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11 Best Law Bachelor's Universities in Australia 2026

This page ranks Law bachelor’s degrees in Australia for 2026. It is for applicants choosing where to study law at undergraduate level.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

11 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1
US University of Sydney logo

University of Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Public University

★ 78 QS World #18 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
AUD 42,500 – AUD 57,500/yr
Founded
1850
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UN University of New South Wales logo

University of New South Wales

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Public University

★ 78 QS World #19 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
AUD 41,500 – AUD 56,000/yr
Founded
1949
3
UQ University of Queensland logo

University of Queensland

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia · Public University

★ 76 QS World #40 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
AUD 39,000 – AUD 52,500/yr
Founded
1909
4
DU Deakin University logo

Deakin University

Australia · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
5
EC Edith Cowan University logo

Edith Cowan University

Australia · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
7
GU Griffith University logo

Griffith University

Australia · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
10
UW University of Wollongong logo

University of Wollongong

Australia · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Bachelor's Law?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, University of Queensland. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Law cost abroad?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Law abroad?

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Law at Bachelor's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Law at Bachelor's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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A bachelor’s degree in Law is the first full university step for applicants who want to build legal study from the start. It suits students aiming for an undergraduate route into legal training, rather than a shorter diploma or a postgraduate master’s path.

The options are all public universities. Brisbane appears among the locations, while some institutions are in other cities. Tuition is published for one option at AUD 39,000 minimum; for the other institutions, confirm the fee directly with the university before deciding.

Before applying, verify the exact tuition, entry requirements, study length, and intake dates for the specific programme you want. Also confirm the campus city, since only one location is identified, and check whether your preferred Law option is part of the 17 programmes available across the 13 universities.