How many universities in Australia offer strong economics and finance programs?

BrightKey has identified 2 universities in Australia with notable economics and finance programs. Top 2: University of New South Wales (UNSW), Macquarie University.

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Best Universities for Economics & Finance in Australia 2026

Top universities for economics and finance in Australia include University of New South Wales (UNSW), Macquarie University. BrightKey has evaluated 2 institutions with relevant programs.

Evaluation draws on BrightKey's 6-dimension ratings and universities' publicly disclosed notable programs. Editorial standards.

Visa & post-study work

Subclass 485: 2–4 years post-study work depending on qualification

Application system

Direct + UAC

International tuition

AUD 30,000–50,000/year

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2 recommended universities, sorted by BrightKey rating

University of New South Wales (UNSW)

Sydney · Founded 1949 · 45% intl

ASB

Economics & Finance programs

Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Actuarial) — Feeds into all four major Australian banks, Macquarie Group, and Big Four consulting firms. Co-op stream available for top students. Quantitative focus distinguishes it from generalist business degrees.

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Macquarie University

Sydney · Founded 1964 · 28% intl

BAB

Economics & Finance programs

BSc Actuarial Studies (Department of Actuarial Studies, Macquarie Business School) — Genuinely top-3 globally ranked actuarial science program — structural relationship with the Australian and global actuarial profession (Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, Society of Actuaries, Institute of Actuaries Australia). Direct pipelines into Australian actuarial consultancies (Mercer, Willis Towers Watson, PwC actuarial), Australian and Asian insurance firms, and the Australian Government Actuary. Substantial alumni density in Australian and Asian actuarial roles.

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