Best 36 Masters Science Universities in Australia

There are 36 universities in Australia with masters science courses registered on CRICOS. Between them they run 366 registered courses.

James Cook University

#25 in Australia
Location Townsville
Institution type Public
Matching courses 4
QS World Ranking #440

Edith Cowan University

#26 in Australia
Location Perth
Institution type Public
Matching courses 4
QS World Ranking #487

University of Canberra

#27 in Australia
Location Canberra
Institution type Public
Matching courses 1
QS World Ranking #494

Southern Cross University

#28 in Australia
Location Lismore
Institution type Public
Matching courses 1
QS World Ranking #576

Bond University

#29 in Australia
Location Gold Coast
Institution type Private
Matching courses 3
QS World Ranking #587

Victoria University

#32 in Australia
Location Melbourne
Institution type Public
Matching courses 1
QS World Ranking Not ranked

Charles Darwin University

#33 in Australia
Location Darwin
Institution type Public
Matching courses 1
QS World Ranking Not ranked

CQUniversity Australia

#34 in Australia
Location Rockhampton
Institution type Public
Matching courses 2
QS World Ranking Not ranked

Federation University Australia

#35 in Australia
Location Ballarat
Institution type Public
Matching courses 8
QS World Ranking Not ranked

University of the Sunshine Coast

#36 in Australia
Location Sunshine Coast
Institution type Public
Matching courses 2
QS World Ranking Not ranked

University of Notre Dame Australia

#39 in Australia
Location Fremantle
Institution type Private
Matching courses 1
QS World Ranking Not ranked

University of New England

#46 in Australia
Location Armidale
Institution type Public
Matching courses 4
QS World Ranking Not ranked

Frequently asked questions

How many universities in Australia offer Masters Science?

36 of Australia's 42 universities have masters science courses registered on CRICOS, the Commonwealth register every provider teaching international students must appear on.

How is this ranking put together?

Order comes from a published-figures-only composite: QS World position, CRICOS registered international capacity, breadth of registered courses, international student share and student support. No university pays for placement, and no judgement of teaching quality is invented.

What are the entry requirements for Masters Science in Australia?

Entry is set by each university, not nationally or by state. For a masters you will generally need the preceding qualification at the grade the university states, English at IELTS 6.0–7.0 or equivalent, and for international students a Confirmation of Enrolment before a subclass 500 student visa can be granted.