| University of Newcastle | RMIT University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.5 Out of 10 | 4.4 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 173 QS World University 2024 # 201 Times Higher Education 2024 # 192 QS World University 2023 | # 140 QS World University 2024 # 251 Times Higher Education 2024 # 190 QS World University 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 201 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 162 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 176 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 126 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 301 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 301 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Programs | UG Programs -102 PG Programs -35 | UG Programs -82 PG Programs -61 Doctorate Programs -34 |
| Acceptance Rate | 85.0 % | 78.5 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT - 550 IELTS - 6 PTE - 57 TOEFL - 60 | GMAT - 550 IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 58 TOEFL - 79 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 26844 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 25200 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 28774 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 28732 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 25228 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 13748 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Master: $88,000 | Graduate Employability Rankings #77; Top recruiters: National Australian Bank, Telstra Corporation Ltd., Deloitte, GHD Group; Highest paid degrees: Masters in Science (153,000 USD); Masters in Management (198,000 USD); Executive MBA (90,000 USD); Masters in Finance (87,000 USD); MBA (80,000 USD). |
| application requirements | Work experience may be required for various universities. | 16 years of age; English proficiency scores; supplementary requirements (portfolio, interview, supplementary information form); CV; work reference letter; referee report |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.6/10 Read 5 reviews | 7.8/10 Read 24 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Newcastle | RMIT University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1951 | 1887 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 |
| Male:Female | 55% Male, 45% Female | 47% Male, 53% Female |
| Location Facts | The main campus is located in central coast and port Macquarie. The campuses are located in bushland environment with a picturesque backdrop for outdoor studies and eclectic art scenes. | 3 campuses and 2 sites in Australia; Main campus located in Melbourne city center on the northern edge of Hoddle Grid; surrounded by restaurants, cafes, parks, markets, State Library of Victoria. |
| Library | There are 7 university libraries and 4 partner libraries, the largest of these is Auchmuty Library. Apart from the general collection, these libraries have traditional collections, rare books, and archive collections. The Huxley library supports collection for a number of schools of the university. | RMIT Library has four library sites in Melbourne- Swanston, Carlton; Bundoora; Brunswick; Makerspace; 600,000+ volumes; 1,892,472 in-person visits; 1,999,273 visits via website; 1,160,670 database usage; 687,175 video streams. |
| Campus Life | Chose to indulge in over 150 clubs and societies, and number other student activities like volunteering, events & entertainment and more. It has 6 sporting ovals at Newcastle campus. Fitness and wellbeing are catered through gyms, aquatic center, and squash court. Enjoy on-campus dining with cafes, bars, and restaurants offering multicuisine dining. Wattspace gallery is run by students and holds various exhibitions. | Over 100 clubs, societies and collectives; RMIT Gallery- public art gallery of the university; RMIT Link- university’s campus union; RMIT's University Student Union (RUSU); The Swanston Gazette- Student newspaper; Catalyst- Student magazine; RMITV- student television production company; Student Youth Network (SYN)- student radio station; Realfoods- student-volunteer-run café. |
| Hostel | #Studio Room - $10620 #Single Studio Room - $11158 #Shared Apartment - $6996 | #Room and Board - $13748 |
| Famous Alumni | John Doyle (Actor), Gary Quinlan (Australian Diplomat), Khaw Boon Wan (MP of Singapore), Taylor Martin (Australian Martin), Sandra Eades (Physician), Scott Beavan (Australian Radio Presenter), Susie Porter (TV Actor), John Hughes (Australian Writer), Tim Robards (Actor), Russell Blackwood (Writer), Clare Collins (dietician), etc. | James Wan (Australian-Malaysian film director); Amanda Barnard (Australian theoretical physicist); Rob Hulls (Australian Politician); James Hird (Australian rules football player); James Tomkins (Australian sportsman, three-time Olympic gold medalist); Rove McManus (Australian comedian and television host); Lydia Lassila (Australian skier, Winter Olympic gold medalist). |
| City Life | Newcastle is a two-hour drive from Sydney and is located in the eastern state of New South Wales. It harbors glorious beaches and is the gateway to hunter valley. Offers a variety of breakfast, fine dining, coffee options, restaurants, and pubs. Shop around Newcastle City farmers market or Hunter and Gather markets. Surfing is one of the most sought after sport. Attend annual hot air ballon festival. Last reported unemployment rate of the city (2018) was 4.0% | coastal capital of the southeastern Australian state of Victoria; Unemployment rate- 6.0%; Hosts several cultural festivals such as Melbourne International Arts Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Melbourne Fringe Festival and Moomba; Famous tourist attractions include Federation Square, Queen Victoria Market, Crown Casino, Southbank, Melbourne Zoo, Melbourne Aquarium, Docklands, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Museum, Melbourne Observation Deck, Arts Centre Melbourne, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Luna Park. |
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