Australia continues to be one of the most popular destinations for international students, once again securing top spots in the QS Best Student Cities Ranking 2026. Major cities such as Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth are ranked among the world’s best student cities. The rankings are based on various factors, including the quality of universities in each city, affordability, desirability, student friendliness, and employment opportunities after graduation. 

Australia stands out for its high quality of life, safety, cultural diversity, and internationally recognized education system. Students also benefit from work opportunities both during and after their studies, helping them plan a stable long-term career.

If you’re looking for a city that offers a world-class learning experience, a good study-life balance, and a student-friendly environment, Australia is definitely a choice you shouldn’t overlook. In this article, we have put together the Australian cities that made it into the world’s Top 100 rankings for you to explore. 

Recommended Universities in Australia’s Most Popular Cities 

Universities in Melbourne 

• University of Melbourne – Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight universities
• Monash University – Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight universities
• CQUniversity (Melbourne Campus)
• Deakin University 
• JMC Academy (Melbourne) 
• La Trobe University 
• Le Cordon Bleu (Melbourne) 
• Swinburne University of Technology 
• Victoria University 

Universities in Sydney 

• UNSW Sydney – Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight universities 
• University of Sydney – Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight universities 
• CQUniversity (Sydney Campus) 
• JMC Academy (Sydney) 
• Le Cordon Bleu (Sydney) 
• Macquarie University 
• University of Technology Sydney (UTS) 
• Victoria University (Sydney Campus) 

Universities in Brisbane 

• University of Queensland – Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight universities 
• CQUniversity (Brisbane Campus) 
• JMC Academy (Brisbane) 
• Le Cordon Bleu (Brisbane) 
• Queensland University of Technology (QUT) 
• Griffith University 

Universities in Adelaide 

• Adelaide University – Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight universities 
• CQUniversity (Adelaide Campus) 
• Flinders University 
• Le Cordon Bleu (Adelaide) 

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Universities in Perth 

• University of Western Australia (UWA) – Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight universities 
• Murdoch University 

Universities in Canberra 

• Australian National University (ANU) – Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight universities 
• University of Canberra 

Universities in Gold Coast 

• Bond University 
• CQUniversity (Gold Coast Campus) 
• Griffith University 

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