Australia has 44 universities, including the recently established Australian University of Theology, registered in January 2025 by TEQSA. Across more than 1,100 institutions—which include universities, TAFEs, and private colleges—the country offers over 22,000 on-campus courses, delivering world-class education alongside an excellent quality of life. Globally, Australian universities consistently rank among the best, with nine featured in the QS World University Rankings 2026 top 100 and six in the Times Higher Education 2025 top 100.