Go8 Universities - Group of 8 Universities
With some of the most historic and renowned institutions in Australia, the Group of 8 Universities (Go8) is a coalition of globally acclaimed research-intensive universities in Australia. All of the Go8 Universities are ranked in the top 100 best universities in the world by the QS Ranking System for biological sciences, literature, accounting, environmental sciences, law, anthropology and education.
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- 1. Australian National University
- 2. Monash University
- 3. University of Adelaide
- 4. University of Melbourne
- 5. University of New South Wales
- 6. University of Queensland
- 7. University of Sydney
- 8. University of Western Australia
- Group of 8 Universities
- Other Renowned Universities mentioned in top 250 QS Ranking
Australian National University
Located in Canberra, the Australian National University or ANU was established in 1946 by a unique act of the Parliament of Australia. To date, ANU is the only university to ever have been founded by the Australian parliament. Over the years, ANU has established itself as one of the world’s leading institutions for education and research and found place in the Go8 universities.
Monash University
Based in Melbourne, Monash University is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Australia. Established in 1958, Monash university is a member of the research intensive Go8 universities. The university has been consistently ranked in the top 10% of The Times Higher Education World University Rankings for its reputation among students and companies.
University of Adelaide
Adelaide university was founded in 1874 and is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in Australia. The university is the alma mater of many prominent figures in the political, scientific, business and medical fields in the country. The University of Adelaide has modern facilities and an environment of innovative culture which makes it truly unique.
University of Melbourne
Established back in 1853, the University of Melbourne is one among Australia’s sandstone universities that were founded in Australia’s colonial era. Located in Melbourne, the university has 10 colleges across multiple campuses under its umbrella. University of Melbourne has been globally ranked by various surveys as one of the best in the world and is a member of the Go8 universities.
University of New South Wales
Rebranded as UNSW Sydney in 2017, the University of New South Wales is a publicly funded research university that was founded in 1949. The university attracts the best minds from all across the world and has notable alumni ranging from artists and scientists to globally renowned sportspersons. UNSW Sydney is a founding member of the Go8 universities of Australia.
University of Queensland
Located in Brisbane, the University of Queensland is a publicly funded university that focuses on research. More than a 100 years old, the university was first established in 1909. University of Queensland always has a spot among the best 100 universities in the world. It is one of the sandstone universities and also a member of Australia’s Go8 universities.
University of Sydney
Founded in the year 1850, the University of Sydney is one of the leading universities in the world when it comes to research and a member of Go8 universities. Regularly ranked among the best 50 universities globally, QS world rankings lists University of Sydney as the 4th best in the world for graduate employability.
University of Western Australia
With its main campus located in Perth, the University of Western Australia is a sandstone university as well as a member of the Go8 universities and the Matariki Network of Universities. University alumni include world leaders, Nobel prize winners, Rhodes scholars and prominent law makers in the country. Founded back in 1911, the University of Western Australia is globally reputed for its excellence and enterprise.
Group of 8 Universities
Go8 universities are a group of universities in Australia that primarily focus on research. These universities have international reputation and are some of the most prestigious, well-established and highly ranked universities in the country.
The Go8 board members meet five times a year, continually reviewing what can be improved in the universitiesGo8 also leads in remarkable postgraduate education, enrolling more than 30 percent of the prospective students in postgraduate studies. About 96,000 students graduate from the Go8 universities every year with outstanding results.
The Go8 has strong international alliances and agreements with institutions and research organisations in Chile, Brazil, China, France and Germany. They also are closely associated with university groups in the US, the UK, Canada, and Japan and is a member of the GRIUN. 99% of the research output of Go8 is world-class or above.
- The Australian National University, Canberra
- The University of Western Australia, Perth
- Monash University, Melbourne
- The University of Melbourne
- The University of Adelaide
- The University of Sydney
- The University of Queensland, Brisbane
- UNSW Australia, Sydney
Other Renowned Universities mentioned in top 250 QS Ranking
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
With its campus located in Sydney, the University of Technology Sydney is ranked as the 10th most successful university in the world according to QS world university rankings 2019. Established in 1988, the university has an international repution for the business programs they offer. They also have excellent courses in nursing and art. The University of Technology Sydney has more than 50 research institutes under its wing and is popular for its advances in the field of sustainability.
University of Newcastle, Australia (UON)
Founded in 1965, the University of Newcastle has its main campus in Callaghan, New South Wales. Initially established as a medical school, the university currently has 12 schools of discipline and provides academic certifications, degrees and diplomas in different fields of study. The University of Newcastle offers one of the best programs in medicine in the country.
University of Wollongong
Located in Wollongong, New South Wales, the University of Wollingong has multiple campuses, within Australia and abroad in countries including the United Arab Emirates. Previous reports have shown that the university has a very strong international student population that composes more than 30% of the total enrollment. Founded back in 1951, the University of Wollongong is a publicly funded, modern-research university that has been recognized for contributions in the fields of Medicine, Agriculture, Arts and Health sciences.
Queensland University of Technology
Ranked amongst the top 1% of the best global business schools, Queensland University of Technology is better than the best when it comes to business education. Established in 1989, the university is famous for the QUT Business School and its 4 schools of management, marketing, accountancy and economics.
Curtin University
Founded in1966, Curtin University was one of the oldest universities of technology in Australia. As a publicly funded research university, it is ranked in among the best in the world especially for degrees in mineral and mining, engineering and architecture. Curtis university has several ties with other international educational institutions and is the biggest university in the whole of Australia.
Macquarie University
Macquarie University is research intensive and publicly funded. Established in the year 1964, the university is located in Sydney, Australia. According to previous QS World University Rankings, Macquarie University offers great programs in earth and marine sciences, arts and humanities and philosophy. The Macquarie Graduate School of Management is ranked high for its MBA degree.
RMIT University
The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology is a publicly funded research university located in Melbourne. Established in 1887, the university offers world class education especially in the fields of arts and design. RMIT University also has highly demanded courses in architecture and sustainability. Young graduates from RMIT have time and again been ranked high in terms of employability.
- Accounting
- Architecture and Urban Design
- Art
- Business and Law
- Business IT and Logistics
- Design
- Economics, Finance and Marketing
- Education
- Engineering
- Fashion and textiles
- Health and Biomedical Sciences
- Global, Urban and Social Studies
- Management
- Media and Communication
- Property, Construction and Project Management
- Science
- Vocational Business Education
- Vocational Design and Social Context
- Vocational Engineering, Health and Sciences
- College of Business and Law
- College of Design and Social Context
- College of Science, Engineering and Health
