Study in Australia: Top Universities, Courses, Cost, Scholarships & Placements

As one of the most sought-after study destinations, it’s obvious that it is home to some of the top-class universities in the world.

So, if you are seeking to study in Australia, you made quite a good decision.

As compared to other countries, Australia has more in terms of living expenses. Whether it's Student Housing Melbourne, Perth, or any study city in the country, you will find budget-friendly prices.

Here’s the list we’ve made of the top universities in Australia:

The University of Melbourne

International tuition: 39,168 AUD (2017 – 18)

This takes the lead as one of the top-class universities in Australia, it ranks first in the country and 14th place on the global ranking. It laid its foundation in 1853 in a small space with only and

16 students and four professors. And, today, it has emerged as one of the best universities to study in Australia. It has over 10 residential colleges where students live, while most also prefer to stay off-campus student accommodation in Melbourne. Did you know that few of the country's PM and governor-general have graduated from the University of Melbourne? No wonder it is loved by students from across the world.

There are around 207 UG and 183 PG programs offered to students in:

Arts and Humanities (68)
Business and Management (5)
Engineering and Technology (14)
Life Sciences and Medicine (70)
Natural Sciences (21)
Others (8)
Social Sciences and Management (21)

The university also supports students in financial assistance through scholarships. Even after studies from here, they help you with job placements in big industries, companies, etc.

The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)

UNSW takes second place when it comes to gaining a name in the country and # =19 on a global ranking. This university has an international research network with 4 subjects ranked in the top 20 worldwide universities. It is dedicated to teaching students and creating fast forward-thinking students to make an impact and career-focused to grow to their full potential. They have many campuses with the main one in Sydney and voted the best in terms of safety. It also received the highest rate of graduates receiving employment with the highest salaries. For students who seek financial aid, there are scholarships available to apply. There are residence halls on campus provided by the university. And, campus housing is also available!

There are around 161 UG and 155 PG programs offered to students in:

Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture (61)
Faculty of Engineering (18)
Faculty of Law and Justice (23)
Faculty of Medicine and Health (9)
Faculty of Science (40)
Others (10)

The University of Sydney

Tuition Fee/year 14,630 AUD

The university that takes the third place in ranking on a national level is The University of Sydney. It also takes =19 in global university rankings. This is one top-class institution with a great student community, and fun campus life offering over 400 areas of study. So there’s a lot of choices that students can choose to study here. The university is big on its investment, it has given over a billion to many different initiatives to create a better place for the people of Australia and the world. It excels in its innovative collaboration driven by its research facilities students and support of over 90 research centers.

There are around 126 UG and 263 PG programs offered to students in:

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Medicine and Health
Faculty of Science
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
The University of Sydney Business School / The University of Sydney Law School
The University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning
University of Sydney Business School

Australian National University (ANU)

International Tuition Fee/year: 39,024 AUD

The next leading university in Australia is ANU as it is ranked as the most international university. And even in the country of Australia, it has a good reputation and ranking. It is taught by the best Nobel laureates and alumni of other universities for many comprehensive degrees. The main campus is in Canberra and attracts many international students. The way of teaching is very modern, it informs and teaches students to address the global issues of the world in climate, biodiversity, energy alternatives, and other challenges of the world. The research programs include combating these through subjects of engineering, science, law, humanities, and art. It is also part of the Group of Eight.

There are around 88 UG and 169 PG programs offered to students in:

ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences (30)
ANU College of Asia & the Pacific (9)
ANU College of Engineering, Computing & Cybernetics (7)
ANU College of Health & Medicine (4)
ANU College of Law (1)
ANU College of Science (19)
College of Business and Economics (18)