Rankings and Achievements

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 #1 in New South Wales for:
• Overall educational experience
• Learner engagement
• Student support
• Skills development
• Teaching quality

The Graduate Outcome Survey for 2023 shows that the undergraduate full time employment rate for Avondale University is 97.7%, making us the highest rank in that category (2023 Graduate Outcomes Survey National Report - QILT 2024).

The 2025 Good Universities Guide grants 5 star ratings to the top 20% of universities across key student experience and graduate outcomes metrics. Avondale University received 5 star ratings across:
• Learner engagement
• Skills development
• Student Support
• Teaching quality
• Overall experience
• Full-time employment
• Starting salary

• Student Support

5-star rating for postgraduate:
• Overall educational experience
• Student support
• Skills development

(Good Universities Guide 2025)

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.

Avondale's Bachelor of Nursing is ranked #1 undergraduate nursing course in Australia for overall educational experience.

(Good Universities Guide 2025)

Good Universities Guide 2025 ranked Avondale's Teaching courses #1 in Australia for:
• Overall educational experience
• Full-time employment

(Good Universities Guide 2025)