Unlocking your child's future: Top-rated universities and tertiary education guide 2024
Choosing the right university for your child's future is all about finding the perfect fit. You want to ensure that the institution not only offers a top-notch education but also provides the necessary support and resources to make your child’s academic journey smooth and enriching. That's where the Good Universities Guide ratings 2024 come into play. These ratings shed light on various aspects that matter most to both students and parents.
From staff qualifications to quality of teaching, student support, learning resources, full-time employment prospects and students’ overall experience, every detail is carefully evaluated. Based on these insightful ratings, we've highlighted some outstanding universities across Australia that are sure to nurture your child's educational path.
Staff qualification
This rating looks at the proportion of staff who hold a masters or doctoral degree. It is not field of study-specific but for the institution as a whole.
These are the Australian universities that have rated highly in staff qualification according to the Good Universities Guide ratings 2024.
Rank | University | State(s) |
1 | Australian National University | ACT |
2 | University of Wollongong | NSW, VIC |
3 | University of Queensland | QLD |
4 | Monash University | VIC |
5 | University of Technology Sydney | NSW |
Teaching quality
This rating looks at the proportion of students who were satisfied with the quality of teaching they experienced. It is based on students’ ratings of:
- their overall educational experience
- the quality of teaching they received
- the extent to which they felt lecturers and tutors actively engaged them in and demonstrated concern for learning, provided clear explanations of coursework and assessment, inspired them intellectually, seemed helpful and approachable and provided useful feedback on work, among various other factors.
We know that you’d want your child to receive quality teaching in their tertiary education. Here are the Good Universities Guide’s top performers in that category for 2024.
Rank | University | State(s) |
1 | Avondale University | NSW |
2 | Bond University | QLD |
3 | Edith Cowan University | WA |
4 | University of Notre Dame Australia | NSW, VIC, WA |
5 | University of the Sunshine Coast | QLD |
Student support
This rating looks at the proportion of students who were satisfied with the support they received from their institution. It is based on the extent to which students:
- felt they received support to settle into study
- experienced efficient enrolment and admissions processes
- felt orientation activities were helpful
- found administrative staff and services, career advisers, academic or learning advisers, counsellors, financial advisers and health services to be available and helpful.
So which universities were giving students the best support while they studied? The Good Universities Guide ratings 2024 have gathered the results.
Rank | University | State(s) |
1 | Bond University | QLD |
2 | Avondale University | NSW |
3 | University of Divinity | QLD, SA, VIC, WA |
4 | Edith Cowan University | WA |
5 | University of the Sunshine Coast | QLD |
Learning resources
This rating looks at the proportion of students who were satisfied with the learning resources provided by their institution. It is based on students’ average ratings of:
- teaching spaces (including lecture theatres, laboratories and tutorial rooms)
- student spaces and common areas
- online learning materials
- computing and IT resources
- assigned books and notes
- laboratory or studio equipment
- library facilities.
Below are universities that have nabbed the title for the Good Universities Guide ratings 2024.
Rank | University | State |
1 | Bond University | QLD |
2 | Edith Cowan University | WA |
3 | University of the Sunshine Coast | QLD |
4 | Deakin University | VIC |
5 | Flinders University | SA |
Overall experience
These Australian universities have come on top of the category on the Good Universities Guide ratings 2024.
Rank | University | State(s) |
1 | Avondale University | NSW |
2 | Bond University | QLD |
3 | Edith Cowan University | WA |
4 | University of Divinity | QLD, SA, VIC, WA |
5 | University of the Sunshine Coast | QLD |
Full-time employment
This rating compares the employment rates of graduates from different universities. It looks at the proportion of graduates who were employed full time four months after completing their course.
The following universities have proven to produce employable graduates, recognising that factors such as field of study, timing, resume and interview skills may vary.
Rank | University | State(s) |
1 | Charles Sturt University | ACT, NSW, VIC |
2 | Avondale University | NSW |
3 | University of New England | NSW |
4 | CQUniversity Australia | NSW, QLD, SA, VIC |
5 | University of Southern Queensland | QLD |
In conclusion, when it comes to ensuring your child receives a high-quality tertiary education, it's essential to consider various factors that can impact their experience.
The Good Universities Guide ratings 2024 shed light on the top performers in areas such as staff qualification, teaching quality, student support, learning resources, full-time employment and overall experience. By exploring these ratings, you can make more informed decisions and help your child embark on a successful academic journey.
Remember, the specific employment outcome for each student may vary depending on factors such as timing, field of study and resume and interview skills. Nevertheless, by choosing a top-rated institution, you're setting your child on the right path for a bright and promising future.
Further reading
Get the full list of the Good Universities Guide ratings 2024 on the Good Universities Guide website.
