Australia’s Group of Eight (Go8) – QS 2022 Rankings
| Rank | University |
|---|---|
| 27 | Australian National University (ANU) |
| 37 | University of Melbourne |
| 38 | University of Sydney |
| 43 | University of New South Wales (UNSW) |
| 47 | University of Queensland (UQ) |
| 58 | Monash University |
| 93 | University of Western Australia |
| 108 | University of Adelaide |
Highlights of Top Australian Universities
Australian National University (ANU)
- Reputation: Leading research university in the Southern Hemisphere, often compared to Harvard for its influence.
- Strengths: Advanced research facilities, global research network, partnerships with Oxford, Cambridge, Yale.
- Specialties: Academic excellence, world-class facilities, links to Australian government and think tanks.
University of Melbourne
- Reputation: #1 in Oceania, top 30 worldwide for many disciplines.
- Strengths: High employability, diverse student body from 130+ countries, strong arts, business, law, and science programs.
- Specialties: Multicultural campus, wide range of courses—architecture, economics, law, health sciences.
University of Sydney
- Reputation: Oldest university in Australia, top 3 domestically.
- Strengths: State-of-the-art facilities, largest university library in Australia, diverse research opportunities.
- Specialties: Excellence in law, medicine, arts, business—over 160 years of history.
University of New South Wales (UNSW)
- Reputation: Renowned for innovation and world-class research, especially in engineering and MBA programs.
- Strengths: Extensive experience with international students, strong reputation in Asia-Pacific.
University of Queensland (UQ)
- Reputation: Consistently ranked in the world’s top 100.
- Strengths: Breakthrough research (e.g., cervical cancer vaccine, solar energy).
- Specialties: Over 350 programs in six faculties—engineering, business, health sciences, and more.
