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The Best Universities for PhDs in Mathematics in Australia (2026)
Written by Vincent Hedman
Why Study Mathematics in Australia
There are many reasons why someone might want to study Mathematics at a university in Australia. Here are just a few:
- Australia is home to prestigious universities with strong mathematics departments, offering excellent opportunities for pursuing a Mathematics PhD.
- Australian universities provide a vibrant research environment with state-of-the-art facilities and resources, fostering cutting-edge mathematical research.
- Institutions offer a wide range of specialisation areas within Mathematics, including pure mathematics, applied mathematics, computational mathematics etc., enabling students to focus their research on specific subfields.
- Various scholarships specifically designed for international students pursuing Mathematics PhDs in Australia makes financial-seeking easier.
The Best Universities for Mathematics in Australia
The following tables give the 10 top universities in Australia for Mathematics, 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.
Our guide has more information on how to use international rankings to decide on the best research universities for PhD study.
| University | Australia Rank | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|
| University of Technology Sydney | 1 | 151-175 |
| University of Adelaide | 2 | 101-125 |
| Swinburne University of Technology | 3 | 151-175 |
| UNSW Sydney | 4 | 88 |
| University of Southern Queensland | 5 | 251-300 |
| Queensland University of Technology | 6 | 201-250 |
| Monash University | 7 | =90 |
| University of Queensland | 8 | 80 |
| Macquarie University | 9 | 151-175 |
| University of Sydney | 10 | =82 |
| This information is based on the research quality score from 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.
| University | Australia Rank | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|
| University of Queensland | 1 | =107 |
| University of Adelaide | 2 | =146 |
| Queensland University of Technology | 3 | 151-200 |
| University of Sydney | 4 | 54 |
| University of Melbourne | 5 | 51 |
| University of Technology Sydney | 6 | 151-200 |
| The University of Western Australia | 7 | 151-200 |
| Curtin University | 8 | 301-350 |
| Monash University | 9 | 81 |
| Australian National University | 10 | 46 |
| This information is based on the citations per paper score from 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.
| University | Australia Rank | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|
| UNSW Sydney | 1 | 151-200 |
| Monash University | 2 | 151-200 |
| University of Sydney | 3 | 76-100 |
| The Australian National University | 4 | 151-200 |
| The University of Melbourne | 5 | 201-300 |
| The University of Western Australia | 6 | 301-400 |
| Curtin University | 7 | 301-400 |
| University of Wollongong | 8 | 401-500 |
| Macquarie University | 9 | 201-300 |
| Deakin University | 10 | 401-500 |
| This information is based on the number of papers published by an institution in an academic subject in journals, this is from the latest rankings tables, researched and published by Academic Ranking of World Universities. Visit their website for more information. | ||
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.
Last Updated: 09 October 2024
