Study in Australia - List of top universities to study in Australia, Cost & Visa

Study in Australia – With thousands of international students choosing to study in Australia every year, it has been fast-becoming one of the top study abroad destinations across the world. Not too far behind the US and UK, Australia houses the largest number of international students across the globe. One of the topmost reasons for so many students flying to Australia for their studies is that the country takes pride in its eight universities that are counted amongst the top 100 universities in the world. Its modern culture and research advancements are also major reasons for international students opting for courses in Australian universities. A high standard of living, green and beautiful locales, jumpy kangaroos and cuddly koalas add to the reasons furthers.

Thanks to the globally recognized degrees offered by Australian universities, international students completing a course from these universities stand a higher chance of bagging their dream job anywhere across the globe. While the living expenses in Australia are comparatively lower than countries like the US and UK, the standard of living is marginally higher. The range of courses offered by Australian universities is vast, which gives a higher chance to international students in finding their preferred course. In addition to an excellent education system, Australia also allows international students to work up to 40 hours per fortnight, which eventually helps them in gaining enough experience and money while they complete their course.

Study in Australia – Top Australian Universities

With a foundation of diversity and excellence, Australia houses some of the top-ranked universities across the globe. Known for their brilliance in research and life-altering advancements in various fields, Australian universities welcome international students with open arms.

Here is the list of top universities to study in Australia

S. No.	University	Academic Ranking of World Universities 2018	Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2018	QS World University Ranking 2019
1	The University of Melbourne	38	32	39
2	The Australian National University	69	48	24
3	The University of Queensland	55	65	48
4	University of Sydney	68	61	42
5	Monash University	91	=80	=59
6	The University of Western Australia	93	=111	91
7	The University of Adelaide	101-150	=134	114
8	The University of New South Wales	101-150	85	45
9	Curtin University	151-200	351-400	=250
10	Deakin University	201-300	301-350	309
11	James Cook University	201-300	201-250	=369
12	Macquarie University	201-300	251-300	=250
13	Queensland University of Technology	201-300	201-250	=244
14	University of Tasmania	201-300	301-350	287
15	University of Wollongong	201-300	251-300	=218
16	Griffith University	301-400	251-300	=329
17	La Trobe University	301-400	351-400	=397
18	RMIT University	301-400	401-500	=250
19	Swinburne University of Technology	301-400	401-500	=387
20	The University of Newcastle, Australia	301-400	251-300	=214
21	University of Technology Sydney	301-400	201-250	=160
22	Flinders University	401-500	301-350	=478
23	University of South Australia	601-700	201-250	=264
24	Charles Darwin University	N/A	301-350	651-700
25	Victoria University	N/A	301-350	651-700
26	University of Canberra	601-700	351-400	601-650
27	Murdoch University	601-700	401-500	591-600
28	Southern Cross University	N/A	401-500	801-1000
29	Western Sydney University	401-500	401-500	=498
30	Australian Catholic University	501-600	501-600	801-1000
31	Bond University	N/A	501-600	=443
32	Central Queensland University	N/A	501-600	601-650
33	Edith Cowan University	801-900	501-600	751-800
34	University of the Sunshine Coast	701-800	501-600	801-1000
35	University of Southern Queensland	N/A	601-800	751-800
36	University of New England	701-800	N/A	801-1000
37	Charles Sturt University	901-1000	N/A	801-1000

The University of Melbourne

160 years old, The University of Melbourne has constantly been ranked the number 1 university in Australia. Somewhere around the 30th rank worldwide, The University of Melbourne is house to over 50,000 undergraduate and graduate students with 36% of them coming internationally from more than 130 countries. The university works on the Melbourne Model a unique curriculum that provides students comprehend more extensively and choose the right path for themselves in the future.

The Australian National University

One of the worlds leading universities based in Canberra, the Australian National University is renowned for its emphasis on quality research and education. Sixteen of the subjects taught at the Australian National University are ranked in the top 25 globally. The university also boasts six Nobel Laureates among its staff and alumni. With over 25,000 students, the Australian National University has seven academic colleges including ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences, ANU College of Asia & the Pacific, ANU College of Business & Economics, ANU College of Engineering & Computer Science, ANU College of Health & Medicine and ANU College of Law.

