See the Overview of Top Universities In Australia.

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The age of admission to university is usually 18 (although most admit exceptional students at a younger age) and courses are usually for three years, although some last for four. This could be seen as a big advantage for foreign students from countries where courses often last much longer and helps Australian universities attract a large number of overseas students.

Foreign students must have an adequate knowledge of English (unless studying English!). If English isn’t your mother tongue or the language in which you gained your previous qualifications, you must take the Short Selection Test (SST). Private health

insurance is required by all students, e.g. Medibank Private overseas student health cover.

Students must be attending full-time courses but are permitted to take part-time jobs of up to 20 hours per week to help cover their living costs.

TOP AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES

1. UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE

Up 16 places to rank joint 109 in 2018, the University of Adelaide is another of the oldest universities in Australia, established in 1874. Another Group of Eight member, the university has over 25,000 students enrolled at its five campuses in the state of South Australia.

2. UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, SYDNEY (UTS)

The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) continues to improve its ranking position, now ranked 176 in the world, up 17 places from last year. Despite its name, UTS has strengths in several non-technological subjects such as nursing, art and design, sports and law.

3. UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE

Up 21 places to now rank joint 224, the University of Newcastle (UON) this year overtakes the University of Wollongong as Australia’s 10 highest ranked university. Established in 1965, UON is particularly well-regarded for the subjects of mining

engineering, architecture, nursing and sociology.

4. AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU)

Up two places this year to now rank 20 in the world, Australian National University (ANU) is consistently Australia’s highest-ranked institution. ANU is located in the country’s capital, Canberra, and is the only university to be created by the Parliament of Australia.

Among its alumni are two Australian prime ministers.

5. UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

The second-oldest university in Australia (founded in 1853), the University of Melbourne is ranked joint 41 this year alongside South Korea’s KAIST. The university has around 47,000 students, including more than 12,000 international students, and has been  associated with nine Nobel Prize winners – the most of any Australian university.

6. UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND

The University of Queensland (UQ) has also moved up this year, and is now ranked within

the global top 50 (it’s joint 47). Mainly located in Brisbane, UQ is a founding member of the Group of Eight, a coalition of research-intensive Australian universities which are responsible for such innovations as the invention of the HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer.

7. UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

Ranked 50 in the world in 2018, the University of Sydney is the oldest Australian university, having been established in 1850. Now hosting around 60,000 students, the university’s campus is noted for its beautiful neo-gothic buildings. Also a member of the Group of Eight, the university offers the broadest range of programs of any Australian university.

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