What are the Best Universities for Bachelors in STEM from Australia?

Last year, the number of overseas students in Australia reached 398,563. How many of them were Indian students? 71,857, which is about 18%. That makes us the top contributor, right after China.
If we talk about total international students in universities in Australia for STEM Master’s or bachelor’s, then the number was 90,473 in 2015. With five years gone, it will be much higher. 

So, what makes Australia so popular for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics courses?

1. You get to study in some of the best universities in the world. The five Top Universities in Australia all come within the top 50 colleges in the world! Below, we will be discussing these universities.
2. Australia has thousands of tech companies, which helps in finding employment quickly. Both IBM and Canon have R&D departments here. Warner Bros and Google Maps use the country as the base for creating digital content. Intel, Microsoft, Cisco, Infosys, and Reuters are some other firms based here.
3. The path to permanent residency in Australia is easier than that in the US and UK. After the course is completed, you can apply for the Post Study Work Visa.

The Top 5 List of Universities in Australia for STEM Courses?

If you’ve picked Australia to study a STEM course, then your five top options, according to QS, are given below. 
In this article, the focus was deliberately on bachelor’s degree.

Australian National University

• QS Global Rank - 29th 

• Top QS Subject Rank - 9th, Earth and Marine Sciences
• What are the Eligibility Requirements? - The academic qualification for Australian National University for bachelor’s or engineering is high school certification, along with English language requirements. The minimum score they require is overall 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component of the test. They also accept the following as proficiency for English:
  • All India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)  -  A grade of C2 or better in English Core.
  • Indian School Certificate (ISC – Year 12) - A numerical grade of 1-7 in English as indicated on the Pass Certificate.

Admission is based on how you rank against the other students applying for the degree.

• How Much Does ANU Cost? - For Indian students, the annual fee will fall somewhere near AUD 45,000 to AUD 46,000 (INR 20,78,100 - INR 21,24,280). 
• What Salary To Expect After Course Completion? - ANU graduates have found jobs in the likes of Ford, IBM, Accenture, Toyota, Qantas and more. The average earning of a student after completing a bachelor’s degree is around AUD 60,187 per year.
• Does The University Offer Financial Aid? - ANU provides a number of scholarships for international students. One such is the 10kclub.io that offers AUD 10,000 to engineering and computer science students based on academic merit.

For Exhaustive Information on Australian National University, go here.

University of Melbourne

• QS Global Rank - 38th 
• Top QS Subject Rank - 15th, Engineering civil and structural
• What are the Eligibility Requirements? - To study a bachelor’s in science at the University of Melbourne, you should have completed high school with English, Maths and either Physics, Bio or Chem. If you’re from CBSE or ISC background, you need a minimum score of 75 in your final exams. For other board students, the minimum is 80. Along with this, you need to have either IELTS, PTE or TOEFL score. For IELTS, the overall minimum is 6.5, with no bands less than 6.0.
• How Much Does the University of Melbourne Cost? - For Indian students, the annual tuition of bachelor’s of science is around AUD 41,912-45,944 (INR 1935496 - INR 2121693).
• What Salary to Expect After Course Completion? - About 70% of U of M graduates find full-time employment, with a median annual salary of AUD 56, 900 per year.
• Does the University Offer Financial Aid? - The University of Melbourne offers several scholarships for international students. One example is the Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship that awards up to AUD 56,000. 

For Exhaustive Information On the University of Melbourne, go here.

The University of Sydney

• QS Global Rank - 42nd
• Top QS Subject Rank - 14th, Civil and Structural Engineering 
• What are the Eligibility Requirements? - Like all other STEM Universities in Australia for International Students, besides the IELTS or TOEFL score, the University of Sydney requires a high school qualification for undergraduate degrees with minimum marks. For example, ISC students need 88; CBSE, 14.5; and HSCC, need 85 to apply for Civil Engineering. For some STEM courses, there is a mathematics prerequisite. You can check here if your chosen degree asks for maths in class 12 or not. 
• How Much Does U of S Cost? - The one-year tuition fee for bachelor of engineering at the university is AUD 48,500 (INR 2239730).
• What Salary To Expect After Course Completion? - 81% of students find full-time work immediately after finishing an undergraduate degree from the University of Sydney. The median salary they earn per annum is approximately AUD 62,600.
• Does the University Offer Financial Aid? - There are plenty of scholarships for international students at the University of Sydney. The Sydney Scholars India Scholarship Program is one such. It offers up to AUD 50,000 to Indian students who have applied for a coursework degree. 

For Exhaustive Information On the University of Sydney, go here.

University of New South Wales

• QS Global Rank - 43rd
• Top QS Subject Rank - 4th, Mineral and Mining Engineering
• What are the Eligibility Requirements? - To be eligible for a STEM course at the University of New South Wales, you need to have postsecondary education. Each degree requires minimum marks. For instance, BE in Mining asks 90% from CISCE (Indian School Certificate) students, 95% from state board students, and 16% from CBSE students. You also need to submit an overall 6.5 score in IELTS with a minimum of 6.0 in each subtest.  
• How Much Does UNSW Cost? - A bachelor’s degree in STEM from UNSW is four years long and the annual tuition is AUD 47,760 (INR 2205556) which brings the total cost of course to AUD 203,680.
• What Salary To Expect After Course Completion? - The median annual salary of 2019 undergraduates from UNSW employed full-time is AUD 65,000, with more than 80% of finding a job immediately after course completion.
• Does the University Offer Financial Aid? - UNSW awards a whole slew of scholarships for international students. The International Scientia Coursework Scholarship is one example that covers the entire tuition of the degree. It is granted based on academic merit and leadership skills.

For Exhaustive Information on the University of New South Wales, go here.