Discover the best universities for online degrees.

Australia's most dedicated open university is the University of New England, with 85% of UNE students classified as external. The biggest online university, with more than 23,000 online learners, is CSU.

Let's explore where online university students are enrolled in Australia and the best options for getting a degree online.

Online University Students in Australia

University Bachelor Postgrad Total Online %
Australian Catholic University186 1,063 1,249 4%
Australian National University60 631 691 3%
Avondale University89 145 234 23%
Bond University0 184 184 4%
Charles Darwin University4,103 1,328 5,431 45%
Charles Sturt University14,536 8,788 23,324 70%
CQUniversity4,699 2,047 6,746 34%
Curtin University9,035 2,820 11,855 24%
Deakin University10,739 11,125 21,864 38%
Edith Cowan University4,131 3,802 7,933 28%
Federation University Australia1,138 816 1,954 15%
Flinders University1,449 3,131 4,580 18%
Griffith University5,309 4,896 10,205 23%
James Cook University1,106 2,632 3,738 20%
La Trobe University3,563 2,990 6,553 18%
Macquarie University3,777 1,772 5,549 13%
Monash University949 5,871 6,820 8%
Murdoch University1,447 579 2,026 9%
QUT4,169 5,932 10,101 20%
RMIT University673 3,654 4,327 6%
Southern Cross University4,370 3,618 7,988 49%
Swinburne14,221 2,593 16,814 37%
Torrens University Australia10,038 3,199 13,237 53%
UniSQ8,589 3,768 12,357 64%
University of Adelaide110 2,221 2,331 8%
University of Canberra93 1,548 1,641 10%
University of Divinity126 157 283 22%
University of Melbourne186 3,246 3,432 5%
University of New England12,050 4,530 16,580 85%
University of Newcastle988 4,078 5,066 16%
University of Notre Dame *NS 0 0 0 0%
University of Queensland1,085 2,269 3,354 6%
University of South Australia12,658 3,456 16,114 48%
University of Sydney700 2,856 3,556 5%
University of Tasmania9,919 6,947 16,866 54%
University of the Sunshine Coast1,292 475 1,767 11%
University of Western Australia186 399 585 2%
University of Wollongong248 1,520 1,768 5%
UNSW Sydney80 7,671 7,751 11%
UTS135 3,652 3,787 8%
Victoria University926 3,952 4,878 15%
Western Sydney University2,622 1,832 4,454 10%
All Universities 151,780 128,193 279,973 20%
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Online Universities in Australia

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Griffith University Online

Griffith University’s Digital campus offers 100+ online degrees in business, law, and more, with part-time, full-time, and accelerated study.… Read More

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JCU Online

JCU Online offers degrees in nursing, business, and social work with fully online and mixed-mode options, plus resources and support.… Read More

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Monash Online

Monash Online has programs like an MBA and computer science masters. Study part-time and advance your career with Monash Uni online courses.… Read More

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Murdoch University Online

Explore Murdoch University courses online, including bachelor's and master's degrees in fields like sustainability and healthcare management.… Read More

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QUT Online

QUT has bachelor degrees online and postgraduate courses such as masters degrees and graduate certificates. QUT is considered an open uni.… Read More

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RMIT Online

RMIT Online provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and short courses in business, data science, and cybersecurity with industry input.… Read More

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SCU Online

SCU Online offers bachelor degrees and postgraduate courses in fields like business, education, law, healthcare, and project management.… Read More

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Swinburne Online

Swinburne Online offers 100% online courses in business, education, IT, and more, with industry-focused learning and strong student support.… Read More