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Based on the most helpful WSO content, Australian universities like the University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, and Monash University are considered top-tier institutions within Australia for investment banking (IB) placements. However, their global ranking for IB placements in major financial hubs like London or New York is relatively lower compared to traditional target schools in the UK (e.g., Oxbridge, LSE) or the US (e.g., Ivy League schools, Stanford, MIT).

Australian universities are primarily strong feeders for IB roles within Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Breaking into London or New York IB roles from these universities is more challenging and typically requires exceptional networking, strong academic performance, and possibly additional qualifications or experience abroad.

Sources: Canadian Target Schools Ranked By Detailed Global Placement Data, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/qa-2nd-yr-ib-analyst-australia?customgpt=1, Canadian Target Schools Ranked By Detailed Global Placement Data, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/qa-australian-ib-life-etc?customgpt=1, UK Target Universities Discussion Thread

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