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The top universities in Queensland for 2022

The top universities in Queensland for 2022

Not only does Queensland have plenty of sun, it also offers a wide range of education providers and courses, including a number of local specialties. 

Located in one of Australia's fastest-growing states, the capital city Brisbane is home to almost 2.3 million people. Situated on the Brisbane river, the heart of the city is overflowing with boutiques, restaurants and nightspots. The city is in a great location, sandwiched between the Sunshine Coast to the north and the Gold Coast to the south. Golden beaches, the Great Barrier Reef, rainforests and amusement parks are only a drive away. 

Regional Queensland stretches from the northern tropical city of Cairns and the expanse of Central Queensland, right down past the Sunshine Coast to the Gold Coast near the New South Wales border. Campuses are primarily situated on the coast, or slightly inland. 

Cairns is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage rainforests, and offers a wide range of study programs to students. You may also consider studying in Townsville — Australia's largest tropical beachside city — or in Hervey Bay, which is on the doorstop of World Heritage-listed Fraser Island. 

The Gold Coast is Queensland's second-largest city and Australia's largest non-capital city. The city is known for its long stretch of golden beaches, theme parks, the thriving nightlife of Surfers Paradise, and surfing events Quicksilver and Roxy Pro. 

Where to study in Queensland 

Universities with campuses in Queensland include: 

  • Queensland University of Technology (QUT) 

  • Bond University 

  • Federation University 

  • University of Southern Queensland 

  • Griffith University 

  • University of the Sunshine Coast 

  • The University of Queensland  

  • James Cook University 

  • Southern Cross University 

  • Australian Catholic University 

  • Charles Darwin University (CDU) 

  • CQUniversity Australia 

  • Torrens University Australia 

The best universities in Queensland for study in 2022 

There is no one university that is best for all students, since different things matter to different people. Our ratings provide a series of insights on Australian universities, helping those in the process of deciding where to study. 

Courses and institutions differ in many ways and only the student can decide which differences really matter to them. Check out the ratings for universities in Queensland and filter by study level (undergraduate or postgraduate). Some ratings are also available to filter further by field of study.  

In the tables below, we’ve listed the university that ranked highest in each rating category for Queensland in the 2022 edition of The Good Universities Guide ratings. 

Characteristics 

Rating type 

Definition 

Top university  
undergraduate 

Social Equity  

The proportion of domestic students enrolling at each university from low socioeconomic or disadvantaged backgrounds 

CQUniversity – 39% 

Staff Qualification 

The proportion of staff who hold a masters or doctoral degree 

The University of Queensland — 87% 

Student Demand 

Where high-achieving students choose to study — compares the proportion of commencing students with high ATAR scores at each university 

The University of Queensland — Low: 0 Medium: 0.65 High: 0.35 

Student – Teacher Ratio 

The number of students per teaching staff member 

Bond University — 9:1 

First Generation 

The proportion of domestic students commencing a bachelor degree whose parents’ education is known and did not exceed Year 12 

Federation University — 55% 

Graduate Outcomes 

Rating type 

Definition 

Top university 
undergraduate 

Top university  
postgraduate 

Graduate Salary 

The median salary of graduates from different universities 

University of Southern Queensland — $70,000 

Southern Cross University 

— $103,000 

Full-time Employment 

The employment rates of graduates from different universities 

Charles Darwin University (CDU) — 81.4% 

Charles Darwin University (CDU) — 94.1% 

The Student Experience 

Rating type 

Definition 

Top university 
undergraduate 

Top university  
postgraduate 

Learner Engagement 

The proportion of students who felt they were engaged with learning in their institution 

Bond University — 80.8% 

Bond University — 66.6% 

Learning Resources 

The proportion of students who were satisfied with the learning resources provided by their institution 

Bond University — 93.4% 

Bond University — 89.9% 

Overall Experience  

The proportion of students who were satisfied with the overall quality of their educational experience 

Bond University — 85.8% 

Bond University — 83.1% 

Skills Development 

The proportion of students who were satisfied with the skill development they experienced through their studies 

Bond University — 91% 

Bond University — 86.1% 

Student Support 

The proportion of students who were satisfied with the support they received from their institution 

Bond University — 90.7% 

Bond University — 85.5% 

Teaching Quality 

The proportion of students who were satisfied with the quality of teaching they experienced 

Bond University — 90.8% 

Bond University — 86.7% 

 

Head to the Ratings tab to view our most recent ratings for Queensland universities — filter by subject and level of study to find the one that suits.  

 

Related resources 

  • Search undergraduate courses in Queensland 

  • Search postgraduate courses in Queensland 

  • Browse scholarships in Queensland 

  • How do you know which course is right for you?  

  • Studying in Queensland  

 

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