The best Australian universities for information technology
There is no official ranking of Australian universities by field of study, so "best for information technology" comes down to research reputation, industry links, and how seriously a university invests in the area.
This shortlist is the universities with a genuine reputation in information technology, with a note on what sets each apart. For the full list of every university that teaches it, plus the cheapest programs, see the information technology subject page.
- University of Technology SydneyA$77,000 first-year budgetSydney, NSW. Practice-based studios and one of the strongest industry-placement models for IT in the country.
- RMIT UniversityA$76,000 first-year budgetMelbourne, VIC. Applied, industry-linked IT with a central Melbourne campus and strong employer connections.
- Queensland University of TechnologyA$69,000 first-year budgetBrisbane, QLD. Mandatory industry placements built into most IT degrees, closer to a co-op model.
- Swinburne University of TechnologyA$72,000 first-year budgetMelbourne, VIC. Professional placement years and a genuine focus on work-integrated learning.
- Curtin UniversityA$70,000 first-year budgetPerth, WA. Applied IT reflecting WA's resources and services economy, in a regional-classified city.
How this list was built
Curated from the research strengths, specialist facilities, and industry links each university is known for in information technology. It is not a league table, and a strong department at a lower-ranked university can beat a weak one at a famous name. Check the specific program.
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