Student numbers, enrolments and other university stats for Australia.

Higher education in Australia serves over 1.6 million students, with the Department of Education collecting and publishing key data. These statistics cover a range of topics, from course offerings and student demographics to staff numbers, research, and financial performance.
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Overview
The Department of Education provides detailed data on Australian higher education institutions. It covers student enrolments, course completions, and staff profiles. The statistics also track institutional performance in areas such as student load and research output.
Government departments, universities, and researchers rely on this data. They use it to monitor trends and shape education policy. The insights also help institutions plan their future strategies and manage resources.
Data users can explore areas like equity, student mobility, and institutional funding. These statistics offer a snapshot of education trends.
Key Takeaways
- The data provides a full picture of how higher education operates in Australia.
- Government and institutions use these insights to shape policy and resource allocation.
- Student numbers, both domestic and international, help with understanding demand and growth.
Student Numbers by University
University | State | Domestic | International | All Students |
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Australian Catholic University | AUS | 28,163 | 4,118 | 32,281 |
Australian National University | ACT | 14,517 | 9,734 | 24,251 |
Avondale University | NSW | 963 | 75 | 1,038 |
Bond University | QLD | 3,498 | 2,219 | 5,717 |
Charles Darwin University | NT | 9,572 | 3,439 | 13,011 |
Charles Sturt University | NSW | 31,383 | 3,397 | 34,780 |
CQUniversity | QLD | 16,737 | 5,172 | 21,909 |
Curtin University | WA | 37,371 | 14,766 | 52,137 |
Deakin University | VIC | 43,355 | 14,236 | 57,591 |
Edith Cowan University | WA | 21,266 | 8,452 | 29,718 |
All Higher Education | AUS | 1,075,921 | 524,642 | 1,600,563 |
Just over 1.6 million students are enrolled in higher education courses in Australia. These include 524,642 international students. The largest universities are Monash, the University of Sydney, RMIT, Melbourne Uni and UNSW Sydney, each with over 70,000 students. Monash tops the list with 84,196.
Satisfaction Ratings by University
University | State | Satisfied (%) | Bachelor (%) | Postgrad (%) |
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University of Divinity | VIC | 91.9 | 91.4 | 92.3 |
Avondale University | NSW | 89.1 | 89.2 | 88.9 |
Bond University | QLD | 86.7 | 89.2 | 84.1 |
University of New England | NSW | 85.3 | 84.7 | 85.8 |
University of Queensland | QLD | 83.0 | 84.5 | 81.5 |
Deakin University | VIC | 82.3 | 81.8 | 82.8 |
Edith Cowan University | WA | 81.9 | 81.8 | 81.9 |
University of the Sunshine Coast | QLD | 81.0 | 82.3 | 79.6 |
Griffith University | QLD | 80.8 | 79.4 | 82.2 |
Torrens University Australia | AUS | 80.8 | 80.1 | 81.5 |
All Universities | AUS | 78.6 | 76.7 | 80.4 |
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