University of South Australia vs Curtin University

Overview Comparison
University of South AustraliaCurtin University
Collegedunia Score4.6 Out of 104.2 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 301 Times Higher Education 2024
# 326 QS World University 2024
# 301 Times Higher Education 2023
# 183 QS World University 2024
# 201 Times Higher Education 2024
# 156 US News 2023
Subject Strength# 201 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 301 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023
# 301 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023
# 126 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 201 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023
# 151 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
ProgramsUG Programs -142
PG Programs -48
UG Programs -133
PG Programs -69
Exam ScoreGMAT - 500
IELTS - 6
PTE - 50
GMAT - 600
GRE updated - 304
IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 50
TOEFL - 79
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   25102
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  27643
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 20192 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   20217
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  22356
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 465 Per Year
placement (average package)

Graduate Employability Ranking 2020: 301 – 500; Top paying degree along with their annual salary are: MBA – 128,000 USD; Masters in Finance – 81,000 USD; BBA – 73,000 AUD


Curtin University is one of the top public universities in Perth, Australia. It is ranked #193 in QS World University Rankings 2023.

MBA: $119,000 

Executive Masters: $106,000 

BBA: $90,000 

Masters in Finance: $70,000 

Masters in Management: $61,000 

Other Degree: $58,000


application requirements

60% in best four subjects for UG; Letters of Recommendation; Personal Statement; Work Experience

60% – 70% for admission in UG; Grading System Description; Portfolio

Campuses and B-SchoolsNACurtin Business School
CollegeDunia Reviews7.7/10 Read 7 reviews7.8/10 Read 6 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsUniversity of South AustraliaCurtin University
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1991
1966
Student:Faculty Ratio0:1
18:1
Male:Female0% Male, 0% Female49% Male, 51% Female
Location Facts

University has 8 campuses: Adelaide – City East; Adelaide – City West; Magill at Eastern Suburbs, Mawson Lakes; Whyalla; Mount Gambier; Enterprising Spaces; UniSA Cancer Research Institute


Campuses in 5 countries: Australia, Dubai, Malaysia, Mauritius, Singapore; Australia has campuses in 5 locations: Perth, Murray Street, St George Terrace, Kalgoorlie, Midland


Library

Important collections of library include Bob Hawke, Alexander Downer, Rosemary Crowley, De Lissa Association, Dr Basil Hetzel, Chris Hurford, etc. 


4 libraries: TL Robertson Library, John Cutin Prime Ministerial Library, WA School of Mines Kalgoorlie Library, Curtin Graduate School of Business Library; Several partner libraries in Malaysia and Singapore


Campus Life

University has the University of South Australia Student’s Association (USASA) ran democratically by its students; Some of the clubs are ETLAS, Hindu Society, Bangladeshi Student Society, Aviation Student Organization, etc. 


130 Curtin Student Guild clubs including Computer Science Club and Curtin Harry Potter Society; Campus has food, retail, health, and childcare facilities; learning support services offering free programs and workshops for students


Hostel#Homestay - $11222
#Student Apartments - $8970
#Premium single room and board --Weekly - $465
Famous Alumni

Beverley Bolin (architect); Tom Calma (social justice campaigner); Philip Corey (Journalist), Bob Day (former Family First Senator of South Australia); Glenn Docherty (Mayor of the City of Playford); Dana Wortley (member of Australian Senate)


Judy Davis (Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actress); John Butler (musician); Priya Cooper (Gold medal swimmer at Sydney Paralympics Games); Brad Hogg (cricketer); Tracy Ryan (poet)


City Life

Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia; 547.6 thousand people were employed here full-time and 550 thousand were working as part-time in 2019; Unemployment rate was 6.3%  


Perth is a hub to innovation and industries and has a thriving economy. The unemployment rate is low as 3.5% and the city is known to be only 2.5 hours away (WA time zone) for 60% of the world's population. Access to global services is high and the city is known for its crystal clear beaches and sunset coasts. 


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