Best universities in Australia for Tourism Management

Tourism Management sits inside Hospitality & Tourism, and it is a broad field to study. There are 83 registered courses in this subject across 36 providers, so the choice of where and how to study is wider than many students expect. Study levels run from Diploma and Associate Degree through to Bachelor's Degree and Bachelor Honours Degree, with Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma options above that. That range matters if you are weighing a shorter qualification against a longer one, or planning to stack study over time. Providers include TAFE South Australia, La Trobe University, James Cook University, Cairns Business College Limited and Cairns College of Education. The mix is worth noting. Some are universities, some are TAFE, and some are private colleges. Each type tends to structure its courses differently, so it is worth looking at the individual course rather than assuming all 83 are alike. Start with the level you want, then work through who offers it.

39 universities · ranked best first

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Australian National University

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory · Public University

AU #4 QS World #30 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$49,820 – A$57,710/yr
Founded
1947
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Monash University

Melbourne, Victoria · Public University

AU #5 QS World #37 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$45,313 – A$65,880/yr
Founded
1958
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University of Queensland

Brisbane, Queensland · Public University

AU #6 QS World #42 Star rating 5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$36,152 – A$52,556/yr
Founded
1909
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Adelaide University

Adelaide, South Australia · Public University

AU #8 QS World #79 Star rating 6 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$37,226 – A$54,900/yr
Founded
2026
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University of Newcastle

Newcastle, New South Wales · Public University

AU #16 QS World #227 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$39,528 – A$53,119/yr
Founded
1965
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La Trobe University

Melbourne, Victoria · Public University

AU #17 QS World #233 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$38,500 – A$47,200/yr
Founded
1967
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Griffith University

Brisbane, Queensland · Public University

AU #18 QS World #268 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$36,500 – A$46,500/yr
Founded
1971
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University of Tasmania

Hobart, Tasmania · Public University

AU #20 QS World #314 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$36,854 – A$47,450/yr
Founded
1890
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Flinders University

Adelaide, South Australia · Public University

AU #21 QS World #387 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$32,400 – A$45,711/yr
Founded
1966
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Western Sydney University

Sydney, New South Wales · Public University

AU #22 QS World #400 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$32,496 – A$41,216/yr
Founded
1989
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Murdoch University

Perth, Western Australia · Public University

AU #24 QS World #423 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$30,840 – A$44,560/yr
Founded
1973
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James Cook University

Townsville, Queensland · Public University

AU #25 QS World #440 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
A$36,784 – A$50,323/yr
Founded
1970

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