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The Best Universities for Veterinary Sciences in Australia (2024)

Written by Vincent Hedman

Why Study Veterinary Sciences in Australia

There are many reasons why someone might want to study Veterinary Sciences at a university in Australia. Here are just a few:

  • Australian Veterinary Science qualifications are highly regarded globally, meaning a Masters Degree from an Australian university opens doors to employment opportunities both in Australia and internationally.
  • Australia’s unique wildlife and ecosystems provide veterinary students with exposure to a wide array of species not found elsewhere, from marsupials to reef-dwelling marine life, enriching their practical learning experience.
  • Australian universities offer modern facilities and cutting-edge technology for animal health research including diagnostic imaging laboratories and disease surveillance centers that help in increasing the depth of study for students.
  • Given the breadth of the field there ample opportunities for students to specialise in their favoured area such as epidemiology, oncology, internal medicine, and surgery.

The Best Universities in Australia for Veterinary Sciences

The following tables give the 5 best Australian universities for Veterinary Sciences, according to global and local university rankings. It can show you which Australian universities are amongst the best in the world and help you compare institutions on an international level.

This information is based on the latest rankings tables, researched and published by Times Higher Education, QS and Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).

Each ranking system uses its own methodology, with different factors having more or less influence on a university's result.

For more information on using international rankings as a postgraduate, see our guide.


Top 5 Australian Universities for Veterinary Sciences (Times Higher Education)
University Australia Rank Global Rank
University of Melbourne 1 36
The University of Queensland 2 38
University of Sydney 3 =46
Monash University 4 59
University of Western Australia 5 89
This information is based on the latest rankings tables, researched and published by Times Higher Education. Visit their website for more information.

What should I know about the Times Higher Education rankings?

The Times Higher Education rankings are strong in academic focus and diverse teaching metrics, but do not include employer-specific metrics. Additionally, the rankings may not include all specialist institutions.


Top 5 Australian Universities for Veterinary Sciences (QS)
University Australia Rank Global Rank
University of Sydney 1 26
University of Melbourne 2 =29
The University of Queensland 3 =34
Murdoch University 4 =44
University of Adelaide 5 51-70
This information is based on the latest rankings tables, researched and published by QS World University Rankings. Visit their website for more information.

What should I know about the QS rankings?

The QS World University Rankings are designed to meet the needs of prospective students, with more weight given to student-centric metrics such as staff/student ratio, international recruitment and employer opinion. The rankings are balanced between qualitative and quantitative data, but give less weight to research than some other rankings.


Top 5 Australian Universities for Veterinary Sciences (ARWU)
University Australia Rank Global Rank
University of Melbourne 1 15
University of Sydney 2 24
Murdoch University 3 44
The University of Queensland 4 46
University of Adelaide 5 51-75
This information is based on the latest rankings tables, researched and published by Academic Ranking of World Universities. Visit their website for more information and a comprehensive list of engineering subject rankings.

What should I know about the ARWU rankings?

The ARWU rankings reflect the presence of elite academics and the future academic success of graduates. However, they do not directly assess the quality of education at a university or take into account other aspects of university performance.

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Last updated: 10 October 2024