Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

6 Best Universities in Australia for Theology and Religious studies

Focusing specifically on Theology and Religious studies, our data science engine identified the 6 most influential universities in Australia. Our methodology evaluated 1.48M subject-specific papers and 51.77M citations to find the strongest faculties. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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Sydney

University of Sydney

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#1 in Oceania #30 in the World

71% Acceptance

63,602 Enrollment

1850 Founded

2

Melbourne

University of Melbourne

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#2 in Oceania #40 in the World

77% Acceptance

77,162 Enrollment

1853 Founded

3

Canberra

Australian National University

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#3 in Oceania #56 in the World

71% Acceptance

31,313 Enrollment

1946 Founded

4

Clayton

Monash University

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#4 in Oceania #60 in the World

73% Acceptance

78,000 Enrollment

1958 Founded

5

St Lucia

University of Queensland

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#5 in Oceania #68 in the World

70% Acceptance

48,771 Enrollment

1909 Founded

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Sydney

University of New South Wales

For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies

#6 in Oceania #72 in the World

60% Acceptance

63,864 Enrollment

1949 Founded