Rankings and Achievements

Rated Australia's #2 University for overall educational experience

Good Universities Guide 2026 →

Although Avondale University is small in size, our achievements aren't. We pride ourselves on personalised student care and support, which earned us ranking as one of the best universities in Australia - as voted by past and present students.

Ranked #2 in New South Wales for:
• Overall educational experience
• Learner engagement
• Student support
• Teaching quality

Ranked Australia's #1 University for overall employment

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025 →

The Graduate Outcome Survey for 2025 shows that the undergraduate full time employment (2025 Graduate Outcomes Survey National Report - QILT 2026).

Australia's #1 nursing degree

Avondale's Bachelor of Nursing is ranked #1 undergraduate nursing course in Australia for:
• Overall educational experience
• Learner engagement
• Student support
• Learning resources
• Teaching quality

(Good Universities Guide 2026)

Quality Teaching degrees

Good Universities Guide 2026 ranked Avondale's Teaching courses #1 in Australia for overall educational experience, with 96% of graduates in full-time employment within 4 months of graduation.

(Good Universities Guide 2026)

Australia’s top-rated Business student experience

Good Universities Guide 2026 ranked Avondale’s Business degree #1 in Australia for overall educational experience, highlighting the supportive and practical learning environment students value most.

(Good Universities Guide 2026)

Avondale's postgraduate courses rank #1 in Australia for Teaching Quality and Engagement

(2025 Student Experience Survey - QILT 2026)

5-star rating for postgraduate:
• Overall educational experience
• Teaching quality
• Full-time employment
• Student:Teacher ratio

(Good Universities Guide 2026)

Results

Don't just take our word for it, discover and compare for yourself.

The Good Universities Guide provides independent performance ratings of Australian universities on a range of indicators, examining the educational experiences and outcomes of students and graduates.

The Australian Government's Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) data, surveys students and graduates to help inform student's study choices. Visit ComparEd to find out more.

Research Impact

Avondale's professional staff and Alumni continue to receive awards and recognition for their substantial research, proving their dedication and passion to the higher education sector. Their contributions to research and impact on the world is commendable.