Top Ranked LL.M. Universities in Australia 2025

There are 20 top LLM universities in Australia out of which the majority of the best colleges are located in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. The students can submit the test scores of IELTS, TOEFL and PTE for taking admission in the best LLM universities of Australia. According to the QS Global Law Rankings 2023, some of the top universities in Australia are University of Melbourne, University of South New Wales, Australian National University and Monash University.

According to the Australian Government Trade & Investment Commission, there were 613,217 international students enrolled based on the March 2023 report.

Top LLM Universities in Australia: Highlights 2023

Generally, the duration of a regular LLM course in most of the top ranked universities in Australia has a duration of 12 months to 3 years. The universities for LLM in Australia offers admissions to internation

According to the Australian Government Trade & Investment Commission, there were 613,217 international students enrolled based on the March 2023 report.

Top LLM Universities in Australia: Highlights 2023

Parameters	Statistics
No. of LLM Universities in Australia	20+
Cost of LLM Universities in Australia	Annual living expenses: INR 12.82 L Annual Tuition Fees: INR 22.6 L - 25.6 L
Top LLM Specializations	Criminology, Corporate Law, Environment Law, Health and Medical Law etc
Entrance Exams Required	IELTS/PTE/TOEFL
Work permit required for that country	Yes Type- Temporary Graduate Visa for Graduate Work Stream, Temporary Graduate Visa for Post-Study Work Stream

Top ranked LLM Universities in Australia

The QS Global LLM rankings will focus on the best LLM programmes around the world. Given below is the list of top LLM Universities in Australia as mentioned in the prominent rankings.

University Name	QS Global 2024	Times Higher Education 2023	US News 2023
The University of Melbourne	#14	#33	#203
University of New South Wales	#19	#71	#37
The University of Sydney	#19	#54	#28
Australian National University	#34	#62	#62
Monash University	#42	#44	#37
The University of Queensland	#43	#53	#36
The University of Adelaide	#89	#88	#74
University of Technology, Sydney	#90	#133	#112
University of Wollongong	#162	#201-250	#186
Griffith University	#243	#251-300	#203

Best LLM Universities in Australia: QS World University Ranking

In the QS Medicine rankings, it is observed that University of Melbourne has declined in its ranking position over the years. Comparatively, University of New South Wales has improved in its ranking position during 2020-22.

University Name	QS World Rankings 2020	QS World Rankings 2021	QS World Rankings 2022
The University of Melbourne	#10	#11	#12
University of New South Wales	#14	#13	#14
The University of Sydney	#13	#14	#16
Australian National University	#17	#17	#23
Monash University	#35	#40	#43
The University of Queensland	#39	#43	#51-100
The University of Adelaide	#101-150	#101-150	#101-150
University of Technology, Sydney	#51-100	#51-100	#51-100
University of Wollongong	#101-150	#101-150	#101-150
Griffith University	#101-150	#101-150	#151-200

Best LLM Universities in Australia: Times Higher Education Rankings

The Times Higher Education rankings of best universities in Australia are given as follows:

University Name	Times Higher Education Rankings 2022	Times Higher Education Rankings 2023
The University of Melbourne	#33	#34
University of New South Wales	#70	#71
The University of Sydney	#58	#54
Australian National University	#54	#62
Monash University	#57	#44
The University of Queensland	#54	#53
The University of Adelaide	#111	#88
University of Technology, Sydney	#143	#133
University of Wollongong	#201-250	#201-250
Griffith University	#201-250	#201-250

Also read: LLM courses in Australia: Top Universities, Admissions and Fees

Top Ranked LLM Universities in Australia: Admission Requirements

The general admission requirements for admissions to LLM in Australia are given as follows:

An original or certified copy of academic record including a university explanation or definition of the grading scale
If the documents are not in English, then they must be accompanied by an official certified English translation
The student must submit a current resume or CV
Proof of English Language Proficiency
The student must submit the proof of their citizenship
The applicants must have completed a degree in Law which is leading to admission to practice, at honors standard or equivalent
Prior professional experience
TOEFL/PTE/IELTS scores

Students can refer to the table given below in order to have a general idea of the eligibility requirements required to study in Australia.

