Best universities for life sciences degrees in Australia 2025

By Joy.Hunter@tim…, 15 July, 2025

Top universities in Australia for life sciences degrees 2025

Australia life sciences rank 2025Global life sciences rank 2025UniversityOverallResearch QualityIndustryInternatonal OutlookResearch EnvironmentTeaching
135University of Melbourne80.486.299.690.374.572.9
242The University of Queensland77.286.699.893.670.363.8
347The University of Sydney73.986.998.786.361.961.8
457Monash University70.287.999.885.556.152.4
5=71Australian National University66.587.585.892.951.543.6
676The University of Western Australia65.986.897.994.450.141.4
7=89UNSW Sydney6493.286.29242.336
8101–125University of Adelaide59.5–62.073.397.18744.446.4
9126–150University of Tasmania57.1–59.288.781.392.434.530
10151–175James Cook University54.3–56.979.860.485.832.732.8
=11176–200Griffith University52.3–54.278.388.387.331.224.9
=11176–200La Trobe University52.3–54.279.495.785.731.624.1
=11176–200Macquarie University52.3–54.280.688.884.232.727.3
=14201–250Curtin University49.5–52.280.460.985.724.330.3
=14201–250Deakin University49.5–52.283.170.285.725.922.9
=14201–250Queensland University of Technology49.5–52.277.583.478.127.922.8
=14201–250University of Southern Queensland49.5–52.287.357.381.42223
=14201–250University of Technology Sydney49.5–52.289.273.183.627.616
=14201–250University of Wollongong49.5–52.282.983.675.523.220.9
=14201–250Western Sydney University49.5–52.287.858.783.524.215.4
=21251–300Murdoch University46.6–49.476.763.292.423.920.1
=21251–300RMIT University46.6–49.480.251.490.417.524.9
=21251–300Southern Cross University46.6–49.471.658.668.825.728.4
=24301–400Central Queensland University42.0–46.573.558.571.323.524.8
=24301–400Charles Darwin University42.0–46.565.828.174.420.129.8
=24301–400Edith Cowan University42.0–46.572.353.881.320.320.2
=24301–400Flinders University42.0–46.567.860.988.922.818.6
=28401–500University of Canberra37.8–41.862.845.676.622.715
=28401–500University of the Sunshine Coast37.8–41.864.856.677.62118.4
=28401–500Victoria University37.8–41.876.544.955.614.216.5
=31601–800Charles Sturt University27.6–34.647.12950.811.818
=31601–800Federation University Australia27.6–34.647.336.282.612.220.7

Key insights into the best universities in Australia for life sciences 2025

  • The top university for life sciences degrees in Australia is the University of Melbourne
  • There are 32 Australian universities in the ranking
  • The University of Queensland scores particularly highly for it links to industry and international outlook
  • The ranking for life sciences rank universites that teach courses in biology, veterinary medicine, biochemistry, agriculture and forestry and sport science. 

Choosing the right university for life sciences in Australia

Choosing the best school for biology, agriculture or sports science is a crucial step for prospective students. The Times Higher Education Life Science Rankings help identify universities with strong reputations in teaching, research, and industry collaboration.

The table for the best universities for life sciences in Australia was derived from data collected for the THE World University Subject Rankings. The results are calculated using 18 performance indicators underlying five metrics: research environment, teaching (the learning environment), research quality, industry and international outlook. 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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Discover the Times Higher Education rankings for the best life science schools in Australia 2025.

This list highlights the top-ranked universities for biology and agriculture in Australia, based on the Times Higher Education Subject Rankings: Life Sciences 2025. These rankings provide valuable insights into the leading institutions for life sciences education and research.

A total of 32 Australian universities have been ranked for their excellence in teaching, research, industry collaboration, and international outlook.

The rankings are based on a rigorous methodology designed by Times Higher Education’s data experts, ensuring accuracy and reliability for students, academics, and industry leaders worldwide. 

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