Field of Study by University and State in Australia
The data provides a comprehensive overview of student enrollments across different fields of study in Australia for the year 2022, broken down by state and institution type.
Overview by State
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) shows a strong emphasis on Society and Culture (14,201 students), followed by Management and Commerce (7,578), and Health (6,322). The Australian National University and the University of Canberra are the key contributors, with significant enrollments in Information Technology and Natural and Physical Sciences as well.
Multi-State institutions, notably the Australian Catholic University, focus heavily on Education (9,991), Health (14,731), and Society and Culture (7,486), reflecting a robust engagement in social sciences and healthcare.
New South Wales (NSW), the state with the highest enrollment figures, exhibits diversity in student interests, with notable numbers in Management and Commerce (111,710), Society and Culture (110,429), and Health (64,976). The University of Sydney and the University of New South Wales are major players, particularly in Engineering and Related Technologies, and Natural and Physical Sciences.
Northern Territory (NT) has a smaller educational footprint, with Charles Darwin University leading in Health (5,285) and Education (1,871).
Queensland stands out in Health (56,806) and Education (19,976), with Queensland University of Technology and The University of Queensland making significant contributions across multiple fields.
South Australia's educational sector is led by Health (29,243) and Management and Commerce (27,408), with the University of South Australia and Flinders University as key institutions.
Tasmania sees the University of Tasmania as its sole provider, with strong numbers in Health (12,539) and Society and Culture (5,651).
Victoria boasts large enrollment numbers in Society and Culture (76,703), Management and Commerce (100,492), and Health (61,046), with significant contributions from The University of Melbourne and Monash University.
Western Australia emphasizes Health (28,403), Society and Culture (26,880), and Management and Commerce (24,521), with Curtin University and The University of Western Australia as the leading institutions.
Overview by Field of Study
Health is the most popular field of study, with the highest enrollments across several states, indicating a nationwide focus on healthcare education. The field is particularly prominent in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria and is a key area of interest for many universities such as the University of Sydney, Queensland University of Technology, and Monash University. The total number of students enrolled in Health-related programs across Australia is 279,351.
Society and Culture and Management and Commerce also see substantial enrollments, reflecting a strong interest in social sciences, business, and management across the country. The University of Melbourne, The University of Sydney, and the University of New South Wales are among the leading institutions in these fields. The total number of students enrolled in Society and Culture and Management and Commerce programs across Australia is 320,615.
Education and Engineering and Related Technologies are other fields with significant student numbers, showcasing the importance of these areas in Australia's educational landscape. The University of Sydney, the University of New South Wales, and the University of Queensland are notable contributors to these fields. The total number of students enrolled in Education and Engineering and Related Technologies programs across Australia is 131,328.
Fields like Creative Arts, Natural and Physical Sciences, and Information Technology also have notable enrollments, although to a lesser extent compared to the leading fields. These fields are particularly popular in the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales, with institutions like the Australian National University and the University of Technology Sydney playing a significant role.
Overview by Institution
The University of Sydney stands out with high enrollments in Health (12,904), Engineering and Related Technologies (6,612), and Society and Culture (17,462), showcasing its comprehensive offerings in these areas.
Queensland University of Technology is notable for its large number of students in Information Technology (3,958) and Management and Commerce (10,977), indicating a strong emphasis on technology and business studies. Monash University has a significant presence in Engineering and Related Technologies (8,654) and Natural and Physical Sciences (10,081), reflecting its strength in STEM fields.
The University of Melbourne is a key player in Society and Culture (15,870) and Management and Commerce (12,441), highlighting its focus on social sciences and business education.
Overall, the data provides valuable insights into the distribution of student enrollments across different fields of study and institutions in Australia, offering a comprehensive view of the country's educational landscape.
