Top Universities in Australia — Rankings for top Australian universities
Top Universities in Australia — Australia is home to plenty of prestigious universities that are highly ranked and globally renowned. Australian Universities promote innovation, creativity, and independent thinking among their students.International students who study and live in Australia find Australian education as rewarding with excellent job opportunities available worldwide after completion of their studies. According to QS world ranking 2019 data, the top universities in Australia include Australian National University, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, University of Queensland, etc.
Things you need to know before applying for studies in Australia:
- Study program to be pursued in Australia and its future prospects
- Visa application process
- Health insurance plans
- Cost of living in respective city
- Understanding about course curriculum and grading system
- Overall tuition fees & living expenses
- Working while studying options
In this article, you will get the latest updates about the top universities in Australia for international students, their courses and living costs.
Top Universities in Australia — Latest Top Australian University Ranking Updates
Based on QS World Rankings 2019, we have listed the top universities in Australia in the table below. It also highlights the Australian Rank and Global Ranking of the universities along with their location.
Top Universities in Australia — Australian National University
The Australian National University (ANU) is a world-leading centre for education and research. It is ranked as #1 in Australia and #29 in the world. It is further distinguished by an outstanding record for student satisfaction and graduate employability. It is located in the capital city of Canberra offering various degree options and world-class academics and lecturers to students, transforming them into ‘job-ready’ graduates.
University Key Facts
University Key Facts
- One of the highest in Australia for International Outlook
- Ranked 1st in Australia and 29th in the world
- 15 individual subjects ranked in the world top 25 out of which 13 are number one in Australia
- 50% of students are undertaking postgraduate degree programs
- ANU counts six Nobel Laureates among the staff
- 96% of broad-field research at ANU is rated well above world standard for student demand, student retention, student-teacher ratio, etc.
- ANU had around 25,500 students in 2018 and approx. 5,000 students lived on campus in 2018 which was more than 20 percent of the total student population
- One of the highest average teacher-student ratios among Australia’s leading universities
- University is located in Canberra which enjoys the highest quality of life in the world
Top Courses at ANU
15 subjects are ranked in the world’s top 25 out of which 13 are number one in Australia . ANU is ranked seventh in the world for Geography and thirteenth for Automation & Control. Other strong performing subjects are Earth Sciences (ranked 23rd in the world) and Telecommunication Engineering (ranked 30th). The university is divided into 7 colleges with 1 dedicated research unit called NARU campus. The university is solving challenging problems in fields such as Environment and Sustainability, Health and Medicine, and Science and Innovative Technology.
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Living in Canberra
Canberra is a great place for international students to pursue higher studies. Canberra has a huge range of housing options to suit your needs, budget, etc. that includes
- Homestay — Living with a Canberra family offers a welcoming environment and provides a stable base for a new life in Canberra.
- Temporary — This includes self-contained and serviced apartments, hostels etc.
- Shared apartments — Sharing accommodation is a great way to share the cost of living with other people and make new friends.
- Renting — Homes for rent are leased through real estate agencies and are advertised through agencies and various websites, etc. It may cost up to USD 566 per week for a house and USD 424 for apartments.
- Student accommodation — Australian National University, the University of Canberra and the Canberra Institute of Technology all offer a broad range of on-campus student accommodation options to suit your preference and budget.
Top Universities in Australia — University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne is one of the leading universities in Australia. It boasts a strong research performance, excellence in learning and teaching. It is ranked 2nd in Australia and 38th in the world. Also, in terms of graduate employability, the university holds the 7th position worldwide. Out of the total courses offered, 14 subjects are placed in the top 20 internationally.
University Key Facts
- There are currently more than 50,000 students out of which 40% are international.
- They have the most cited researchers in Australia.
- 97–98% of undergraduates and postgraduates get good jobs within 3–5 years of study.
Students can choose from various subjects for their Bachelor’s degree.
The students can pursue the following courses at the University of Melbourne
There are 400 professional coursework and higher research degrees, certificates and diplomas offered by 10 faculties:
Living in Melbourne
It is one of the world’s most attractive cities for the last seven years as reported by the Economist Intelligence Unit. Melbourne is home to a population from over 140 different cultures and is food-obsessed, with many excellent restaurants. Plenty of housing options are available for international students including residential colleges, purpose-built apartments and private housing, all on or close to the campus.
