Group of Eight Difficulty Tiers
Based on recent admission data, the eight Australian universities commonly known as the Group of Eight can be divided into different difficulty tiers. This grouping reflects the overall competitiveness of entry for international students.
Preferences for Popular Majors: Business and Computer Science
The same data also shows admission preferences for popular fields such as business and computer science. These preferences indicate which qualifications or application components are weighted more heavily during selection.

How to Use This Information
Prospective applicants can use this tiering and the program-specific preferences as a rough guide when shortlisting universities. Since each university and program may have its own requirements, it is sensible to check the most current official admission information before applying.