the University of Melbourne (ranked 31st in the world) and Monash University (60), as well as the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (228), La Trobe (317), Deakin (412) and Swinburne University of Technology (449).


SYDNEY The name of Australia’s biggest city tends to evoke images of beaches, surfing and drinking, all in the shadow of the nation’s most recognizable landmark, the Sydney Opera House. And, sure, it is famed for its party lifestyle. But, like many larger cities famous for their nightlife, it is also bohemian, creative, and intellectual. If this sounds like the kind of environment in which you’d like to immerse yourself, then you have no shortage of universities from which to choose. Two of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight universities – the University of Sydney (ranked 38th in the world) and the University of New South Wales (49th) – are based in the city, as well as a number of other institutions, including the country’s top ranked non-Go8 university, Macquarie University (211), the University of Technology, Sydney (268) and the University of Western Sydney (610).


BRISBANE Australia’s third biggest city, which lies towards the east of the Australian mainland, is known for the friendliness of its locals – often considered to be a major factor in the city’s growth (it is the nation’s fastest growing city). Of course, friendliness alone isn’t enough to make a city, and it also has a thriving live music scene, a plethora of world-class cultural institutions and – of course – access to plenty of beaches. The city’s most prominent university is the University of Queensland (Brisbane is the capital of Queensland), which is ranked at 48 in the 2011 QS World University Rankings. Central Queensland University is also a very attractive proposition for international students.


PERTH


If it’s the quiet life you’re after, then maybe Perth should be quite high up your shortlist. The city lies in isolation on Australia’s west coast, and boasts a high volume of relatively unspoiled and quiet beaches. The city itself is uncrowded and peaceful – to the extent where in the past it had a reputation for being a little boring, one which it has managed to free itself from in recent years. But if you’re more into cafes, parks and peaceful beaches then you and Perth might be a match made in heaven. The home of the University of Western Australia (73), Curtin University (258) and Murdoch University (503).


ADELAIDE


Located in the midst of Australia’s chief wine growing region, Adelaide is the capital of the region of South Australia. Like all of the cities listed here, Adelaide is a coastal city, so can offer the gold and blue shades which characterize Australia’s beaches as well as the lush greenery that provides the setting for the region’s vineyards. Unsurprisingly, given its setting, it is noted for being a good city for lovers of food and drink. It is also, as a result of the many nature preserves and conservation areas which lie within spitting distance of the city, a good choice for lovers of nature and wildlife. Adelaide’s leading institution is the University of Adelaide (92), which shares the city with the University of South Australia (256=) and Flinders University (299).


Find out more about undergraduate study in Australia at: www.topuniversites.com


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