Data Table: Fields of Study by University and State in Australia (2022)
| State | Institution | Agriculture Environmental and Related Studies | Architecture and Building | Creative Arts | Education | Engineering and Related Technologies | Food Hospitality and Personal Services | Health | Information Technology | Management and Commerce | Mixed Field Programs | Natural and Physical Sciences | Non-Award course | Society and Culture |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | 710 | 756 | 1,774 | 1,834 | 1,796 | - | 6,322 | 3,975 | 7,578 | - | 3,641 | 85 | 14,201 | |
| Non-University Higher Education Providers | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1,568 | 3 | - | - | 10 | - | - | |
| The Australian National University | 555 | - | 457 | - | 1,552 | - | 857 | 1,901 | 5,134 | - | 3,016 | 40 | 10,730 | |
| University of Canberra | 155 | 756 | 1,317 | 1,834 | 244 | - | 3,897 | 2,071 | 2,444 | - | 615 | 45 | 3,471 | |
| Multi-State | - | - | 204 | 9,991 | - | - | 14,731 | 260 | 1,268 | - | 445 | 902 | 7,486 | |
| Australian Catholic University | - | - | 204 | 9,991 | - | - | 14,731 | 260 | 1,268 | - | 445 | 852 | 4,749 | |
| Non-University Higher Education Providers | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 50 | 2,737 | |
| New South Wales | 5,428 | 14,449 | 30,157 | 34,966 | 34,607 | 68 | 64,976 | 39,029 | 111,710 | 2,045 | 35,782 | 3,757 | 110,429 | |
| Charles Sturt University | 1,664 | - | 332 | 8,039 | 150 | - | 7,851 | 2,140 | 4,346 | - | 1,093 | 371 | 10,646 | |
| Macquarie University | 522 | 249 | 1,945 | 1,610 | 1,722 | - | 2,630 | 3,661 | 11,217 | - | 4,243 | 433 | 15,657 | |
| Non-University Higher Education Providers (excluding Avondale) | 57 | 234 | 10,348 | 2,422 | 381 | - | 1,494 | 6,942 | 25,853 | - | 169 | 408 | 17,563 | |
| Southern Cross University | 313 | - | 453 | 3,500 | 452 | 68 | 4,430 | 1,082 | 2,776 | 655 | 652 | 53 | 2,775 | |
| The University of New England | 1,328 | 407 | 266 | 4,591 | - | - | 1,633 | 707 | 2,075 | 481 | 1,876 | 136 | 7,832 | |
| The University of Newcastle | 751 | 1,750 | 1,212 | 4,491 | 2,701 | - | 8,557 | 1,213 | 4,246 | - | 1,910 | 292 | 8,080 | |
| The University of Sydney | 443 | 3,372 | 3,593 | 3,111 | 6,612 | - | 12,904 | 3,669 | 16,514 | - | 8,822 | 471 | 17,462 | |
| University of New South Wales | 134 | 2,935 | 3,380 | 1,145 | 10,679 | - | 4,359 | 7,432 | 19,700 | - | 7,027 | 644 | 9,029 | |
| University of Technology Sydney | - | 2,660 | 4,712 | 916 | 6,238 | - | 5,448 | 4,794 | 11,585 | 604 | 4,184 | 330 | 3,248 | |
| University of Wollongong | 120 | - | 1,812 | 2,539 | 2,963 | - | 4,377 | 5,263 | 6,076 | 137 | 2,073 | 426 | 5,334 | |
| Western Sydney University | 96 | 2,842 | 2,055 | 2,272 | 2,709 | - | 10,850 | 2,126 | 7,254 | 168 | 3,731 | 160 | 12,617 | |
| Avondale University College | - | - | 49 | 330 | - | - | 443 | - | 68 | - | 2 | 33 | 186 | |
| Northern Territory | 269 | 10 | 13 | 1,871 | 620 | - | 5,285 | 558 | 731 | 991 | 222 | 32 | 2,372 | |
| Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 18 | |
| Charles Darwin University | 269 | 10 | 13 | 1,871 | 620 | - | 5,285 | 558 | 731 | 991 | 222 | 32 | 2,354 | |
| Queensland | 3,135 | 6,131 | 13,128 | 19,976 | 18,475 | - | 56,806 | 12,312 | 43,915 | 3,171 | 19,716 | 3,729 | 45,703 | |
| Bond University | 3 | 436 | 217 | 41 | - | - | 1,428 | 6 | 1,303 | 27 | 189 | 396 | 1,542 | |
| CQUniversity | 247 | 392 | 497 | 2,346 | 1,392 | - | 7,032 | 1,474 | 3,418 | 1,672 | 329 | 429 | 2,696 | |
| Griffith University | 612 | 634 | 3,876 | 4,060 | 2,193 | - | 8,825 | 1,925 | 8,534 | - | 3,332 | 626 | 11,430 | |
| James Cook University | 257 | 53 | 16 | 1,354 | 467 | - | 6,240 | 863 | 3,164 | 319 | 2,117 | 340 | 4,129 | |
| Non-University Higher Education Providers | - | - | 196 | 408 | 358 | - | 4,624 | 101 | 616 | - | 201 | 16 | 1,781 | |
| Queensland University of Technology | - | 3,622 | 3,664 | 4,706 | 4,414 | - | 8,152 | 3,958 | 10,977 | - | 2,936 | 594 | 7,061 | |
