Murdoch University vs RMIT University

Overview Comparison
Murdoch UniversityRMIT University
Collegedunia Score4.2 Out of 104.4 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 351 Times Higher Education 2024
# 431 QS World University 2024
# 401 Times Higher Education 2023
# 140 QS World University 2024
# 251 Times Higher Education 2024
# 190 QS World University 2023
Subject Strength# 251 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 501 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2022
# 401 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023
# 126 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 301 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023
# 301 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023
ProgramsUG Programs -57
PG Programs -29
UG Programs -82
PG Programs -61
Doctorate Programs -34
Exam ScoreGMAT - 550
GRE updated - 290
IELTS - 6
PTE - 50
TOEFL - 73
GMAT - 550
IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 58
TOEFL - 79
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   22190
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  33286
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 770 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   28732
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  25228
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 13748 Per Year
placement (average package)

Average Salaries are given below:

Degree                   Average Salary

MBA                            $61,000 

Bachelor (Other)          $39,000 

Master (Other)              $31,000 

Bachelor of Arts            $30,000 

Other Degree                 $28,000 


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

Apply online or through agents, PG applicants must fulfill country-specific requirements (vary with programs). 
Some PG courses may require 4-year UG degree. 

16 years of age; English proficiency scores; supplementary requirements (portfolio, interview, supplementary information form); CV; work reference letter; referee report

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General Facts Comparison
General FactsMurdoch UniversityRMIT University
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1973
1887
Student:Faculty Ratio31:1
20:1
Male:Female41% Male, 59% Female47% Male, 53% Female
Location Facts

Located in Western Australia, Perth (Singapore and Dubai-international campuses), university’s main campus is South Street Campus. Home to a fully-operation engineering plant, main campus features beautiful native bushlands.  


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

Total e-books: 3,49,661; physical books: 3,53,744; digital journals: 63,132; physical journals: 305; total other resources: 70,159. This includes special and subject collections. 


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

Find on-campus food options catering to snacking and hearty meals, hangout a student hub, join clubs or societies (over 100), get involved in organizations run by students, enjoy various events like stamp-out stress day or multicultural day at Bush Court or Tavern, join social sports team, or indulge in staying fit at Fitness Zone.


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#Weekly expenses for accommodation - $120
#Weekly expenses for accommodation - $440
#Room and Board - $13748
Famous Alumni

Basil Zempilas (American TV presenter), Michael Keenan (member of Australian house of representatives), Adam Bandt (Australian Federal MP), Scott Ludlam (Former Senator-Australia), Kim Scott (novelist), Toby Miller (Author), Alan Eggleston (Australian Senator), Sue Lines (Australian Senator), 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

Perth is a hub to innovation and industries and has a thriving economy. The unemployment rate (2019) 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. Explore Rottnest Islands, Fremantle, Kings Park, Swan Valley, and more. Multicuisine cafes, restaurants, and more offer both luxury and casual dining. 


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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