All That You Need To Know About The Go8 Universities Of Australia

Australia’s Go8 is a prestigious group of Australia’s leading research-intensive universities that consistently rank among the top universities in the country. Seven of these universities are among the top 100 universities in the world and all of them rank within the top 150 universities globally.

Here is a list of the Go8 universities ranked globally.

University - QS Rankings

Australian National University - 31

University of Sydney - 40

University of Melbourne - 41

University of New South Wales - 44

University of Queensland - 46

Monash University - 55

University of Western Australia - 92

University of Adelaide -106

Is your dream university a part of the Go8? Here is a little about each university to help you narrow down your search.

#1. Australian National University

The Australian National University in Canberra was established in 1946. It has been consistently ranked in the Global University Employability Ranking, which is proof that it equips its students with the skills and knowledge required for professional life. The research done at this open-research university impacts 95% of global industry research.

The university has four study-specific centres and seven colleges, all of which revolve around research and teaching. The academic curriculum for graduate and professional degree programs and the extra-curricular and cultural activities are maintained by the 15-membered University Council. The university takes personal responsibility for student accommodation in its residential halls.

#2. University of Sydney

The University of Sydney was established in 1850 and has grown to be one of the top open-research universities in the world. In 1858, the university received a Royal Charter from Queen Victoria that put it on par with the universities from the United Kingdom.

The university provides undergraduate and postgraduate programs, and professional, specialist and liberal studies degrees and allows students to research in the following fields: science, pharmacy, veterinary science, arts, architecture, economics and social work. The university has three schools welcoming students from over 134 countries, runs 200+ clubs for students and its library houses over 5.2 million books.

#3. University of Melbourne

Founded in 1853, the University of Melbourne is the second oldest university for higher education and research. Times Higher Education World University Rankings ranked the university no. 1 in Australia and 32 worldwide in 2017-2018.

Attracting students from over 150 countries, the university is known for its contribution to both education and research. There are 22 faculties and graduate schools and 6,500 staff members. The university has 11 academic institutions including many research institutes across Melbourne and rural Victoria. The university offers undergraduate, graduate coursework and graduate research programs along with single-subject studies.

#4. University of New South Wales

Established in 1949, the University of New South Wales, Sydney, was quick to gain its statutory status by the Parliament of New South Wales. It developed to be one of Australia’s best open research universities known for its groundbreaking research and industry connections.

The University of New South Wales that has more millionaire alumni than any other university in Australia is also among the most preferred universities by Australia’s most significant employers. The university has eight campuses across the country. Its eight faculties, 47 schools, and 127 institutions offer a wide range of courses for students to choose from.

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#5. University of Queensland

The University of Queensland located in Brisbane and founded in 1909 has bagged more national teaching awards than any other Australian university. The university is known for its teaching excellence, with over 7,000 staff members. International students from over 141 countries attend the University of Queensland.

The university has eight globally recognized research institutes. There are 100+ research centres that are open to scientists and engineers. Apart from UG and PG courses, the university offers advanced facilities including Advanced Engineering Building, Oral Health Center, Pharmacy Australia Center for Excellence and Boeing Research.

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#6. Monash University

Monash University, founded in 1958 in Melbourne, is the largest university in Australia and the second oldest in the state. It has four campuses in Victoria and one in Malaysia. There are also research institutes and graduate schools located in Italy, China and India.

Students from 170+ countries attend Monash University and deem it to be one of the best universities to acquire technical skills for a successful career. The campus includes faculties such as health sciences, engineering and IT, business, economics, law and arts.

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#7. University of Western Australia

Founded in 1911, the University of Western Australia in Perth ranks among the cream (top 1%) of the world’s universities. It offers programs for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees, along with specialization courses that complement the program opted for.

The university has dedicated and expert faculty for individual streams and was given a five-star rating by the Good Universities Guide in 2018 for its low student-to-teacher ratio. There are over 140 clubs and student societies managed by the Student Guild. 

#8. University of Adelaide

The University of Adelaide was established in 1874, which makes it the oldest of Australia’s universities. The main campus in North Terrace houses the famous Barr Smith Library. There are four other campuses all of which offer accommodation and are situated close to local amenities.

The university offers about 200 UG and PG programs to almost 8000 international students. The curriculum has five faculty disciplines including health and medical sciences, general sciences, mathematics, art and professions.

To Conclude

There you have it- Australia’s top eight universities. The Group of Eight universities all have world-wide recognition and a degree from one of these can scale your career options.

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