Want to study in Australia, but know nothing about Australian universities? Learn about the background and excellent disciplines of Australian universities.
The following for everyone to take stock of the ranking of each institution and the advantages of the subject.
(Group of Eight): Australia is a non-governmental organization founded in 1999 by eight of Australia's oldest universities. Australia's eight famous schools are also known as Australia's Ivy League School. Australia's eighth National Congress ranked among the world's top 100 in 2017 / 18 QS World University Rankings.
QS University of the World Top 100 Australian University in 2018:
- Australian National University (No. 20);
- University of Melbourne (41st);
- University of New South Wales (45th);
- University of Queensland (47th);
- University of Sydney (50th);
- Monash University (60th);
- University of Western Australia (93rd)
1. Australian National University The Australian National University
Australian National University, abbreviated as ANU, is a world famous research university. Born in 1946 after World War II, it is Australia's only National University created by special legislation from the Federal Congress. ANU is a founding member of the International Union of Research Universities and a founding member of the Pacific Rim University Alliance, known as the first university in the Southern Hemisphere. As a leading member of the Group of Eight, ANU is a world-class university with outstanding teaching and research achievements, comparable to prestigious universities such as Harvard, Cambridge, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Distinguished alumni include six Nobel laureates, two Australian prime ministers, more than 30 current ministers, national dignitaries, distinguished scholars and business giants. Located in Canberra, the Australian capital, the Australian National University has a 145-hectare campus adjacent to the heart of Canberra, with more than 200 buildings on the campus, providing a safe, enjoyable and friendly learning environment for students.
2018 QS World University rankings: 20
World ranking of excellent disciplines: ANU's arts and humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences are ranked first in Australia and top 10 in the world; engineering and technology, life sciences in Australia are the third in the world, and all departments are ranked in the world's top 40.
2. The University of Melbourne, University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne, or UMel, is located in the heart of Melbourne, Australia's cultural capital, with an area of 22.5 hectares. Founded in 1853, it is recognized as one of Australia's most outstanding research institutes and the second oldest university in Australia. There are numerous art galleries and museums near or on campus, and studying in UM can give you the satisfaction of your cultural and spiritual life. The Business Department of the School of Economics and Business of the University of Melbourne (including management, finance and accounting) has been ranked first all year round in Australia, with actuarial insurance ranked among the top three in Australia. The School of Engineering is one of the best engineering schools in Australia. Engineering and science and technology majors rank first in Australia, 28th in the world, and other majors such as information technology, environmental water conservancy, geographic information are also good choices. Medical School is Australia's first medical school, biochemical research is the strength of UM. Victoria College of Arts is also one of Australia's top art schools with music, dance, art, drama, film and television courses.
2018 QS World University ranking: 41 Employment rate: 98.7% (QS graduates ranked seventh in employability)
World rankings in fields of excellence: education (5), law (8), computer science (13), humanities (13), accounting and finance (14), medicine (18), architecture (18), business management / economy (22)
3. The University of Sydney, University of Sydney
The University of Sydney, or USYD, is Australia's oldest university. Founded in 1850, it is located in Sydney, the financial center, trade center and tourism center of Australia and the entire southern hemisphere. It is hailed by the media as one of the most beautiful university campuses in the world. The historic University of Sydney, also known in the media as "Australia's first School", is also a core member of the World University Alliance, the Pacific Rim University Alliance, Australia's eight-School Alliance and the Asia-Pacific Alliance for International Trade Education and Research.
The University of Sydney Business School is one of the best schools in Australia and has the highest college entrance scores, with AACSB and EQUIS accredited business schools as part of the CEMS Business School Alliance (only one university is selected from each country); Medical schools are among the top 20 majors in the world (anatomy and physiology-10th, medicine-15th, etc.), pacemakers, B-ultrasound scanners, cochlear implants, CPAP respirators and so on are invented by their graduates; The law school is the only partner of Harvard law school in the southern hemisphere (six current federal justices of Australia, three of whom graduated from the university of Sydney)
2018 QS World University ranking: 50 Employment rate: 96.9% (QS graduates ranked fourth in employability)
World rankings in fields of excellence: arts and humanities (15), life sciences and medicine (17), social sciences and management (25), natural sciences (36), life sciences and medicine (41)
4. The University of New South Wales, University of New South Wales
The University of New South Wales (UNSW,) of Australia has been the main force of higher education in Australia for more than 50 years since it was founded, and has occupied an extremely important position in the Asia-Pacific region with its innovative teaching and research as the driving force. Universities work closely with industry, business and public research groups at the international and national levels, thus ensuring the convergence of curricula with today's fast-changing world. It also ensures that students are aligned with developments in their respective fields of specialization.
