Which university is best for Finance in Australia?

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Preet J · Accepted Answer

It really depends on what kind of finance you&rsquo;re after and how long you plan to stay in Australia.
&bull; For quant roles or risk-focused jobs, UNSW&rsquo;s Master of Financial Analysis or Master of Commerce (Finance) is a better fit. Their grads often end up in roles like financial risk analyst, regulatory reporting, and data-driven finance roles in Big 4 and banks. &bull; UNSW also has strong ties to Sydney&rsquo;s finance scene, which is where most of the high-paying jobs are. Average salaries fall in the AUD 75,000&ndash;90,000 range post-Master&rsquo;s. &bull; ROI-wise, costs are similar to Melbourne (AUD 60&ndash;65K total), but UNSW offers slightly better industry exposure and internship programs, especially through their co-op partnerships. &bull; Macquarie University is more applied and industry-driven. Not as academically prestigious, but better connected to commercial banking, wealth management, and superannuation roles. Salaries start around AUD 65,000&ndash;80,000, but job placement is often faster for practical roles.
If you want global recognition + research depth, go Melbourne. If your goal is to break into Sydney&rsquo;s finance market and prefer applied learning, UNSW or Macquarie might get you there faster.
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Jayant M · Answer

The best university for Finance in Australia is the University of Melbourne . It consistently ranks among the top globally for Finance (Top 30 in QS), and its Master of Finance program is CFA-aligned, which makes it a great fit for roles in investment banking, corporate finance, and risk.
Graduates typically earn between AUD 80,000 to 95,000 per year, depending on prior experience and whether they intern during the program. Most land roles like financial analyst, investment associate, corporate banking analyst, or risk consultant at firms like EY, ANZ, NAB, and JPMorgan. The program has strong links with the finance job market in both Melbourne and Sydney.
The total cost (tuition plus living) is around AUD 60,000&ndash;65,000. Given the average salary range and Australia&rsquo;s 2&ndash;3 year post-study work visa, most international students recover the ROI within 2&ndash;3 years. On top of that, the alumni network is strong across Asia-Pacific, which helps with long-term growth and international mobility.

Mamta Bankoti · Answer

Hey Anmol, It depends on what kind of finance you&rsquo;re looking for and how long you plan to stay in Australia. But still, here are some top universities for finance in Australia.
1. University of Melbourne 
2. University of New South Wales
3. University of Sydney
4. Monash University 
5. Australian National University
6. University of Queensland
Hope this will help you.