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Students 2008 [full year]: selected higher education statistics publication AVAILABLE NOW
Award course completions 2007: selected higher education statistics tables AVAILABLE NOW
Staff 2008: selected higher education statistics tables AVAILABLE NOW

The publications listed on this page are prepared from the data collected through the Higher Education Statistics Collection. The most recent statistical publications can be downloaded at no cost while some earlier publications are available for the years and prices shown below.



Finance

Current release - Finance 2007: Selected Higher Education Statistics          

Previous issues - Selected Higher Education Statistics

2006 Report and Tables  PDF Document  (432.0 KB) Tables  Excel Sheet  (151.0 KB)
2005 Report and Tables PDF Document   (424.2 KB) Tables  Excel Sheet  (136.0 KB)

2004

Report and Tables PDF Document  (424.2 KB) Tables  Excel Sheet  (235.5 KB)
2003 Report and Tables PDF Document  (906.0 KB) Tables Excel Sheet  (192.0 KB)
2002 Report and Tables PDF Document  (186.7 KB) Tables Excel Sheet  (121.0 KB)
2001 Report and Tables PDF Document  (287.7 KB) Tables Excel Sheet  (142.5 KB)
2000 Report and Tables   (171 KB)

Tables   (129 KB)
Revised Finance 2000 Tables   (133 KB)

1999 Report and Tables   (127 KB) Tables   (140 KB)
1998 Report and Tables PDF Document  (1.6 MB) Tables   (185 KB)
1997 Report and Tables   (186 KB) Tables   (164 KB)
1996 Report and Tables   (156 KB) Tables   (174 KB)
1995 Report and Tables   (171 KB) Tables   (129 KB)
1994 Hardcopy only (see below)
1993 Hardcopy only (see below)
1992 Hardcopy only (see below)

Hard copies

Overview of series
This series - Finance: Selected Higher Education Statistics - contains statistics compiled from annual financial reports prepared by Australian universities as at 31 December each year.

The data presented comprise operating statements and a dissection of operating expenses according to 'activity' and 'type' of expenditure.

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Research Expenditure

Current release - Research Expenditure 2002: Selected Higher Education Statistics

Previous issues - Selected Higher Education Statistics

2000 Report and Tables PDF Document  (461.1 KB) Tables Excel Sheet  (158.5 KB)
1998 Report and Tables   (223 KB) Tables   (Revised 1998 tables. Updated 5/8/02)
1996 Hardcopy only (see below)
1995 Hardcopy only (see below)
1994 Hardcopy only (see below)
1993 Hardcopy only (see below)
1992 Hardcopy only (see below)

Hard copies
Hard copies of publications in this series are available for the years 1992 to the most recent year. 

Overview of series
This series - Research Expenditure: Selected Higher Education Statistics - is now a biennial publication (released every two years). These publications contain details about expenditure on research and development by each Australian university and includes information about the source of expenditure, field of research, type of expenditure, and research activity type.

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Staff

Current release - Staff 2008: Selected Higher Education Statistics

Previous issues - Selected Higher Education Statistics

2007 Unavailable Tables  Excel Sheet  (494.0 KB)
2006 Unavailable Tables  Excel Sheet  (747.5 KB)
2005 Report  PDF Document  (466.6 KB) Tables  Excel Sheet  (709.0 KB)
2004 Report  PDF Document  (108.7 KB) Tables  Excel Sheet  (565.5 KB)
2003 Unavailable Tables  Excel Sheet  (560.0 KB)
2002 Report and Tables PDF Document  (482.5 KB) Tables  Excel Sheet  (549.0 KB)
2001 Report and Tables PDF Document  (517.0 KB) Tables  Excel Sheet  (505.5 KB)
(Appendix 1.11 and Appendix 1.12 updated 23 May 2002)
2000 Report and Tables PDF Document  (403.9 KB) 

Tables  Excel Sheet  (437.5 KB)

1999 Report and Tables PDF Document  (615.4 KB) Hardcopy only (see below)
1998 Report and Tables PDF Document  (415.1 KB) Hardcopy only (see below)
1997 Report and Tables PDF Document  (325.7 KB) Hardcopy only (see below)
1996 Hardcopy only (see below)
1995 Hardcopy only (see below)
1994 Hardcopy only (see below)
1993 Hardcopy only (see below)
1992 Hardcopy only (see below)

Hard copies

Overview of series
This series - Staff: Selected Higher Education Statistics - contains statistics relating to staff in each Australian university as at 31 March (of each year).

