Know the Top Universities in Australia

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Australia is one of the top destinations for pursuing higher education for overseas students. The education system is lauded and recognised across the globe. Modern educational infrastructure and world-class training facilities attract students from everywhere. Conducive environment, high living standard, liberal society, welcoming locals, best student cities, and so on delivers an enlightening studying experience to students.

The presence of world’s best universities is another reason that influences students to study in Australia. The state is a top destination for international studies in various study fields. It has 37 (out of 43) universities included amongst the world’s best according to QS World University Ranking, two more from 2017.

Most importantly, seven universities are ranked in the Top 100 QS World University Ranking edition of 2018. Here are the seven top universities of Australia for aspirants to get world-class study experience:

  1. Australian National University

Australian National University is the highest ranked university in Australia. Ranked 20th globally, the ANU is in the capital city Canberra and produced two Prime Ministers of the country.

  1. University of Melbourne

Known as the second oldest universities in Australia, the University of Melbourne ranked 41st in the global ranking. It has over 47, 000 students including 12, 000 overseas students from different nations. The university has produced nine Nobel Prize winner – the highest for any Australian university.

  1. University of New South Wales (UNSW)

Ranked 3rd and 45th in the world, the University of New South Wales was established in the year 1949. The UNSW has partnership with over 200 universities globally and aiming to be Australia’s global university by 2025. It has produced the largest number of millionaires than other universities.

  1. University of Queensland (UQ)

The University of Queensland is another addition to the top 50 universities band bagging 47th position in 2018. UQ is a co-founder of Group of Eight, a collaboration of research-intensive universities enabling innovation in Australia. It was involved in the development of HPV vaccine which helps in preventing cervical cancer.

  1. University of Sydney

The University of Sydney is the oldest university in the country established in 1850. Its ranked 50 in the global ranking and hosting over 60, 000 students. The campus of the university is beautiful and noted for neo-gothic buildings.

  1. Monash University

The Monash University has moved up five places to rank 60 in 2018. Located in the most liveable city – Melbourne, the university has campuses outside the country in India, Malaysia, Italy and China. It was established in the year 1958.

  1. University of Western Australia (UWA)

The University of Western Australia is the first university in Western Australia, built in 1911. Located in Perth, UWA ranked 93rd in the latest edition of QS University Ranking. It has 24, 000 students studying across nine faculties.

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