Types of Australian Universities

Learn about different types of Australian universities

Australian Universities is a home to international students of many cultures and countries. Known for its excellent academic infrastructure, learning methodologies and high academic standards. Let’s dive a bit into the history of these universities.

• The 1960s – 1970s universities

During this decade, Australian state governments establish many universities in the capitals to fulfil the rising demand of higher education and design and develop a new education pattern.

The universities formed during this time were:

• Macquarie University
• La Trobe University
• Flinders University
• Griffith University
• The University of Newcastle
• James Cook University
• Deakin University
• Murdoch University
• The University of Wollongong

These universities established in between 1960s-1970s had higher research budgets from traditional universities.

 

• Australian Technology Network

The Australian Technology Network (ATN) established in 1999. It consists of five most innovative and resourceful universities. The aim of these universities is to provide tech solutions for the economic growth and society.

Its members are:

• Deakin University
• Curtin University
• RMIT University
• University of South Australia
• The University of Technology Sydney

• Group of Eight (Go8)

Group of Eight (Go8) consists of Australia’s biggest and the oldest educational institutions pioneer in research and education. Go8 was formed in 1999.

Its members are:

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

• Regional Universities Network (RUN)

Regional Universities Network (RUN) was established in 2011. It consists of seven universities that aim to contribute to regional economy and community. This group makes sure that higher education is easily available and accessible to everyone and generate graduates that are required for regional development.

Its members are:

• CQ University Australia
• Charles Sturt University
• Southern Cross University
• University of New England
• Federation University
• University of Southern Queensland
• University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

• New Generation Universities

These universities are established for advanced education with developing research expertise.

Its member universities are:

• Australian Catholic University
• Bond University
• Canberra University
• Edith Cowan University
• The University of Notre Dame
• Victoria University
• Western Sydney University