The University of New South Wales's School of Engineering is among the best in Australia, including computers, photovoltaic, photoelectric, solar, telecommunications, civil engineering, and so on. Business school is one of the top ten business schools in the world, accounting first in Australia, and 11th in the world. The Institute of Environmental Architecture is Australia's largest school of architecture, including industrial design, architectural design, city design, urban planning, landscape architecture.
2018 QS World University ranking: 45
World rankings in fields of excellence: social sciences and management (22), engineering and science and technology (31), arts and humanities (36), life sciences and medicine (44)
5. University of Queensland The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland (UQ,), located on the eastern coast of Australia, is Australia's leading teaching and research university. It is also the largest and oldest university in Queensland. The university is one of Australia's eight key universities and one of the three Australian universities entering the 21-University Union (Universities 21). The University of Queensland in Australia is the most well-funded university in Australia, and its status in Australian universities is equivalent to that of Stanford University in the United States. There are 3200 graduate students and doctoral students of a research nature, accounting for 55 percent of the total number of graduate students. The employment and income levels of the school's graduates are well above the Australian average.
The tuition fees at the University of Queensland are relatively cheap. Kunda's biology department is one of Australia's top majors in environmental science, chemistry and physics. Because it is located in the tourist city, tourism and hotel management courses are famous courses at the University of Queensland. Translation courses at the University of Queensland are certified by NATTI (Translation Tier III) and require lower admission. Kunda is known for its business, translation (simultaneous interpretation), engineering (water resources management, urban planning, electronic engineering,), IT, commercial law).
2018 QS World University rankings: 47
World ranking of outstanding disciplines: life sciences and medicine (32), social sciences and management (39)
6. Monash University, Monash University
Monash University, one of the largest national universities in Australia, was founded by Congress in 1958 and is the second oldest university in the state of Victoria. Its overall strength is among the highest among universities, and it is also a world-renowned research-intensive university. Was named a five-star university in Australia. It also has campuses and scientific research centers in many countries on four continents, and cooperates closely with universities and colleges in the field of scientific research around the world. In North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Asia, it has established cooperative relations and formed alliances with Africa. Monash University has seven campuses in Melbourne, each of which has its own characteristics. The School of Business and Economics is Australia's largest business school; the only one in the Big eight with a specialized IT department, ranked in the top 50 of the world's universities for IT technology. The Law School is one of Australia's most prestigious law schools, with more than 100 international exchanges and overseas studies.
2018 QS World University rankings: 60
World rankings in fields of excellence: life sciences and medicine (28), social sciences and management (29), arts and humanities (40), engineering and science and technology (44)
7. University of Western Australia The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia (UWA,) was founded in 1911. Perth, the capital of Western Australia, is one of the best universities in Australia, and it is also one of the top eight major universities in Australia. The employment rate for engineering graduates at the University of Western Australia is 100%, with a starting salary of about 7- one hundred and twenty thousand Australian dollars. Among them, IT, electronic engineering, computer science, network research and other major is the strong specialty of Western Australia. Second, Western Australia has one of Australia's leading dental specialties, as well as leading oral health centres, biomolecules and chemistry centres, and medical and surgical technology centres. In addition to the above disciplines, the University of Western Australia is also renowned for biology, marine science, medicine, mining engineering, civil engineering and structure, agriculture and forestry, business, and law.
Tuition fees at the University of Western Australia are 2-30, 000 yuan lower than those in other parts of Australia, and the cost of living is about 1-3 yuan cheaper than the rest of Australia. In addition, the University of Western Australia provides a preferential scholarship policy to reduce the financial burden of parents.
