Employability is one of the most important factors in a prospective student’s decision-making process, prospective students are thinking proactively about the graduate outcomes they want to see at the end of their degrees. Not all universities with a good reputation have strong links with employers, the level of support and services offered by the career advice service centre, the volunteering and internship experience, all these are the key factors to boost a student’s employability.
The QS Graduate Employability Rankings helps students to compare university performance in terms of graduate employability outcomes and prospects. The overall score is evaluated by five different indicators with each indicator carries different weighting.
The five indicators are as follow:
Indicator | Weightage |
Employer reputation | 30% |
Alumni outcomes | 25% |
Partnerships with Employer per Faculty | 25% |
Employer/Student Connections | 10% |
Graduate employment rate | 10% |
After knowing how QS evaluates the institution’s graduate employability, let’s take a look at the universities in Australia which have made it to the top 10 list!
The University of Sydney
The University of Sydney provides tonnes of programs and opportunities for their students which help to enhance their employability skills. All these programs and opportunities give students direct access to the industry. The career centre in the University of Sydney provides career counselling services and some other resources which will help students to be in the best career position after they graduate. Students can also access different programs such as the industrial project and student entrepreneurship programs, where they will get a chance to collaborate with leading organisations to work on real-world projects. All these projects help to equip students with the skills needed to express their ideas and accelerate their career or research.
QS Graduate Employability Rankings | No.1 in Australia No. 4 in the world |
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The University of Melbourne
Students from the University of Melbourne get hands-on industry and work experiences through internships, volunteering and industry community projects. A lot of the world’s leading organisations personally visit the campus events every year to recruit students from different courses and degrees. Besides, students also have the access to the university’s official job database for them to look for part-time, casual or volunteer positions while they are still studying or look for a full-time position as they come to the end of their studies. Services and support on job applications, resume, interview skills and cover letters are provided by the university.
QS Graduate Employability Rankings | No. 2 in Australia No. 7 in the world |
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The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
The University of New South Wales has strong regional and global engagement. UNSW partnered with both local and global communities to allow them to share knowledge, debate and research outcomes. At UNSW, a broad range and high quality of teaching programs are conducted, gaining strength from research activities, and industry links. Besides, the University of New South Wales has educated 4 of the top 5 young rich listers in Australia (AFR Young Rich List 2019).
QS Graduate Employability Rankings | No. 3 in Australia No. 27 in the world |
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The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland has a global reputation for creating positive change by delivering knowledge leadership for a better world. The University of Queensland is committed to provide students with the opportunities and experiences, equip them with knowledge and skills that will prepare the students to exceed expectations throughout their careers. Students will have access to the latest and most advance disciplinary knowledge, as well as international learning opportunities, partnerships that provide support and industry insight.
QS Graduate Employability Rankings | No.4 in Australia No. 57 in the world |
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The Australian National University
The Australian National University (ANU) provides students with the opportunities to develop leadership skills and experience alongside their academic studies. The Australian National Internship Program (ANIP), is the only university program that offers Commonwealth Parliamentary Internships to students from across Australia, students get to experience and are engaged with a range of activities that shape national policy-making through a research project. ANU attracts students around the world, creating a diverse community where everyone feels like home.
QS Graduate Employability Rankings | No. 5 in Australia No. 66 in the world |
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Monash University
Monash education provides students with a better understanding of what is happening within the classroom and beyond that to prepare students for the world of work. The learning spaces get students engaging with their peers, solving different kinds of problems in workplaces or working within the latest research infrastructure. The degree and co-curricular programs offer a wide variety of other opportunities such as industry projects, international travel, hackathons and research opportunities. All these experiences will help to equip students with knowledge and skill in the real world and ready to apply the learning to the actual workplace.
QS Graduate Employability Rankings | No. 6 in Australia No. 66 in the world |
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University of Technology Sydney
The campus life in the University of Technology Sydney is very culturally diverse and its vibrant international exchange study and research programs help to prepare graduates for the workplaces of today and the future. University of Technology Sydney’s purpose is to advance knowledge and learning through research-inspired teaching, research with impact and partnerships with industry, the professions and community. They are committed to working with industry and government to deliver practical and professional courses. UTS CareerHub helps students discover the latest jobs, internships and graduate roles, both locally and overseas.
QS Graduate Employability Rankings | No. 7 in Australia No. 69 in the world |
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RMIT University
RMIT provides students with an education that prepares them for success, exposes to new ideas and equips them with skills and knowledge to excel in their career. The internships, placements and work experience opportunities let students put theory into practice alongside some of the world’s leading organisations. RMIT has partnerships with world-leading organisations such as BMW, the United Nations, Deloitte, Adidas and L’Oréal to make sure the education they provide is relevant and connected to the needs of the industry. Students will have the chance to work with RMIT’s partners by getting involved in large, complex and multidisciplinary research projects.
QS Graduate Employability Rankings | No. 8 in Australia No. 77 in the world |
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Macquarie University
Macquarie’s multi-award-winning program, PACE (Professional and Community Engagement) provides opportunities for students to apply learning in practice. Students contribute to the partner organisations and the community with their classroom learning while gaining important industry experience and skills in the real world. Macquarie has a wide network of over 3,000 partner organisations from all over the world, across corporate, public, community-based and nonprofit sectors. This program by Macquarie University helps to connect highly motivated, capable and work-ready students with inspiring partners, organisations and academics.
QS Graduate Employability Rankings | No. 9 in Australia No. 101-110 in the world |
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Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
QUT provides real-world learning experiences and research solutions across a wide range of areas and the courses are in high demand. QUT’s engaged and grounded approach to education and research is highly appreciated and trusted by employers and government sectors. The teaching, research and executive staff are leaders in their field, they deliver the best for the students and make a positive impact on the community. QUT seeks to equip students and graduates with the skills they will need in an accelerating disrupted and challenged world, and is committed to high student satisfaction and excellent graduate employment outcomes.
QS Graduate Employability Rankings | No.10 in Australia No. 101-110 in the world |
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