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Top Universities in Australia for International Students 2020-2021
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Australia is a beautiful island country, it is admired all over the globe for its stunning natural beauty, progressive outlook, and open-minded people. Over the past few years, there is one other reason why Australia has become increasingly popular, the stellar education system. Australian Universities have been ranked among the best in the world, and has become a top choice among international students.
Recently, we have seen tremendous growth in the number of students seeking admission in Australian institutions. A number of factors play an important role when determining an ideal study abroad destination, from university ranking to tuition fee, and from student services to scholarships. Australian Universities have consistently maintained their place in the QS World University Rankings for years and likewise, many universities were featured in the list for the year 2020.
Mentioned below are the top universities in Australia for international students:
? Australian National University
ANU has consistently been ranked among the best universities in the world, and the highest-ranked in Australia. The university was ranked 29th in the world as per the QS World University Ranking and that is the best ranking for any Australian University. The University is located in Australia's capital city of Canberra, it was established in the year 1946 and has a total of over 15,000 students studying there currently. The main campus of the university includes seven colleges that offer teaching and research opportunities and is particularly known for its programs in arts and social sciences. It offers some of the best programs in the field of linguistics, international relations, political science, and so on.
? University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne is a public university located in Melbourne, Australia, and established in the year 1853. It ranks 38th in the QS World University Rankings and ranks 2nd in the entire country. UoM comes among the oldest universities in Australia and an ideal destination for international students all over the world. The university has successfully produced numerous Australian Prime Ministers, Governor Generals, and 10 Noble Laureates have either been students of faculty members at this university. It offers a wide range of courses from architecture and engineering, to law and performing arts, with both undergraduate and graduate programs. The university ranks 7th in the world in terms of graduate employability and has, therefore, become a preferred choice among students.
? University Of Sydney
The University of Sydney is the oldest university in Australia, it was founded in the year 1850 in Sydney. The university has been consistently ranked among the best universities in the country and the world. The University ranked 42 in the QS World Ranking and is home to over 50,000 students including students from all over the world. The University is also famous for its stunning campus and is ranked among the top 10 most beautiful universities in the world. With a total of nine faculties and schools, the University of Sydney offers more degree programs than any other university in the country. Along with producing over 110 Rhodes Scholars and 19 Gates Scholars, the University has produced seven Australian Prime Ministers.
? University of New South Wales (UNSW)
The University of New South Wales is a public research university that was established in the year 1949. The UNSW is located in Kensington, Sydney and ranks 4th in Australia and 43rd in the world as per the QS World Ranking. The University is home to over 54,000 students from over 130 countries across the world. The university has become immensely popular among international students, and the foreign student representation in the university has been increasing. The University is home to over nine faculties, with a number of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees.
? University of Queensland
The University of Queensland is a public research university located in Brisbane, Queensland, and established in the year 1909. It ranks 5th in Australia and 47th in the world as per the QS Rankings. The university houses over 52,000 students, out of which over 15,000 are international students from over 150 countries all over the world. Students can study associate, graduate, postgraduate, doctoral programs across six faculties, one college, and a graduate school. The university has been a top choice among students from all over the world and has produced numerous successful industry professionals.
Australia has numerous universities in the top universities list, and its education system has been lauded across the globe. You can apply to top Australian universities with Canam and allow us to be part of the most memorable and life changing journey of your life.
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