Bachelors of Law in Australia - Colleges and Fees 2026

One of the very popular countries for LLB, Australia has some of the universities featured among the top 100 in the QS World University Rankings 2022. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is an undergraduate degree that is of 3-4 years on average.

Australia is one of the top locations when it comes to studying higher education. This is because Australia is known for the standard of living it serves. It also provides a good quality of education and lifestyle to students. Apart from this, students get exposure and can expect career growth after studying at the universities situated in Australia. Students have a wide range of specializations to choose from. As per payscale.com, the average salary of a professional who has done LLB in Australia is AU$120,000 per year.

LLB in Australia Highlights

Factors	Particulars
Total no. of LLB colleges in Australia	30+ approx
Top specializations	Legal Studies, Criminology, Law (Others)
Exams Required	IELTS, TOEFL, PTE

Top Bachelors of Law Colleges in Australia by QS Rankings

Check the top colleges below that offer LLB in Australia along with their QS World University Rankings 2022.

Colleges	QS World University Rankings (Law and Legal Studies)
The University of Melbourne	12
The University of New South Wales	14
The University of Sydney	16
Australian National University	23
Monash University	43
The University of Queensland	55
The University of Adelaide	101-150
Griffith University	151-200
Queensland University of Technology	151-200
University of South Australia	251-300

(Source: QS)

Top LLB Universities for LLB in Australia by THE

Given below is the list of the top universities offering LLB. The ranks given alongside these universities are as per Times Higher Education Rankings 2022 (THE).

Universities	THE Ranking for Law in Australia
University of Melbourne	1
Australian National University	3
University of Sydney	4
The University of Queensland	5
Monash University	6
University of Technology, Sydney	7
University of Tasmania	9
University of Adelaide	10

(Source: THE)

LLB in Australia Cost

Before deciding to study LLB in Australia, students need to do budget planning. This includes the tuition fee and cost of living. So, the average first-year fee for LLB in Australia is around Rs 20.85 lakhs (average of 19 universities listed on the website). The average living expenses will be Rs 6.59 lakhs.

(Source: studyabroad.shiksha.com)

Student Visa Cost for Australia

Students who are planning to study in Australia need to have a student visa. Currently, Australian universities prefer the Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF) for the Australian Student Visa. Students planning to study in Australia need to apply for visas under Subclass 500. The cost of student visa (subclass 500) is AUD 630 + AUD 470 (if 18 and above) or + AUD 155 (if under 18).

LLB in Australia – Eligibility Criteria

Given below are the basic eligibility requirements to pursue LLB in Australia.

• Students must have passed class 12^th
• Students must have English language proficiency scores: IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE
• Statement of Purpose
• Letter of Recommendation

Work Permit after studying LLB in Australia

Students who want to stay in Australia for employment purposes after the completion of LLB in Australia can get a work permit. In Australia, all those students who have completed their studies can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485). Check the details about Post Study Work Permit in Australia from here.

LLB in Australia Scholarships

There are many scholarships available for international students to study LLB in Australia. A list of scholarships to study LLB in Australia is available on our website. Check the list of popular scholarships given below:

• Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship
• Jared J. Davis Grant
• QS Undergraduate Scholarship
• Golden Key Graduate Scholar Award

LLB Jobs & Salaries in Australia

A professional who has done LLB in Australia can get an average salary of AU$120,000 per year. One can work as a Chief Executive Officer, Contract Administrator, General Counsel, etc. Check the average salaries as per different job profiles given below.

Job Titles	Average Salary
Chief Executive Officer	AU$189,494
Contract Administrator	AU$104,327
Corporate Counsel	AU$120,783
General Counsel	AU$139,708
Solicitor	AU$56,237

(Source: Payscale.com)

Loveleen Sharma07-21-2022 12:28