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Higher education in Australia

Statistics report about higher education in Australia

This report presents facts and figures about higher education in Australia. It provides an overview of Australia's various higher education institutions, including leading universities, the student population, as well as the economic contribution of the sector. Additionally, it presents figures on graduate employment and provides an overview of international students in the country.

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Overview

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  • Basic Statistic Number of people with a university degree in Australia 1989-2023
  • Basic Statistic Share of population with a university degree in Australia 1989-2025
  • Premium Statistic Share of workforce in Australia 2022 by qualification level
  • Premium Statistic Total number of people with an outstanding HELP debt in Australia from FY 2011-2023

University rankings

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  • Premium Statistic Best Australian universities by Times Higher Education 2023
  • Premium Statistic Leading universities in terms of research quality and quantity Australia 2023
  • Premium Statistic Leading universities in terms of teaching quality Australia 2021-2023

Infrastructure and resources

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  • Premium Statistic Number of universities in Australia 2023 by state
  • Premium Statistic Student-to-staff ratio universities Australia 2023 by leading university
  • Basic Statistic Operating expenses on university education Australia FY 2009-2021
  • Premium Statistic Leading occupations in the education and training industry Australia 2022

Student population

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  • Premium Statistic International students enrolled in higher education Australia 2009-2024
  • Premium Statistic Domestic university student population in Australia 2021, by state
  • Premium Statistic University students Australia 2023
  • Premium Statistic Share of First Nations people with a bachelor degree or above Australia 2021

International students

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  • Premium Statistic International university students Australia 2026, by leading university
  • Premium Statistic International university student population in Australia 2024, by state
  • Premium Statistic International students Australia 2025, by country
  • Basic Statistic Net overseas migration arrivals in Australia 2000-2025, by student visa type
  • Premium Statistic Export income from international education Australia FY 2013-2023
  • Premium Statistic Export income from international education Australia 2024, by country of origin

Postgraduate employment

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  • Premium Statistic Share of recent university graduates employed full-time Australia 2023, by study area
  • Premium Statistic Median graduate salary Australia 2023, by study area
  • Premium Statistic Share of recent university graduates employed Australia 2022, by field of study

Degrees and courses

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  • Premium Statistic Breakdown of university student enrollments in Australia 2022, by degree type
  • Premium Statistic Breakdown of higher education enrollment in Australia in 2022, by field of education
  • Premium Statistic Total amount of outstanding HELP debts in Australia FY 2011-2023
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