What are the best universities in Australia for higher education?

Australia is an ideal destination for international studies by students from all over the world. Top quality of education is offered at 1100 educational institutions under 43 universities. About 645,185 international students studied in Australia in 2015.

Most of the students were enrolled in the higher education sector, followed by Vocational Education and Training (VET), the English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) and schooling. The number of enrolment is expected to rise significantly over the years, making Australia a global education hub.

According to QS World University Ranking in 2018, seven Australian universities have featured in the top 100 universities and a further ten in the list of Top 300. It reflects the standards and quality of education offered at the universities.

You might be wondering the name of the top universities in Australia to seek admission. Here is the list of five universities:

  1. Australian National University (ANU)

This university is in the capital of Australia, and only university created by the Parliament of Australia. The university has a huge alumni base which includes two Australian Prime Ministers.

2.The University of Melbourne

With a total of 47,000 enrolments including 12,000 international students, this university has had an association with nine noble prize winners which is the most for any Australian university.

  1. University of New South Wales

Established in 1949, the university is responsible for producing more millionaires than any Australian University.  It aims to be the global university of Australia and has tie-ups with over 200 universities around the world.

  1. University of Sydney

This is the oldest Australian University, and it was established in 1850. It is hosting over 50,000 international students with Neo-Gothic buildings in the campus, a significant attraction for students.

  1. Monash University

Located in Melbourne, this university was established in 1958. It is operating campuses in countries like Malaysia, Italy, India and China.

Do you dream of studying in one of these universities?

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