Data in each publication is reported as numbers of staff and Full-time Equivalence (FTE) and includes information about age, gender, classification type and level, employment term, type of duties, etc.

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Students

Current releases


Previous issues - Selected Higher Education Statistics

2008 Full Year - Tables
2008 Full Year Student Summary  PDF  PDF Document  (20.9 KB) RTF  RTF  (24.3 KB)

First Half Year - Publication
PDF  PDF Document  (19.8 KB)   RTF  RTF  (43.9 KB)

First Half Year - Tables

2007

Full Year - Tables
2007 Full Year Student Summary
PDF  PDF Document  (25.6 KB) RTF  RTF  (40.0 KB)
Award course completions Excel Sheet (368 KB)

First Half Year - Publication  PDF Document  (50.2 KB)
First Half Year - Tables

 

2006

Full Year - Tables
Award course completions  Excel Sheet  (346.0 KB)

First half year - Tables
2005

Full Year - Tables 
Award course completions  Excel Sheet  (316.0 KB)

First Half Year - Tables
 
2004

Full Year - Tables
Award Course Completions  Excel Sheet  (295.5 KB)

First Half Year - Publication  (PDF)  PDF Document  (196.1 KB)
First Half Year - Tables
2003 Full Year - Tables
Award Course Completions  Excel Sheet  (193.5 KB)
First Half Year - Tables 
2002

Full Year - Publication  (PDF)  PDF Document  (818.7 KB)
Full Year - Tables
Award Course Completions  Excel Sheet  (191.0 KB)

First Half Year - Publication  (PDF)  PDF Document  (958.9 KB)
First Half Year - Tables

2001

Full Year - Publication  (PDF)  PDF Document  (1.0 MB)
Full Year - Tables  (Please note: Table 86 updated 23 May 2002)
Award Course Completions  Excel Sheet  (241.0 KB)

2000

Full Year - Publication  PDF Document  (815.2 KB)
Full Year - Tables
Full Year - Revised Tables
Award Course Completions  Excel Sheet  (139.5 KB)

1999 Students 1999: Selected Higher Education Statistics   
1998 Selected Higher Education Students Statistics: 1998  (PDF)  PDF Document  (1.3 MB)   
1997 Selected Higher Education Students Statistics: 1997  (PDF)  PDF Document  (1.2 MB) 
1996 Hardcopy only (see below)
1995 Hardcopy only (see below)
1994 Hardcopy only (see below) 
1993 Hardcopy only (see below)
1992 Hardcopy only (see below)

Hard copies

  • 1994 and later issues each cost $43.40 (including GST). 
  • The 1992 and 1993 editions cost $21.70 (including GST) per issue. 
  • To order a copy contact university.statistics@deewr.gov.au

Overview of series
This series - Students: Selected Higher Education Statistics -  contains statistics relating to students enrolled in higher education courses as at 31 March (of each year) in each Australian University.

Data in each publication is reported in numbers and Equivalent Full-time Student Load (EFTSU) and includes information about:

  • type and level of course;
  • mode of attendance;
  • field of study;
  • disciplines for units of study;
  • attendance type;
  • nationality;
  • age;
  • gender;
  • prior education;
  • country of birth;
  • location of residence;
  • Aboriginality;
  • other personal characteristics; and
  • liabilities through the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS).

Each publication also contains statistics about the number and characteristics of students completing award courses and types of courses completed.

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Time Series – Students

Current Release - Higher Education Students Time Series Tables, 2000: Selected Higher Education Statistics.

Hard copies

Overview of the series
This series - Higher Education Students Time Series Tables – contains statistics on students in Australia’s higher education institutions by selected characteristics from 1949 to 2000

Information about data also available as datasets and special analyses.

Enquires about these publications should be emailed to: university.statistics@deewr.gov.au