2018 QS World University ranking: 93
World ranking of excellent disciplines: life Sciences and Medicine (55), Mining Engineering (11), Agriculture and Forestry (31), Civil and structural Engineering (45), Nursing (49), Anthropology (47)
8. The University of Adelaide, University of Adelaide
Adelaide University, or UA, founded in 1874, is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Australia. By 2008, Adelaide had produced five Nobel laureates and 108 Rhodes. Singapore's two presidents graduated from the school. Ada is the biggest beneficiary of the new immigration policy and the only university in the Big eight with a five-point bonus in remote areas; Australia's most Nobel Prize-winning university; and 1250 graduate and doctoral students of a research nature, or 51 percent of the total number of graduate students. City: Adelaide (population, 1.18 million, fifth largest city in Australia).
Adelaide University is the largest agricultural research center, plant and animal research center in the Southern Hemisphere. The school has Australia's most famous wine research and education centre. Australia's main oil-producing areas are in South Australia, providing a good research base for petroleum engineering; Ada has the most advanced biomedical and laser diagnostic laboratories, in which electronic engineering, network engineering, computer specialty are extremely strong; The University's Medical School is one of the best in Australia, and Colgate's Clinical Research Center for Stomatology is also located in Ada University. Adelaide University specializes in medicine, accounting finance, market management, engineering, and IT, wine making.
2018 QS World University rankings: 109
World ranking of outstanding disciplines: mining engineering (35), agriculture and forestry (48), dentistry (29)
-non-eight Australian universities-
In addition to the eight universities, there are other good universities in Australia. The following four non-eight schools are recommended:
Macquarie University Macquarie University
Macquarie University is an Australian research public university founded in 1964. Macquarie University is known for its excellent academic achievements and high-quality research, so it is often called the first of four-star universities. Macquarie University has four major schools, School of Business and Economics, School of Arts, School of Science, School of Humanities. And has been known for its accounting and business courses, especially actuarial (the first school in Australia to offer an actuarial course).
2018 QS World University rankings: 240
University of Tasmania, University of Tasmania
Founded in 1890, the University of Tasmania is one of the four largest historical schools in Australia and a member of the Sandstone School (the remaining five are the University of Melbourne, the University of Sydney, the University of Queensland, the University of Western Australia and the University of Adelaide). Its Academy of Life Sciences is known for its high-quality teaching and world-class research activities. The Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology is the university's largest and most diverse college. Its environmentalists master pristine wilderness and natural sites, which are unique internationally. There are also courses in fisheries, oceanography, wilderness management, geology, and the world's first degree in Antarctica. With Tasmania and the Northern Territory in Tasmania, immigrants can get a 5-point increase in remote areas, which is a good choice for students who plan to emigrate.
2018 QS World University rankings: 313
Bond University Bond University
Bond University is Australia's first private university; based in Queensland, Australia's Gold Coast City, Robina District. Although in the world ranking is not high, but all aspects of the school conditions are quite good, the employment rate is very high. Bond University, a vibrant and innovative institution, is known as Harvard in the Southern Hemisphere for its high-quality teaching quality. Its various subjects have gained remarkable international reputation, including the successful international business administration courses (MBA), practical business courses (accounting, marketing, etc.), innovative information technology courses (IT), Create Australian law courses that combine practical and theoretical skills and practical pedagogy with high employment rates, (Educational Practice), and so on.
2018 QS World University rankings: 431-440
University of West Sydney Western Sydney University
The University of Western Sydney, or WSU, is located in New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 1989, the University of West Sydney is among the top 3% of all universities in the world, and the international reputation for research-led, student-centric teaching is growing.
The University of West Sydney offers a bachelor's degree in translation, the only NATTI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters)-certified programme in Australia at the undergraduate level. Students can automatically obtain the NATTI certificate as long as they reach the standard when they graduate. In addition, the study of translation can also enhance their English and Chinese proficiency. The University of West Sydney's real estate undergraduate has more than 30 years of history, and excellent teaching quality has helped many students in the real estate industry achieve a career. If you are committed to becoming a real estate talent, the University of West Sydney's close link between industry-front theory and practice will be a great choice.
2018 QS World University rankings: 551x600
