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Australia has always been one of the most popular places for Hong Kong students to study abroad. The local area has a well-established education system, with many well-known universities and a wide variety of courses. Want to know more information about studying in Australia, such as Australian university subjects? The following study guides in Australia provide the latest Australian university rankings and a list of popular subjects!
The following are the top 10 universities in Australia according to Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), an international higher education information agency, in 2022:
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1st place: The Australian National University
The Australian National University, founded in 1946 and located in the capital Canberra, is Australia’s premier institution. The Australian National University has 7 colleges, including:
1. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
2. Asia Pacific Academy
3. Faculty of Business and Economics
4. Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
5. Health and Medicine
6. Law School
7. Academy of SciencesIn the 2021 QS World University Rankings by Subject, the Australian National University is known for its liberal arts, ranking 5th in Anthropology, 5th in Philosophy, 7th in Geography, 12th in Social Policy and Administration, and 13th in Sociology. These subjects are not only ranked first in Australia, but also focus on cultivating students’ critical thinking and become popular subjects for local and overseas students. In addition, many students choose to study psychology, law and economics.
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No. 2: The University of Melbourne
Founded in 1853, the University of Melbourne is located in Melbourne and is the second oldest top university in Australia. The courses offered by the University of Melbourne can be divided into 10 categories, including:
1. Architecture, construction and planning
2. Humanities
3. Business and Economics
4. Education
5. Engineering
6. Art and Music
7. Law
8. Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
9. Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences
10. ScienceThe University of Melbourne has an international reputation for medical research, ranking 15th in anatomy and physiology in the 2021 QS World University Rankings by Subject, and 1st in Australia; while veterinary medicine is ranked 18th in the world and 2nd in Australia. Moreover, the University of Melbourne cooperates with many famous local hospitals, including Royal Melbourne Hospital and St Vincent’s Hospital, providing valuable internship opportunities for medical students. Therefore, many students who intend to pursue a career in medicine or veterinary medicine choose the University of Melbourne.
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No. 3: The University of Sydney
Founded in 1850, the University of Sydney is located in Sydney and is the oldest university in Australia. The University of Sydney has 8 faculties including:
1. Law School
2. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
3. Faculty of Engineering
4. Faculty of Medicine and Health
5. Faculty of Science
6. School of Architecture, Design and Planning
7. Business School
8. Conservatory of MusicIn the 2021 QS World University Rankings by Subject, the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Law is ranked 14th and 3rd in Australia. The University of Sydney provides different exchange programs and internship opportunities for law students to help them get in touch with diverse cultures and develop international perspectives. For example, students can study abroad in prestigious universities such as Cambridge University and Oxford University. In addition to the Faculty of Law, engineering, physiotherapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy are considered popular subjects at the University of Sydney.
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No. 4: The University of New South Wales
Founded in 1949, the University of New South Wales is located in Sydney and is known for cultivating innovative technology talents. UNSW has 6 faculties including:
1. School of Art, Design and Architecture
2. Business School
3. Faculty of Engineering
4. Law School
5. School of Medicine
6. Faculty of ScienceUNSW’s engineering programme is ranked 36th in the 2021 QS World University by Subject, and 1st in Australia. Therefore, many people will choose to study engineering courses at the University of New South Wales, especially civil engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, and computer engineering.
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No. 5: University of Queensland
Founded in 1909, the University of Queensland is located in Brisbane and is the first university in Queensland. The University of Queensland has 6 faculties including:
1. School of Business, Economics and Law
2. Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
3. Faculty of Health Sciences and Behavioral Sciences
4. Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
5. Faculty of Arts
6. Academy of Natural SciencesThe University of Queensland’s Hospitality and Tourism Management programme is ranked 31st in the 2021 QS World University by Subject and 3rd in Australia. As the first university business school in Australia to be accredited by the Association for the Advancement of International Business Schools (AACSB), only 5% of universities in the world can pass its rigorous assessment, which shows that UQ University of Queensland Business School has a pivotal position in the international academic community Therefore, it attracts many students from home and abroad to enroll in its courses every year.