| The University of Queensland | 1,541 | 844 | 1,699 | 1,328 | 5,915 | - | 10,647 | 2,680 | 12,217 | 105 | 7,715 | 379 | 9,993 | |
| University of Southern Queensland | 109 | 86 | 2,114 | 3,886 | 3,254 | - | 4,120 | 920 | 2,106 | 85 | 1,559 | 469 | 3,684 | |
| University of the Sunshine Coast | 366 | 64 | 849 | 1,847 | 482 | - | 5,738 | 385 | 1,580 | 963 | 1,338 | 480 | 3,387 | |
| South Australia | 1,425 | 4,182 | 8,459 | 8,649 | 7,415 | 47 | 29,243 | 9,758 | 27,408 | 1,219 | 5,113 | 546 | 20,267 | |
| Carnegie Mellon University Australia | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 105 | 24 | - | - | - | - | |
| Flinders University | 167 | - | 1,247 | 3,031 | 1,279 | - | 8,749 | 932 | 2,043 | 473 | 1,841 | 159 | 5,713 | |
| Private Universities and Non-University Higher Education Providers | - | - | 435 | 364 | 251 | - | 221 | 199 | 4,420 | - | - | - | 1,225 | |
| The University of Adelaide | 1,096 | 629 | 1,196 | 1,131 | 3,447 | - | 5,866 | 2,610 | 4,958 | - | 2,459 | 222 | 6,438 | |
| Torrens University Australia | - | 1,481 | 3,267 | 531 | 4 | 47 | 5,230 | 3,506 | 8,734 | - | - | - | 1,898 | |
| University of South Australia | 162 | 2,072 | 2,314 | 3,592 | 2,434 | - | 9,177 | 2,406 | 7,229 | 746 | 813 | 165 | 4,993 | |
| Tasmania | 2,216 | 295 | 1,486 | 2,754 | 1,237 | - | 12,539 | 1,993 | 2,992 | 251 | 2,037 | 85 | 5,651 | |
| University of Tasmania | 2,216 | 295 | 1,486 | 2,754 | 1,237 | - | 12,539 | 1,993 | 2,992 | 251 | 2,037 | 85 | 5,651 | |
| Victoria | 3,902 | 12,483 | 27,515 | 33,187 | 31,097 | 149 | 61,046 | 37,859 | 100,492 | 532 | 39,128 | 2,185 | 76,703 | |
| Deakin University | 844 | 1,461 | 2,178 | 5,164 | 2,165 | - | 11,236 | 4,737 | 10,286 | - | 3,348 | 598 | 15,549 | |
| Federation University Australia | - | - | 192 | 1,646 | 642 | - | 3,443 | 3,021 | 1,710 | 193 | 1,090 | 44 | 1,350 | |
| La Trobe University | 262 | 66 | 343 | 2,992 | 556 | - | 12,054 | 2,557 | 5,803 | 260 | 3,452 | 78 | 5,950 | |
| Monash University | 253 | 781 | 3,474 | 4,320 | 8,654 | - | 12,856 | 6,715 | 19,439 | - | 10,081 | 323 | 15,163 | |
| Non-University Higher Education Providers | 266 | 254 | 2,277 | 499 | 678 | 149 | 2,006 | 4,152 | 8,261 | - | 311 | 26 | 4,734 | |
| RMIT University | 387 | 4,454 | 10,835 | 1,006 | 10,087 | - | 3,632 | 6,255 | 26,757 | - | 3,364 | 181 | 5,886 | |
| Swinburne University of Technology | 5 | 667 | 4,413 | 7,884 | 4,834 | - | 1,986 | 4,736 | 7,900 | - | 1,013 | 236 | 7,509 | |
| The University of Melbourne | 1,690 | 3,955 | 3,525 | 4,333 | 2,891 | - | 8,093 | 2,786 | 12,441 | - | 15,870 | 376 | 14,186 | |
| University of Divinity | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 72 | 1,315 | |
| Victoria University | 195 | 845 | 278 | 5,343 | 590 | - | 5,740 | 2,900 | 7,895 | 79 | 599 | 251 | 5,061 | |
| Western Australia | 1,668 | 3,053 | 5,050 | 18,100 | 11,143 | 81 | 28,403 | 6,652 | 24,521 | 419 | 16,337 | 1,026 | 26,880 | |
| Curtin University | 224 | 2,250 | 2,029 | 6,006 | 5,373 | - | 10,393 | 1,303 | 10,027 | - | 3,589 | 294 | 8,590 | |
| Edith Cowan University | 287 | - | 1,485 | 6,771 | 1,777 | - | 6,695 | 2,445 | 3,257 | 9 | 1,043 | 75 | 4,579 | |
| Murdoch University | 680 | - | 955 | 1,753 | 393 | - | 2,597 | 1,712 | 4,311 | - | 3,369 | 126 | 5,372 | |
| Non-University Higher Education Providers | - | 61 | 374 | - | 1,749 | 81 | 907 | 667 | 1,487 | - | - | - | 71 | |
| The University of Notre Dame Australia | - | 56 | - | 3,093 | - | - | 4,724 | 32 | 613 | 360 | 319 | 122 | 2,485 | |
| The University of Western Australia | 477 | 686 | 207 | 477 | 1,851 | - | 3,087 | 493 | 4,826 | 50 | 8,017 | 409 | 5,783 | |
| Grand Total | 18,753 | 41,359 | 87,786 | 131,328 | 106,390 | 345 | 279,351 | 112,396 | 320,615 | 8,628 | 122,421 | 12,347 | 309,692 |
References
Australian Government Department of Education, n.d., Education, viewed (10 February 2024), https://www.education.gov.au/.