Top universities in Australia for education degrees 2025
| Australia Education Rank 2025 | Global Education Rank 2025 | University | Overall | Teaching | Research Environment | Research Quality | Industry | International Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | University of Melbourne | 81.7 | 77.6 | 87.4 | 78.9 | 85.6 | 85.7 |
| 2 | 19 | Monash University | 79.2 | 70.1 | 81.3 | 85.1 | 82.5 | 87.1 |
| 3 | 21 | University of Sydney | 75.2 | 67 | 74.1 | 82.3 | 92.1 | 79.9 |
| 4 | 40 | The University of Queensland | 66.9 | 53.1 | 63.4 | 79.3 | 77.5 | 88 |
| 5 | 60 | UNSW Sydney | 61.4 | 46.4 | 47.3 | 86.1 | 69.1 | 85 |
| 6 | 70 | Deakin University | 59.5 | 39 | 56.2 | 89.6 | 41 | 59.9 |
| =7 | =91 | Macquarie University | 56.8 | 36.6 | 41.6 | 86.9 | 79.4 | 80 |
| =7 | =91 | University of Adelaide | 56.8 | 36.5 | 40.9 | 85.9 | 72.9 | 88.8 |
| 9 | 98 | University of Technology Sydney | 55.8 | 32.1 | 41.2 | 89.1 | 97 | 69 |
| =10 | 101–125 | Curtin University | 52.3–54.8 | 32 | 37.5 | 88.1 | 53.6 | 78.1 |
| =10 | 101–125 | The University of Western Australia | 52.3–54.8 | 36 | 37.9 | 81.9 | 64.7 | 79.5 |
| =12 | 126–150 | Griffith University | 50.1–52.2 | 32.3 | 43.7 | 74.3 | 63.5 | 62.5 |
| =12 | 126–150 | Queensland University of Technology | 50.1–52.2 | 37 | 36.7 | 77.1 | 51.3 | 62.5 |
| =12 | 126–150 | RMIT University | 50.1–52.2 | 36.5 | 39 | 74 | 78.5 | 70.2 |
| =12 | 126–150 | University of Wollongong | 50.1–52.2 | 28 | 33.5 | 81.6 | 88.9 | 72.1 |
| =16 | 151–175 | Australian Catholic University | 48.0–49.8 | 25 | 28.6 | 93.8 | 26.5 | 83.8 |
| =16 | 151–175 | University of South Australia | 48.0–49.8 | 27 | 31.8 | 81.8 | 73.4 | 75.6 |
| =18 | 176–200 | University of Newcastle | 46.5–47.9 | 30.4 | 30.1 | 76.5 | 57.9 | 65.4 |
| =18 | 176–200 | Western Sydney University | 46.5–47.9 | 29.2 | 30.8 | 76.5 | 33.3 | 82.3 |
| =20 | 201–250 | Edith Cowan University | 43.1–46.4 | 23.5 | 23.3 | 83.7 | 30 | 62.7 |
| =20 | 201–250 | La Trobe University | 43.1–46.4 | 24.4 | 27.4 | 77.8 | 23.3 | 75.7 |
| =20 | 201–250 | Murdoch University | 43.1–46.4 | 19.6 | 18.3 | 91.1 | 31.8 | 69.7 |
| =20 | 201–250 | University of Tasmania | 43.1–46.4 | 23.5 | 27.8 | 83.3 | 33.5 | 64.7 |
| =20 | 201–250 | Victoria University | 43.1–46.4 | 30.4 | 29 | 70.8 | 55.9 | 62.2 |
| =25 | 251–300 | Flinders University | 39.8–42.9 | 22.7 | 24 | 71.8 | 26.2 | 76 |
| =25 | 251–300 | Swinburne University of Technology | 39.8–42.9 | 17.8 | 22 | 82.6 | 46.1 | 63.6 |
| =25 | 251–300 | University of Canberra | 39.8–42.9 | 21.5 | 24.4 | 66.9 | 49.6 | 89.5 |
| =28 | 301–400 | Southern Cross University | 35.6–39.7 | 20 | 19.3 | 70.7 | 29.8 | 60.9 |
| =28 | 301–400 | University of Southern Queensland | 35.6–39.7 | 26.6 | 18.2 | 64 | 30 | 53.3 |
| =30 | 401–500 | Central Queensland University | 31.2–35.5 | 16.7 | 18.3 | 72.1 | 30.4 | 47.9 |
| =30 | 401–500 | Charles Darwin University | 31.2–35.5 | 14.9 | 17.5 | 57.4 | 24.9 | 76.2 |
| =30 | 401–500 | Charles Sturt University | 31.2–35.5 | 24.5 | 14.4 | 60.1 | 26.6 | 43.3 |
| =30 | 401–500 | James Cook University | 31.2–35.5 | 20.5 | 19.8 | 56.8 | 48.6 | 67.5 |
| =30 | 401–500 | University of the Sunshine Coast | 31.2–35.5 | 19.5 | 17.4 | 68.7 | 24.3 | 44.6 |
| 35 | 501–600 | Federation University Australia | 27.6–31.0 | 16.1 | 13 | 45.1 | 74.9 | 57 |
| 36 | 601+ | The University of Notre Dame Australia | 14.4–27.5 | 17.9 | 12.2 | 44.6 | 21.6 | 52.6 |
Key insights into the top universities for education in Australia 2025
- The top university for education degrees in Australia is the University of Melbourne.
- There are 36 Australian universities ranked in the table for best universities for education
- The education studies table evaluates schools and colleges across three core disciplines: education studies, teacher training and academic studies in education.
- The University of Notre Dame in Australia is a new entry in the ranking this year
Choosing the right university for education in Australia
Choosing where to study education in Australia requires considering a range of factors including teaching and research. These rankings provide critical insights based on:
· Research environment – focuses on research reputation and productivity
· Teaching quality – the student learning experience and faculty strength.
· Research quality – influence and innovation in the engineering field.
· Industry collaboration – how institutions work with businesses and apply practical knowledge.
· International outlook – global diversity of students and faculty.
The table for the best universities for education in Australia was derived from data collected for the THE World University Subject Rankings: Education. The results are calculated using 18 performance indicators underlying five metrics. For more insights and a detailed breakdown of our ranking methodology, visit our methodology page. Use the ranking table above to explore the right institution for you.
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