Universities in Australia
Australia Universities
Charles Darwin University
Darwin, Australia
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane
La Torbe University
Melbourne
Curtin University
Perth
Western Sydney University
Penrith
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba
University of Tasmanian
Hobart
Monash University
Melbourne
University of South Australia
Adelaide
Australian Catholic University
Watson
Macquarie University
Sydney
University of Canberra
Canberra
Central Queensland University
Multiple Locations, Australia
University of Western Australia
Perth
University of Sydney
Sydney
Torrens University Australia
Multiple Campuses
Griffit University
Brisbane, Australia
Deakin University
Geelong, Australia
James Cook University
Multiple Campuses
University of Divinity
Multiple Campuses
Carnegie Mellon University
Adelaide, Australia
Flinders University
Adelaide, Australia
Edith Cowan University
Multiple Campuses
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, Australia
Bond University
Gold Coast, Australia
Federation University os Australia
Multiple Campuses
University of Notre Dame
Fremantle, Australia
University of Queensland
Brisbane, Australia
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, Australia
University of Technology Sydney
Ultimo, Australia
University of New South Wales
Kensington, Australia
Southern Cross University
Multiple Campuses
Charles Strut University
Multiple Locations, Australia
University of Newcastle
Callaghan, Australia
RMIT University
Melbourne, Australia
Victoria University
Melbourne, Australia
University of the Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast, Australia
The University of Adelaide
Geelong, Australia
The University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
Murdoch University
Perth, Australia
Avondale University
Cooranbong, Australia
University of New England
Armidale, Australia
Australian National University
Canberra, Australia
Tertiary education
Australian tertiary education is post-secondary education and includes both public and private institutions. It is split into two categories.
01) Vocational education and training (Skills based training)
Vocational education and training providers are registered and regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Agency (ASQA).
02) 2. Higher education (Academic and Skills training)
Higher education providers are frequently under the control of the Australian Government, a state, or the Department of Education, Skills, and Employment.
There are 43 universities registered in Australia:
37 public universities,
4 private universities,
1 international private university.
Australian Higher Education Qualifications
| AQF level | Qualification |
|---|---|
| 5 | Diploma |
| 6 | Advanced Diploma |
| 6 | Associate Degree |
| 7 | Bachelor Degree |
| 5–7 # | Undergraduate Certificate |
| 8 | Bachelor Honours Degree |
| 8 | Graduate Certificate |
| 8 | Graduate Diploma |
| 9 | Masters Degree (Coursework) |
| 9 | Masters Degree (Extended) |
| 9 | Masters Degree (Research) |
| 10 | Doctoral Degree (Professional) |
| 10 | Doctoral Degree (Research) |
| 10 | Higher Doctoral Degree |
Types of Qualifications Explained
One can group all Australian qualifications in 4 groups:
Please, note that when applying for a course in Australia, you should match it with your previous education and/or work experience.
Certificates (level 1-8)
- 6-8 months
- For those who want to learn a new profession or dive deeper into their current industry
- Available for domestic students and are not always open for international applicants.
Diplomas (level 5-8)
- Between 1 and 2 years
- For high school leavers or recent university graduates who want to get into the programmes that allow a fast transition into the job market
- Available for domestic and international students
Undergraduate Degrees (level 7)
- Usually bachelor’s degrees can be completed within 3-4 years of studies
- For high school leavers and diploma holders
- Available for domestic and international students
Post-graduate Degrees (levels 8-10)
- Masters and PhD programmes 1-4 years
- An excellent option for career growth or entering the world of academia
- Available for domestic and international students