Curtin University is an Australian public research university based in Bentley, Perth, Western Australia. The University of Wollongong is an Australian public research university located in the coastal city of Wollongong, New South Wales,
| Curtin University | University of Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.2 Out of 10 | 4.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 183 QS World University 2024 # 201 Times Higher Education 2024 # 156 US News 2023 | # 162 QS World University 2024 # 201 Times Higher Education 2024 # 185 QS World University 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 126 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 201 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 151 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 101 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 201 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 101 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -133 PG Programs -69 | UG Programs -101 PG Programs -44 Doctorate Programs -2 |
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9 % | 84.3 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT - 600 GRE updated - 304 IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 50 TOEFL - 79 | GMAT - 550 IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 54 SAT - 1200 TOEFL - 86 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 20217 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 22356 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 465 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 22157 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 16185 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 39015 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | 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 | University of Wollongong is one of the top public universities in Wollongong, Australia. It is ranked #=185 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Degree Average Salary Masters in Finance $72,000 Executive Masters $66,000 Masters in Management $61,000 Bachelor (Other) $58,000 Master (Other) $54,000 Bachelor of Arts $46,000 |
| application requirements | 60% – 70% for admission in UG; Grading System Description; Portfolio | Students must complete min. 13 years of education to apply for bachelors programs. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Curtin Business School | Sydney Business School, University of Wollongong |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.8/10 Read 6 reviews | 7.8/10 Read 6 reviews |
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| General Facts | Curtin University | University of Wollongong |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1966 | 1951 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 31:1 |
| Male:Female | 49% Male, 51% Female | 51% Male, 49% Female |
| Location Facts | Campuses in 5 countries: Australia, Dubai, Malaysia, Mauritius, Singapore; Australia has campuses in 5 locations: Perth, Murray Street, St George Terrace, Kalgoorlie, Midland | It is located on the coastal city, Wollongong. Wollongong campus is landscaped by gardens and is minutes away from the Pacific ocean. |
| Library | 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 | The university has seven libraries having million of recourses inclusive of 90,000 journals, 260 databases, and 450,000 ebooks. |
| Campus Life | 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 | Over 130 clubs and societies and a variety of stress-relieving workshops and wellness activities are available on campus. Students can find various international cuisine outlets (20), gyms, cafes (9), and live music festivals at Unibar. The international student program allows freshman to find and interact with people from their cultures and other cultures as well. |
| Hostel | #Premium single room and board --Weekly - $465 | #Self-catered single studio - $16320 #Self-catered premium studio - $17340 |
| Famous Alumni | 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) | Alex Zelinsky (vice-chancellor of University of Newcastle), Gareth Ward (Legislator), John Tranter (Poet), Julian McMohan (Actor), Kate Bell (Actress), B.Sandhya (Additional Director General of Kerala Police), Bryan Doyle (Legislator) |
| City Life | 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. | Unemployment rate of Sydney is low as 2.8%, |
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