Universities in Australia

Charles Darwin University

Darwin, Australia

Charles Darwin University

Darwin, Australia

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

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 Technology Sydney

Ultimo, Australia

University of New South Wales

Kensington, Australia

Victoria University


Multiple Campuses

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.

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

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