That’s right – the results are in for 2022-2023, and we now know which Australian universities are top of the ladder!
We know many young people will be making tough decisions about their next steps post-school and considering which university is right for them, so this list comes at the perfect time.
We’ve pulled together a few top-rated universities from the list based on the categories we think will matter most to you.
Who Rates Australian Universities?
The ratings are collated by The Good Universities Guide to help prospective new students decide where to study.
The ratings give each university a percentage and ranked performance out of five stars across a range of criteria focused on what matters most to students, including:
- Graduate Salaries
- Teaching Quality
- Post-study Employment Rates
- Learning Resources
- Student well-being
- And more.
The ratings are independent, meaning they’re not influenced by any bias or favouritism for any particular university. It’s all about giving you the most factual information so you can make the best decision.
Australia’s Top-Rated Universities
To help you out, we’ve listed three of the top universities for each of the following three categories to give you a quick overview:
Top 3 Australian Universities Overall
This rating looks at the number of students satisfied with the overall quality of their educational experience.
| Ranking | University | Rating | Location |
| 1 | Bond University | 85.8% | Robina, QLD |
| 2 | The University of Notre Dame Australia | 82.4% | Fremantle, WA
Broome, WA Sydney, NSW |
| 3 | Edith Cowan University | 82.3% | Perth, WA |
Top 3 Australian Universities for Skills Development
This rating looks at students’ satisfaction with the skills development experienced through their studies, including work-based skills and general critical thinking, persona and professional development skills.
| Ranking | University | Rating | Location |
| 1 | Bond University | 91% | Robina, QLD |
| 2 | The University of Notre Dame Australia | 89% | Fremantle, WA
Broome, WA Sydney, NSW |
| 3 | Edith Cowan University | 86.7% | Perth, WA |
Top 3 Australian Universities for Full-Time Employment
This rating compares employment rates of graduates across universities and looks at the number of graduates employed full-time four months after graduating.
| Ranking | University | Rating | Location |
| 1 | Charles Sturt University | 85.3% | Bathurst, NSW |
| 2 | University of New England | 79.8% | Armidale, NSW |
| 3 | CQ University Australia | 79% | Multiple sites across Australia, including major cities and regional. |
Find Out More
If you’re keen to explore the ratings and check out some of the other categories, head to The Good Universities Guide website.
We know many of you will still be unsure whether university is the right choice. Why not check out some of our other related blogs and see if we can help:
- University or TAFE? A Definitive Guide to Everything You Need to Consider
- 11 Ways to Help You Decide Which Subjects Are Right for You
- The Future of Work: Graduate Employment & Australia’s Booming Industries
- Exploring Your Degree Options; What and How You Could Study in Higher Ed
Don’t forget: You can also find a comprehensive list of upcoming open days, campus tours, and employer events all about their graduate programs through our Events page.
