Source: Nous analysis: University 2019 financial reports: UQ, WSU, UTas (2018), USyd, USO, UOW, UNSW, UNE, UMelb, QUT, Mac, JCU, CDU, ANU (2018), Curtin.
Cumulative grouped cost efficiency levers for 15 Australian universities, ranked by estimated size and speed
A phased approach will balance quick wins with sustainable savings
1,600
1,400
1,200
1,000
800
600
400
200
0
First 6 months
6-12 months
Beyond 12 months
Professional services
External spending
Space utilisation
Research productivity
Course archiecture
Cumulative value ($m)