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Top Universities in Australia — University of Sydney
University of Sydney is one of the world’s top universities which has received a Royal Charter from Queen Victoria. Undergraduate courses provide enriching opportunities through unparalleled flexibility, real-world projects and research. It is ranked #3 in Australia and #42 in world based on QS rankings. Currently, there are more than 46,000 students enrolled in the university.
University Key Facts
- There are 3,50,000 alumni across 170 countries
- There are 250+ exchange opportunities
- There are 8,100 fixed term staff at the university
- By August 2019, around 73,000 students were enrolled in the university
Courses at the University of Sydney
There are various UG degree courses which international students can pursue such as Architecture and Environments, Design Computing, Media and Communication, Economics, Education, Dental Medicine, Advanced Computing, Engineering, Applied Science and Project Management. Students can also pursue Masters courses in the fields like Urban Design, Architectural Design, Electronic Arts, Nursing, Medicine, Big Data in Business, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Management, Marketing and MBA.
Living in Sydney
Mercer’s 2016 report shows Sydney as one of the best cities in Australia. It has a population of 5 million and over 60% of Australia’s top 100 companies are located here. Housing accommodation is quite expensive in Sydney. Roughly 1 bedroom flat (apartment) in the City Centre costs more than AUD 2,000 per month and 1 bedroom flat outside the City Centre can cost around AUD 1,386 per month.
According to the QS world rankings, it is among the top 5 study destinations for international students who want to pursue an MBA abroad. Read MBA in Australia article here.
Top Universities in Australia — University of New South Wales
University of New South Wales (UNSW) is one of the top 100 universities in the world. UNSW has more than 59,000 students and a strong research community of 7,000 scholars. It ranks 4th in Australia and 43rd in the world. According to the University data, more than USD 900 million has been planned to be invested over 10 years to attract researchers within the top 5% of their fields internationally. The main UNSW campus is located on a 38-hectare site at Kensington, seven kilometres from the centre of Sydney.
University Key Facts
- There are 47 schools, 125 centres and institutes and 18 colleges and student accommodations.
- There are 2,838 academic staff at the university.
- There are 290 Scientia fellows and 700 Scientia PhD Scholars.
- It is ranked 14th as “The most international universities”.
Top courses at the university are:
- Art & Design
- Arts & Social Sciences
- Built Environment
- Business School
- UNSW Canberra
- Engineering
- Law
- Medicine
- Science
Top Universities in Australia — University of Queensland
University of Queensland (UQ) is ranked #5 in Australia and #47 in the world based on QS rankings. UQ has a strong focus on teaching excellence, having won more Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT) than any other universities in the country.
University Key Facts
- They have 53,696 students out of which 18,074 are international students from 134 countries.
- The main campuses of the UQ are St Lucia, Gatton, Herston.
- There are 6 departments in the university.
- Graduate job rate from UQ is 78.2% (average full-time rate for Bachelor degree) whereas Australia’s national average is 73.3%
- There are more than 6,000 staff at the university and the top programs (by maximum enrollments) are Doctor of Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).
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Top Courses at the University of Queensland
Students can pursue Bachelors, Masters and research-level studies at UQ. Popular Masters courses are MSc Tourism, Hotel and Travel Management, MSc Data Science, MBA, MS in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Agriculture Science, Biotechnology and Psychology and Bachelors in similar courses.
Most popular subject domains at UQ are:
- Agriculture, animals and food
- Business, Economics, Law and Tourism
- Engineering, Architecture and IT
- Environment and Planning
- Humanities
- Science and Mathematics
- Psychology
- Pharmacy
- Social Science and Humanities
- Nutrition Sciences
- Indigenous Sciences
Living in Brisbane
With a population of 2 million, people enjoy a relaxed lifestyle in Brisbane. Most of the residents in Brisbane were born overseas. During your first few weeks in the city, you will need around AUD 2,500 to set up, including accommodation costs, money to set up your new home, and food and transport. Thereafter, you will need to spend around AUD 500 for rent, food, transport, bills, study costs, etc.
Type of course and its duration determine the length of stay of an international student in Australia. Read “Student visa Australia” article.
Originally published at https://admission.buddy4study.com on November 13, 2019.
