Top 10 Universities to Study in Australia

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Want to study in Australia? Here are the 10 world-class universities in Australia for you to consider:

The University of Adelaide

Established in 1874, the University of Adelaide is the oldest public university in South Australia and third-oldest in Australia. It was ranked 114 in the world in 2019. With over 100 Rhodes Scholars and five Nobel Laureates among its illustrious alumni, an exceptional talent base is one of its greatest assets.

The top courses offered are engineering (ranked 16), dentistry (ranked 32), and nursing (ranked 38).

The Australian National University

Ranked 24 in the world, the Australian National University is a leading centre for education and research. Located in the capital city, Canberra, it counts six Nobel Laureates and 49 Rhodes Scholars among its faculty and alumni. The highest-ranked courses include anthropology (ranked 7), politics (ranked 8), and developmental studies (ranked 9).

It has educated two prime ministers and a few Australian ambassadors. The university claims to have one of the country’s highest scores for research impact.

The University of Melbourne

Founded in 1853, the University of Melbourne is home to over 44,000 students and 4,000 faculty members. Located in the cultural capital of Australia, the student body is impressively multi-cultural, with over 45% registered from abroad.

Ranked 39 in the world, it has an extremely high research output and ranks 6th in the world according to the 2019 QS Graduate Employability Rankings. The University of Melbourne has produced many notable alumni like four Prime Ministers of Australia, five governors-general, and 10 Nobel laureates.

Monash University

With over 150 fields of research across 10 departments, this university comes in at 59 globally. It’s the 2nd-best university in the world for pharmacy and pharmacology and features in the top 18 full-time MBA programs in the world.

There are plenty of departmental scholarships up for grabs, so we definitely recommend that you apply early! It is the only Australian member of the M8 Alliance of Academic Health Centers, National Academies, and Universities.

The University of New South Wales

Ranked 43 globally, the University of New South Wales is one of the world’s leading research and teaching universities. Graduates from this university are one of the top choices for Australian employers, which is a bonus for international students looking to study in Australia.

The best courses offered are engineering (ranked 9), accounting and finance (ranked 10), and environmental studies (ranked 14). UNSW is one of the founding members of the Group of Eight, an alliance of Australian research-intensive universities.

The University of Queensland

Ranked 48 worldwide, The University of Queensland has a stellar reputation for global excellence. With over 15,000 international students across its three beautiful campuses, the diverse student community helps foster a real sense of belonging. In fact, the alumni network spans over 170 countries, so students can truly expect a global educational experience.

It is consistently ranked first for business administration, veterinary medicine, and life sciences in Australia. UQ has produced two Nobel laureates and about a hundred Rhodes Scholars among its staff and alumni.

The University of Sydney

Ranked 42 in the world by the QS World Rankings 2019, The University of Sydney offers a re-imagined curriculum with world-class facilities, inspirational academics, and vibrant campus life. It is 4th in the world for graduate employability, offering specialization across a diverse range of subjects.

You can choose from urbanism and music to information technology and even veterinary science! Highest ranked courses include social sciences and management (ranked 14), arts and humanities (ranked 15), and anatomy & physiology (ranked 10).

The University of Western Australia

Ranked 91 by the QS World Rankings 2019, The University of Western Australia has a dynamic community of lecturers, students and researchers. It is home to nearly 8,000 overseas students and offers an international learning environment.

It is the sixth-oldest university in Australia and considered one of the “sandstone universities”, an informal designation given to the oldest university in each state. Popular courses include anatomy & physiology (ranked 13), and agriculture & forestry (ranked 32).

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Founded in its current form in 1988, The University of Technology Sydney is a public research university. It is regarded as one of the world’s leading young universities (under 50 years old).

The university is ranked 140 in the world by QS World Rankings, 2020. Popular courses include nursing (ranked 10), and art & design(ranked 23).

The University of Newcastle (UoN)

Established in 1965, The University of Newcastle is an Australian public university with state-of-the-art facilities. The university has its primary campus in the Callaghan suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales. It is ranked 207 in the world by QS World University Rankings, 2020.

So what are you waiting for? Get your thinking cap on and start working on that application. Your dream to study in Australia is just a click away. Good luck!

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