The best Australian universities for nursing and health sciences
There is no official ranking of Australian universities by field of study, so "best for nursing and health sciences" 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 nursing and health sciences, with a note on what sets each apart. For the full list of every university that teaches it, plus the cheapest programs, see the nursing and health sciences subject page.
- University of Technology SydneyA$77,000 first-year budgetSydney, NSW. One of the largest and highest-ranked nursing faculties in Australia.
- Monash UniversityA$83,000 first-year budgetMelbourne, VIC. Large nursing and midwifery school with extensive clinical placement networks.
- University of SydneyA$87,000 first-year budgetSydney, NSW. Research-intensive nursing with strong clinical partnerships.
- Deakin UniversityA$72,000 first-year budgetMelbourne/Geelong, VIC. Big nursing intake, clinical simulation facilities, and flexible delivery.
- Australian Catholic UniversityA$66,000 first-year budgetMulti-campus (7 campuses, 5 states). Nursing is a core strength, taught across campuses in most states.
- Flinders UniversityA$67,000 first-year budgetAdelaide, SA. Built its reputation on health sciences, including rural and remote nursing.
How this list was built
Curated from the research strengths, specialist facilities, and industry links each university is known for in nursing and health sciences. 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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