University Name	Admission Requirements	English Language Requirements
The University of Melbourne	GMAT/GRE	IELTS- 6.5/9 TOEFL- 79/120 PTE- 58/90
University of New South Wales	GMAT/GRE	IELTS- 7/9
The University of Sydney	NA	TOEFL- 96/120 PTE- 68/90 IELTS- 7/9
Australian National University	NA	IELTS - 6.5/9 TOEFL- 80/120
Monash University	NA	TOEFL- 79/120 PTE- 58/90 IELTS- 6.5/9
The University of Queensland	GRE/GMAT/LSAT	IELTS- 6.5/9
The University of Adelaide	NA	TOEFL- 79/120 IELTS- 6.5/9 PTE- 58/90
University of Technology, Sydney	NA	IELTS- 7/9
University of Wollongong	GRE/GMAT	TOEFL- 86/120 IELTS- 6.5/9
Griffith University	NA	TOEFL- 79/120 IELTS- 6.5/9 PTE- 58/90

Scholarships offered by Top LLM Universities in Australia

International LLM students in the Australia can apply for many scholarships. Candidates seeking LLM scholarships to study in the Australia can view the most comprehensive study of abroad scholarships mentioned on our website. Our website currently registers more than 200 scholarships across 11 countries.

Also read: Top Scholarships in Australia for International Students 2023-24

Visa Requirements for Top LLM Universities in Australia

International students who wish to study in Australia will require a student visa. From July 1, 2023 students in Australia can work for 48 hours for a fortnight only. Students are required to maintain attendance, course progress and enrollment. The types of student visa offered to international students are given as follows:

Temporary Skill Shortage
Covid-19 Pandemic Visa

Also read: Student Visa in Australia 2023

Acceptance Rate of Top Ranked LLM Universities in Australia

The table below shows the acceptance rate and average GPA requirements for top 10 LLM universities in Australia:

University Name	Acceptance Rate*	Average GPA
The University of Melbourne	70-80%	NA
University of New South Wales	60%	NA
The University of Sydney	30%	6.5/10
Australian National University	35%	5/7
Monash University	40%	NA
The University of Queensland	40%	4.0
The University of Adelaide	70%	NA
University of Technology, Sydney	19%	NA
University of Wollongong	30%	NA
Griffith University	50%	4.0/7

*Data given has been taken from unofficial sources, students can check official website for more updates.

Is Studying at Best LLM Universities in Australia Expensive?

Considering the table given below, it can be observed that the majority of the top-ranked LLM universities in Australia have a 1st-year tuition fee above INR 15 Lakh.

University Name	1st Year Tuition Fees
The University of Melbourne	INR 22.6 L - 25.6 L
University of New South Wales	INR 24.1 L
The University of Sydney	INR 24.2 L - 29.7 L
Australian National University	INR 24.4 L - 28.7 L
Monash University	INR 20.5 L - 26.7 L
The University of Queensland	INR 23.2 L - 24 L
The University of Adelaide	INR 24.4 L - 26.1 L
University of Technology, Sydney	INR 18.9 L - 31.5 L
University of Wollongong	INR 18.9 L - 31.5 L
Griffith University	INR 18.4 L - 18.7 L

Salary in Top Ranked LLM Universities in Australia

The table below shows the top LLM universities in Australia along with their first-year tuition fees and the average salary students can expect upon graduation.

