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Ratings Review: The best universities for postgraduate study

Following the release of The Good Universities Guide 2020 Ratings is our first-ever batch of ratings at postgraduate level! This data reveals statistics and rankings of universities across Australia, allowing you to make informed decisions when selecting a university for postgraduate study.

These performance ratings and rankings are created using a combination of resources provided by the Department of Education, and graduate and student experience surveys in Australia.

The ratings are summarised in the table below, along with the top university in each category. Note that these rankings are simply indicators that you can use to identify and shortlist the right universities to suit your own needs, preferences and circumstances.

Rating TypeDefinitionTop University
Learner EngagementThe proportion of postgraduate students who felt they were engaged with learning in their institutionThe University of Notre Dame Australia
Learning ResourcesThe proportion of postgraduate students who were satisfied with the learning resources provided by their institutionDeakin University
Overall ExperienceThe proportion of postgraduate students who were satisfied with the overall quality of their educational experienceUniversity of New England UNE
Skills DevelopmentThe proportion of postgraduate students who were satisfied with the skill development they experienced through their studiesThe University of Notre Dame Australia
Student SupportThe proportion of postgraduate students who were satisfied with the support they received from their institutionThe University of Notre Dame Australia
Teaching QualityThe proportion of postgraduate students who were satisfied with the quality of teaching they experiencedThe University of Notre Dame Australia
Graduate SalaryThe median salary of graduates from different universitiesUNSW Sydney
Full-time EmploymentThe employment rates of graduates from different universitiesUniversity of Tasmania


Postgraduate course ratings

The Good Universities Guide ratings also provide ratings for individual postgraduate university courses or fields of study — just click the ‘Course Ratings’ tab on this page. For example:

  • The Graduate Salary category in psychology saw University of Sydney take first place with a median salary of $102,100, followed by Edith Cowan University with $96,500.
  • Interested in Dentistry, and concerned with teaching quality? University of Newcastle ranked highest with 85.6%, followed by Curtin University with 82.8%.
  • For the Skills development in law, Bond University finished first with 91% satisfaction, followed by University of Wolongong with 90.8%.

The search bar also allows you to filter by state, so you can narrow your options to further suit you.


Useful links:

  • A breakdown of The Good Universities Guide 2020 rankings
  • The advantages and disadvantages of postgraduate study
  • Ratings review: The best universities to study pharmacy
  • Are you choosing a course for the right reasons?

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