The University of Queensland

Ranking among the top 50 universities across the globe, the University of Queensland strives for creativity and independent thinking, honestly and accountability, mutual respect and diversity, and supporting its people. The University of Queensland’s top-notch campuses at St. Lucia, Gatton, Herston and other locations boast the finest teaching and learning methods. Ground-breaking innovations at the University of Queensland such as the Nanopatch, Gardasil and Cervarix have paved way for many life-changing developments.

Study in Australia – Scholarship Options

There are a number of scholarships available for international students looking to pursue their academic dreams in Australia. There is a good mix of university scholarships and government scholarships available for international students in the country. These scholarships are mostly merit-based, that is, the chances of the student winning the scholarship depends on the students academic performance in his previous years. The university scholarships are less competitive as compared to the government scholarships as most of the universities offer a plethora of scholarships for international students. If an international student wishes to apply for a government scholarship in Australia, it is advisable that he/she should apply way in advance.

Here are the top scholarships for Indian students looking to study in Australia:

Key scholarships for Study in Australia

Scholarship Name	Specific Elements	Application closes
Dr. Abdul Kalam International Postgraduate Scholarship	The Dr Abdul Kalam International Postgraduate Scholarship from University of Sydney is open to international students who have an offer of admission in the University of Sydney for a Masters in the Faculty of Engineering and IT.	January
School of Chemistry & Molecular Biosciences Indian Scholarship	School of Chemistry & Molecular Biosciences Indian Scholarship is open to students from India studying postgraduate coursework programs administered by the School of Chemistry & Molecular Biosciences at The University of Queensland. A total of four scholarships are awarded each year.	October
Bachelor of Medical Science Scholarship	Open to academically high-performing students applying for the Bachelor of Medical Science program at Griffith University, the Bachelor of Medical Science Scholarship holds an award value of $10,000 in total.	November
ANU College of Business and Economics India Excellence Scholarship	ANU College of Business and Economics India Excellence Scholarship supports diversity and strengthens educational outcomes for international students at Australian National University. It is open to international students who have made an application for admission to an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program at the ANU College of Business and Economics and have achieved at an outstanding level in their final years of schooling as determined by the CBE academic panel.	October
ANU-Study Canberra India Scholarship	ANU-Study Canberra India Scholarship at Australian National University is a highly competitive award that is open to successful international applicants who have performed exceptionally in their final years of schooling or university studies in India.	June
Research School of Accounting India Merit Scholarship	The main aim of Research School of Accounting India Merit Scholarship at Australian National University is to bring in international students from India who have a past record of academic excellence.	October
2019 Curtin International Scholarships – Merit Scholarship	2019 Curtin International Scholarships – Merit Scholarship is open for international students who are commencing studies at Curtin University’s Western Australia campuses in 2019. The winners of the scholarship will have 25% of their first year of tuition paid for.	November
RMIT International Excellence Scholarship	RMIT International Excellence Scholarship is open to international students with excellence academic background (overall 70% or equivalent in your last completed qualification). The financial assistance is provided to a total of 36 exceptional international students starting an undergraduate or postgraduate course at the university.	January

Study in Australia – Visa Requirements

There are different types of student visas available to study in Australia. It is important to identify the one you require depending on the type of study you are looking to take up in the country. In order to start the process, you need to submit your visa application no less than 3 months before the joining at your institution.

Some of the important documents required for the visa application as given below:

Visa application form
Visa application fee
Passport-size photographs
Valid passport
Electronic Confirmation of Enrollment from the institution
IELTS result
Academic and work experience documents
Statement of purpose
Evidence of financial ability

Post submission of your visa application, you will be required to go through a medical examination by a doctor. Next, a unique Transaction Reference Number (TRN) will be given to your application by the Australian Government, which you track online.

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Study in Australia – Health and Safety

With stringent anti-gun and anti-drug laws, Australia is known to be a safe country for international students with low crime rate. In the sphere of health, international students are required to arrange Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) before leaving for Australia and maintain it as long as they are in the country. OSHC encompasses medical services as specified in the students policy. Students may ask their institutions international helpdesk for support in arranging OSHC.

Study in Australia for Indian Students – Universities, Visa and Scholarships