Looking for the best university for a Science Masters in Australia? These 16 universities are ranked by their QS World University Rankings — each offers science masters programs with direct links below. Compare rankings, location and tuition, then apply. Many also offer scholarships for international students.
Top 16 Science Masters Universities in Australia (2026)
The best universities for a science masters in Australia, ranked by QS World University Rankings — 16 universities, 26 programs.
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Australian National University
QS World #28Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT) · Australia · 2 science masters programs
3
University of Queensland
QS World #47Brisbane · Australia · 3 science masters programs
5
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University of Wollongong
QS World #194Wollongong, New South Wales · Australia · 1 science masters program
6
U
University of Newcastle
QS World #198Newcastle, New South Wales (NSW) · Australia · 1 science masters program
9
U
University of Tasmania
QS World #305Hobart, Tasmania · Australia · 2 science masters programs
10
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Flinders University
QS World #407Adelaide, South Australia · Australia · 1 science masters program
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Murdoch University
QS World #585Perth, Western Australia · Australia · 5 science masters programs
→ Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Master of Infectious Disease Surveillance and Control
→ Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Clinical Chiropractic · 52812.00
→ Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition - Master of Food Science
→ Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science - Master of High Performance Sport
+ 1 more programs
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Charles Darwin University
QS World #710Alice Springs, Northern Territory · Australia · 2 science masters programs
15
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University of New England
QS World #963Armidale, New South Wales (NSW) · Australia · 1 science masters program
16
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University of the Sunshine Coast
QS World #1186Brisbane · Australia · 1 science masters program