Sir Matthew Nathan, the 13th Governor of Hong Kong, was also an honorary doctorate from UQ Law School and served as Chancellor of the University of Queensland from 1922 to 1926. The Great Barrier Reef Committee was established. Until now, the University’s Department of Environmental Science still has nearly 100 research projects on marine ecology with the Queensland government. The marine science center of the research team is one of the largest and most successful marine research centers in Australia. The intensive group conducts collaborative research on four broad themes of “Coastal and Ocean Systems”, “Coral Reefs”, “Innovation and the Blue Economy”, and “Pollution and Climate Change”, making significant contributions to the global marine ecology. In addition, medical pharmacy, hospitality and tourism, and exercise science are all popular subjects at the University of Queensland.
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No. 6: Monash University
Founded in 1958, Monash University is located in Melbourne and is one of the largest national universities in Australia. Monash University has 10 colleges, including:
1. School of Art, Design and Architecture
2. Faculty of Arts
3. Faculty of Business and Economics
4. Faculty of Education
5. Faculty of Engineering
6. Faculty of Information Technology
7. Law School
8. Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
9. School of Pharmacy
10. Faculty of ScienceMonash University’s pharmacy program ranks 2nd in the 2021 QS World University Subject Rankings and 1st in Australia; while its medical program ranks 35th in the world and 3rd in Australia. As the only university in Australia to join the M8 Alliance, a world-renowned medical association, Monash University’s pharmacy and medical courses have always been popular with students. In addition, many students will enroll in education, philosophy, and engineering courses.
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No. 7: The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia was founded in 1911 in Perth and was the first university in Western Australia. UWA has 6 faculties including:
1. Academy of Arts
2. Faculty of Economics, Business, Education and Law
3. Faculty of Engineering and Mathematics
4. Academy of Sciences
5. Health and Medicine
6. School of Indigenous StudiesUWA’s marine sciences are ranked 37th in the 2021 QS World University Subject Rankings and 2nd in Australia; while Mining Engineering is ranked 6th in the world and 4th in Australia. Therefore, marine science and mining engineering are popular subjects at UWA.
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No. 8: The University of Adelaide
Founded in 1874, the University of Adelaide is located in Adelaide and is the third oldest university in Australia. The University of Adelaide has 3 faculties, including:
1. Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
2. Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
3. Faculty of Science, Engineering and TechnologyThe University of Adelaide’s veterinary program is ranked 49th in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2021 and 4th in Australia. Because the University of Adelaide has advanced research centers in science and technology, medical and dental, science and medicine-related subjects have always been popular with students.
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No. 9: The University of Technology Sydney
The University of Technology Sydney was founded in 1988 and is located in Sydney, and has been ranked as the number one young university in Australia for six consecutive years. UTS has 9 colleges, including:
1. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
2. Business School
3. School of Information
4. School of Design and Architecture
5. Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
6. School of Health
7. Law School
8. Faculty of Science
9. School of Interdisciplinary InnovationIn the 2021 QS World University Rankings by Subject, UTS is ranked 25th for design courses and 2nd in Australia. At the same time, the University of Technology Sydney was selected by The Times Weekly as one of the top 40 best design courses in the world, becoming the only university in Australia to be selected. Therefore, popular subjects at UTS include fashion design, product design, and graphic design courses.
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No. 10: The University of Wollongong
Founded in 1951, the University of Wollongong is located in Wollongong and offers courses equivalent to the Wollongong campus with a number of overseas partner institutions. The University of Wollongong has 4 colleges, including:
1. School of Business and Law
2. Faculty of Engineering and Information Science
3. Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
4. Faculty of Science, Medicine and HealthIn the 2021 QS World University Rankings by Subject, the University of Wollongong ranks in the top 150 for archaeology, geography, and geology. Since only a few Australian universities offer archaeology, geography, and geology courses, these courses at the University of Wollongong are very popular.
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