2026: 1100th in the world | AUD $22,000 – AUD $28,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) |
| The University of Notre Dame Australia | QS World University Rankings 2026: 1300th in the world | AUD $28,000 – AUD $34,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) |
| University of the Sunshine Coast | not yet individually ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2026, though well established with international students | AUD $24,000 – AUD $30,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) |
| Federation University Australia | not yet individually ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2026, though well established with international students | AUD $22,000 – AUD $28,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) |
| Torrens University Australia | not yet individually ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2026, though well established with international students | AUD $26,000 – AUD $34,000 per year | Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (July) | IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) |
Most universities ask for good grades in your previous qualification, a statement of purpose (personal statement), academic references and proof of English — usually IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or an accepted equivalent. Requirements vary by university and course, so check each course page carefully.
Best australian university for international students depend on the university and the course — laboratory, engineering and medical programmes cost more than business or humanities courses. Alongside tuition you should budget for accommodation, food, transport, study materials and personal costs. For the UK Student visa you must show maintenance funds for up to nine months: currently £1,529 per month in London and £1,171 per month elsewhere in the UK, unless you are exempt.
September/October is the main intake at best universities for international students australia. Many universities also offer a January intake for selected postgraduate courses. Undergraduate applications are made through UCAS; postgraduate applications are usually made directly to the university. Apply early — popular courses and scholarships fill up quickly.
Student visa holders studying at degree level can usually work up to 20 hours a week during term time and full-time during official vacations. After graduating, eligible students can apply for the Graduate Route visa to stay and work in the UK — currently two years for bachelor's and master's graduates (18 months for applications made on or after 1 January 2027) and three years for PhD graduates.
GIEC Global counsellors with universities in australia for international students help you shortlist the right universities in Australia, check your eligibility, write a strong SOP, apply for scholarships, prepare for the CAS interview and complete your Student visa application — free of cost.
The universities listed on this page are among the best choices in Australia. Compare their rankings, fees, intakes and English requirements in the table above.
Tuition depends on the university and course. For the UK Student visa you must also show living costs of £1,529 per month in London or £1,171 per month outside London, for up to nine months.
September/October is the main intake. Many universities also offer January intakes for selected postgraduate courses.
Most universities accept IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or other approved tests; some accept an English waiver based on your previous education. Typical scores are IELTS 6.0–7.0.
Yes. Degree-level Student visa holders can usually work up to 20 hours a week during term time and full-time during official holidays.
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