University Name	1st Year Tuition Fee	Average Salary
The University of Melbourne	INR 22.6 L - 25.6 L	NA
University of New South Wales	INR 24.1 L	NA
The University of Sydney	INR 24.2 L - 29.7 L	NA
Australian National University	INR 24.4 L - 28.7 L	INR 40.5 L
Monash University	INR 20.5 L - 26.7 L	NA
The University of Queensland	INR 23.2 L - 24 L	INR 47.4 L
The University of Adelaide	INR 24.4 L - 26.1 L	NA
University of Technology, Sydney	INR 18.9 L - 31.5 L	NA
University of Wollongong	INR 18.9 L - 31.5 L	NA
Griffith University	INR 18.4 L - 18.7 L	INR 57.2 L

Post Study Work Permit in Australia

The Post Study Work Visa is a two-year visa which allows students to work without any restrictions. Candidates who have completed a two years full-time study program usually a bachelor's or a master's are eligible to apply for this visa.

The types of post-study work visa are given as follows:

Skilled Migration
Employer Sponsored Visas

Compare Best LLM Universities in Australia

A comparison of the top LLM universities in Australia is given below:

University Name	Current Year Ranking	1st Year Tuition Fee	Acceptance Rate
The University of Melbourne	#14	INR 22.6 L - 25.6 L	70-80%
University of New South Wales	#19	INR 24.1 L	60%
The University of Sydney	#19	INR 24.2 L - 29.7 L	30%
Australian National University	#34	INR 24.4 L - 28.7 L	35%
Monash University	#42	INR 20.5 L - 26.7 L	40%

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The University of Melbourne

Victoria, AustraliaPublic

4.1

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17 Courses

1st year Tution Fees

₹23.21 L - 30.77 L

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University of New South Wales

New South Wales, AustraliaPublic

3.8

#13

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#20

ARWU

#76

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1 Course

1st year Tution Fees

₹28.02 L

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Australian National University

Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaPublic

3.8

#24

THE

#18

ARWU

#101

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Courses Offered

4 Courses

1st year Tution Fees

₹24.43 L - 31.89 L

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Monash University

Victoria, AustraliaPublic

3.9

#40

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#41

ARWU

#51

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4 Courses

1st year Tution Fees

₹20.55 L - 28.29 L

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The University of Sydney

New South Wales, AustraliaPublic

4.2

#16

THE

#38

ARWU

#151

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Courses Offered

10 Courses

1st year Tution Fees

₹26.92 L - 32.3 L

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The University of Queensland

Queensland, AustraliaPublic

4.2

#51

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#72

ARWU

#101

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Courses Offered

5 Courses

1st year Tution Fees

₹23.22 L - 27.78 L

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The University of Adelaide

South Australia, AustraliaPublic

3.8

#101

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#87

ARWU

#201

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Courses Offered

3 Courses

1st year Tution Fees

₹24.45 L - 26.1 L

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University of Technology, Sydney

New South Wales, AustraliaPublic

4.0

#51

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#95

ARWU

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Courses Offered

5 Courses

1st year Tution Fees

₹18.89 L - 31.57 L

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7 students got admitted to this university

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University of Wollongong - Australia

New South Wales, AustraliaPublic

3.8

#151

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#80

ARWU

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Courses Offered

1 Course

1st year Tution Fees

₹17.64 L

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101 students got admitted to this university

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Griffith University

Queensland, AustraliaPublic

4.3

#151

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#176

ARWU

#51

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2 Courses

1st year Tution Fees

₹18.68 L - 20.6 L

#10

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Macquarie University

New South Wales, AustraliaPublic

4.1

#101

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#126

ARWU

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4 Courses

1st year Tution Fees

₹21.32 L - 24.45 L

#11

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Curtin University - Australia

Western Australia, AustraliaPublic

4.3

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#101

ARWU

#201

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1 Course

1st year Tution Fees

₹20.44 L

#12

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The University of Western Australia

Western Australia, AustraliaPublic

4.2

#101

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#176

ARWU

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7 Courses

1st year Tution Fees

₹20.49 L - 21.7 L

#13

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La Trobe University

Victoria, AustraliaPublic

4.0

#201

THE

#151

ARWU

#201

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2 Courses

1st year Tution Fees

₹21.87 L - 34.99 L

#14

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218 students got admitted to this university

