Australia is one of the most popular destinations for higher education. Many of Australia’s universities rank highly in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings , performing well in teaching and learning, research output and international outlook.
Nine Australian universities appear in the Global University Employability Ranking 2025, designed by HR consultancy Emerging and published exclusively by Times Higher Education. The ranking reveals which universities recruiters at top companies think are best at preparing students for the workplace.
Australia and the UK are popular destinations for international students because of their highly ranked universities and exciting student lifestyle. To help you choose between studying in Australia or the UK, we’ve included each step of the application process, as well as the differences in course structures and student life to help you choose which country might be more suitable for you.