Australia Group Of Eight - Go8 Universities

Group of Eight :

However, there are eight universities in Australia that stand particularly tall in national and international rankings. These universities form the so-known Group of Eight and are rated as some of the best universities in the world.

As the world’s third most popular study destination, Australia has a lot to offer to international students. In the present, there are 43 recognized universities and a vast multitude of study programs each of them designed upon unparalleled education standards.

What is the Group of Eight Universities?

 

The Group of Eight Universities is an organization comprised of eight best universities in Australia, therefore the name Go8.

The following universities participate in the Go8:

 

• Australian National University
• Monash University
• The University of Melbourne
• The University of New South Wales
• The University of Queensland
• The University of Sydney
• The University of Western Australia
• The University of Adelaide

The Group of Eight Universities was constituted back in 1999 under the mission of maintaining and improving academic excellence in Australia. Ever since its foundation, the organization has played a central role in the national higher education and the local economy. Their impact has also been felt in the position of Australia in the international higher education market.

According to relevant rankings, seven of eight universities from Go8 are positioned among the top 100 best universities in the world. Moreover, based on international enrollment data they are some of the most desired universities in the world. Official statistics show that around 380,000 international students are currently attending these universities. In percentage terms it means they accommodate more than a quarter of all international students in Australia.

Go8 is an important player in the local economy. Based on official calculations, the contribution of these eight universities to the national economy is around 66 billion every year.

 

 

Australian National University

 

Australian National University is a public university based in the city of Canberra. It is valued as one of the best in Australia and highly ranked in global rankings. They offer a wide range of degrees in the following subjects: Engineering and Computer Science, Business & Commerce, Arts, Society and Culture, Law and Legal Studies, Natural, Physical & Environmental Sciences, Health & Medical Studies. The University hosts a large number of foreign students and your studying experience here will be unique.

 

Monash University

 

Its main campus is located in Melbourne, but Monash University has other campuses elsewhere and is present in three continents. This makes them the largest Australian university. At the same time, Monash University is one of the best universities in Australia and is regularly ranked high in relevant rankings. It offers a large variety of study programs from the following subjects: Arts, design & Architecture, Arts, humanities & social sciences, Business, Education, Engineering, Information Technology, Law, Medicine, nursing & health sciences, Pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences and Science.

 

The University of Melbourne

 

The foundation of the University of Melbourne takes us back in 1853. Today, this university is valued as one of the best in Australia consistently found among the highest ranked universities. Due to its reputation, the university attracts a large number of overseas students. Study programs taught at the University of Melbourne cover a wide set of study areas including Architecture, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Business and Economics, Education, Engineering, Environment, Health, IT & Computer Science, Law, Music, Science, Veterinary and Agriculture.

 

The University of New South Wales

 

Founded in 1949, the University of New South Wales is a leading teaching and research center in Australia. Several relevant rankings put this university among the best in Australia and in the world. Their reputation has gone beyond national borders and today it attracts a large number of international students. The academic reputation of the University of New South Wales is a result of global reputation, flexible and research-oriented study programs and international experience.

 

The University of Queensland

 

The University of Queensland was founded in 1909. Its main campus is located in the capital of Queensland, Brisbane, but the university has other campuses located in other parts of Australia. Thanks to proven academic results the University of Queensland is rated as one of the best universities in Australia. It is a major attraction to local and international students as well. As of 2018, data taken from the university show that over 53,000 students were attending their degrees.

Among things that make this university such popular to students are the variety of degree courses, their practical emphasis and job prospects. According to official recordings in 2018, a proportion of 78.2% of all undergraduates at the University of Queensland was engaged in job activities, more than the national average of 82%.

 

The University of Sydney

 

One of the most famous members of the Go8, the University of Sydney is the oldest university in Australia. The university opened its doors in 1850 for the first time, having set a goal of becoming a leading higher education center.

Today they pride themselves as one of the best universities in Australia and in the world regularly claiming top positions in relevant rankings. Besides their main campus in Sydney, they have a wide network of campuses located all around the country.  Degree courses offered at the University of Sydney cover almost every study area, including Arts and Social Sciences, Architecture, Business, Education, Engineering and Computer Science, Law, Medicine and Health, Music and Science.

 

The University of Western Australia

 

The University of Western Australia is the oldest university in the state of Western Australia. They are however remembered more for their reputation rather than for this fact. Regularly ranked as the best university in this part of Australia and among the best universities in the whole country, studying at the University of Western Australia would be a choice you would not regret. In this world-leading university you are offered a wide range of course. Study programs taught here are distinguished for their innovative sense and for a unique approach.

 

The University of Adelaide

 

Leading position in key important national and global rankings speak best about the University of Adelaide. Traditionally found at the top list of the best universities in Australia, the University of Adelaide is an aimed destination for many talented students. In the present, the university counts around 27,000 enrolled students and international students share a significant proportion of the total. Official figures show that over 7,000 foreign students are attending this amazing university mostly coming from China, Singapore and Malaysia. Among reasons that make this university particularly wanted is a large number of available degrees, leading professorship, modern facilities and international outlook.