If you are a Pakistani student considering studying in Australia then let me assure you, you are making the right decision. The Australian education system is one of the top class systems consisting of world renowned and globally ranked universities that offer degrees and certificates that are recognised around the globe. Studying under the umbrella of the Australian education system can set you on a path to infinite success with a bright career and plethora of opportunities. 

If you are looking for the most suitable Australian university for you to study in Australia then this guide is exactly what you need to find information about the best ranking universities in Australia.

Top Australian Universities

#1 University of Melbourne

Ranked as #1 university in Australia and #13 according to QS World University Ranking 2025, University of Melbourne was established in 1853 and is considered the second oldest university of the country. It offers recognised programs and degrees that aid students in setting up a successful career path.

Programs Offered:

Offering 207 undergraduate programs and 204 post graduate programs the university offers degrees in the following faculties:  

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Business and Management
  • Engineering and Technology 
  • Life Sciences and Medicine 
  • Natural Sciences 
  • Social Sciences and Management 
  • Others (religious or cultural studies)

Tuition Fee:

The fee in the university depends on the subject you study each semester: 

  • Masters: AUD$74,456 per year
  • Undergraduate courses: AUD $38,336 – AUD $51,968 per year. 
  • Postgraduate programs: AUD $35,712 – AUD $51,968 per year. 

#2 Monash University

Founded in 1958, Monash University is the largest university in the country and has various branches across the country. It is ranked at 2nd position in Australia and at 37th position in QS World University Rankings for its research intensive education and highly qualified faculty members. 

Programs Offered: 

The university offers 96 undergraduate programs and 170 postgraduate programs in the following disciplines: 

  • Arts, humanities and social sciences
  • Art, design and architecture
  • Business
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Law
  • Medicine, nursing, and health sciences
  • Pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences
  • Sciences (Life Sciences and Natural Sciences)
  • Social Sciences 

 Tuition Fee: 

Average tuition fee is AUD 43,820 per year for undergraduate students and AUD 39,240 per year for postgraduate students.

  • Medicine and HealthCare: AUD 27,000–AUD 40,900 
  • MBA: AUD 40,000–AUD 42,000 
  • Engineering: AUD 38,900–AUD 28,700 
  • Science: AUD 31,400–AUD 31,700

#3 The University of Sydney

Ranking at #3 in Australia and #18 worldwide, the University of Sydney houses almost 23,000 international students each year owing to its globally recognised educational facilities and world accepted degrees, which helps its students secure a prosperous career path anywhere in the world.  

Programs Offered:

Offering 124 undergraduate faculties and 255 postgraduate programs the university offers the following degrees:

  • Architecture, urbanism and interaction design
  • Arts and social sciences
  • Business
  • Economics
  • Education and social work
  • Engineering and computer science
  • Law
  • Medicine and health
  • Music
  • Science
  • Clinical dentistry 

Tuition Fee:

Depending on the courses you take the fee range for three educational levels are as following: 

  • Undergraduate: AUD $46,000 – AUD $60,000
  • Postgraduate: AUD $45,000 – AUD $80,000
  • Postgraduate research: AUD $44,000 – AUD $56,000

#4 Australian National University

Ranked as 30th best university worldwide in QS world university rankings, the university has the country’s most employable graduates, according to Times Higher Education Rankings 2023 and 2024. The university holds the highest number of Nobel Prize winners, who were either once the student or the staff member, compared to any other university in Australia. This reflects the institution’s commitment to provide first rate education to it’s student and pave the way to thriving career for them 

Programs Offered:

University offers 91 graduate programs and 192 post graduate programs in the following faculties. It offers undergraduate single and flexible double degree programs in:

  •           Arts, society and culture
  •           Asia-Pacific studies, international relations and security studies
  •           Business and commerce
  •           Engineering, cybernetics and computing
  •           Health, medicine and psychology
  •           Law and legal studies
  •           Natural, physical and environmental sciences

Other than that, it offers graduate and undergraduate programs in the following: 

  • Arts and Humanities 
  • Business and Management 
  • Engineering and Technology 
  • Life Sciences and Medicine 
  • Natural Sciences 
  • Social Sciences and Management 

Tuition Fee 

  • Undergraduate:
    • Approximate Cost of Bachelor of Arts programs: AU$42,560 per year
    • Approximate Cost of Bachelor of Science or Medical Science programs: AU$47,940
  • Graduate: AU$45,360 – AU$47,940 per year
  • PhD: Starting from AU$39,870 

#5 The University of Queensland 

With QS world ranking of =40, The University of Queensland houses almost 12,000 international students from over 141 countries.It is known for its exceptional teaching and research facilities and recognized for producing world leading graduates. 

Programs Offered

The university offers excelling educational facilities in 129 undergraduate programs and 154 post graduate programs in:

  • Arts and Humanities 
  • Business and Management 
  • Engineering and Technology 
  • Life Sciences and Medicine
  • Natural Sciences 
  • Social Sciences and Management 

Tuition Fee 

Depending on your chosen course the tuition fee ranges between:

  • Undergraduate: AUD $17,000 to $50,000 per year. 
  • Postgraduate
    • Full-time MPhil or PhD: AUD $10,512
    • Full-time MPhil, PhD, or DVClinSc: AUD $13,151 
  • Study abroad:
    •  for a 4-course study abroad program: AUD $13,710 per semester
    •  for a 3-course program: AUD $10,280 per semester  

These were the Top 5 Australian universities ranked according to Times Higher Education ranking. Following is a list of other globally ranked and world recognized universities in Australia:  

  • Australian Catholic University
  • Avondale University 
  • Bond University
  • Charles Darwin University
  • Charles Sturt University 
  • CQ University
  • Curtin University
  • Deakin University
  • Edith Cowan University 
  • Federation University of Australia
  • Flinders University
  • Griffith University
  • James Cook University  
  • Latrobe University
  • Macquarie University
  • Murdoch University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • RMIT University
  • Southern Cross University
  • Swinburne University of Technology 
  • Torrens University Australia
  • University of Adelaide
  • University of Canberra
  • University of Divinity
  • University of New England
  • University of New South Wales
  • University of Newcastle  
  • University of Notre Dame Australia
  • University of South Australia
  • University of Southern Queensland
  • University of Tasmania
  • University of Technology Sydney
  • University of the Sunshine Coast
  • University of Western Australia
  • University of Wollongong
  • Victoria University 
  • Western Sydney University

Become the Future of the world 

Embark on a journey full of learning, innovation and real world experience that leads to your dream job and dream career. By becoming a part of the student body of Australia’s highly prestigious and world ranking universities, you can explore and open ways for new opportunities for you and with your hard work you can become the future of the world!   

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