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Deakin University

Victoria, AustraliaPublic

4.2

#201

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#176

ARWU

#201

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Courses Offered

1 Course

1st year Tution Fees

₹22.53 L

#15

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University of Tasmania

Tasmania, AustraliaPublic

#251

THE

#151

ARWU

#201

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Courses Offered

1 Course

1st year Tution Fees

₹18.08 L

#16

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7 students got admitted to this university

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Swinburne University of Technology

Victoria, AustraliaPublic

2.8

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#176

ARWU

#101

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Courses Offered

1 Course

1st year Tution Fees

₹19.45 L

#17

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12.3K+ students got admitted through us.

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RMIT University

Victoria, AustraliaPublic

3.8

#301

THE

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ARWU

#201

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Courses Offered

1 Course

1st year Tution Fees

₹16.88 L

#18

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The University of Newcastle

New South Wales, AustraliaPublic

4.2

#201

THE

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ARWU

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Courses Offered

2 Courses

1st year Tution Fees

₹19.86 L - 19.87 L

#19

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Western Sydney University

New South Wales, AustraliaPublic

5.0

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#251

ARWU

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1 Course

1st year Tution Fees

₹20.58 L

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Top Ranked LLM Universities in Australia FAQs

Q. Is Australia good for LLM courses?

A. LLM in Australia can be good for Law courses but many universities will not offer varied specialisations to the international students. A variety of LLM courses or specialisations are available in Australia for international students like Taxation, Commercial Law, Intellectual property Law, Criminal Law, International Law, Military Law, Technology / Internet Law, Competition Law, Workplace & Regulation Law, etc. Not all LLM courses might be available at all Australian Universities, thus, applicants must choose their university accordingly.

Q. How much does LLM courses in Australia cost?

A. Based on the table given below, it can be observed that the majority of the top-ranked LLM universities in Australia have a 1st-year tuition fee above INR 15 Lakh.

University Name	1st Year Tuition Fees
The University of Melbourne	INR 22.6 L - 25.6 L
University of New South Wales	INR 24.1 L
The University of Sydney	INR 24.2 L - 29.7 L
Australian National University	INR 24.4 L - 28.7 L
Monash University	INR 20.5 L - 26.7 L

Q. What are the best universities in Australia for LLM courses?

A. Some of the top ranked universities in Australia for LLM courses are given as follows:

University Name	QS World Rankings 2020	QS World Rankings 2021	QS World Rankings 2022
The University of Melbourne	#10	#11	#12
University of New South Wales	#14	#13	#14
The University of Sydney	#13	#14	#16
Australian National University	#17	#17	#23
Monash University	#35	#40	#43

Q. What is average salary offered in top ranked LLM universities?

A. The average salary offered in top ranked LLM universities in Australia are given as follows:

University Name	1st Year Tuition Fee	Average Salary
Australian National University	INR 24.4 L - 28.7 L	INR 40.5 L
The University of Queensland	INR 23.2 L - 24 L	INR 47.4 L
Griffith University	INR 18.4 L - 18.7 L	INR 57.2 L

Q. What are the admission requirements in top LLM universities in Australia?

A. The admission requirements for international students in top LLM universities in Australia are given as follows:

University Name	Admission Requirements	English Language Requirements
The University of Melbourne	GMAT/GRE	IELTS- 6.5/9 TOEFL- 79/120 PTE- 58/90
University of New South Wales	GMAT/GRE	IELTS- 7/9
The University of Sydney	NA	TOEFL- 96/120 PTE- 68/90 IELTS- 7/9
Australian National University	NA	IELTS - 6.5/9 TOEFL- 80/120
Monash University	NA	TOEFL- 79/120 PTE- 58/90 IELTS- 6.5/9

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