Macquarie University vs University of New South Wales

Overview Comparison
Macquarie UniversityUniversity of New South Wales
Collegedunia Score5 Out of 106.6 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 130 QS World University 2024
# 180 Times Higher Education 2024
# 175 Times Higher Education 2023
# 19 QS World University 2024
# 84 Times Higher Education 2024
# 41 US News 2023
Subject Strength# 151 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 175 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023
# 151 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
# 64 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 54 for Medicine by QS World University 2023
# 32 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
ProgramsUG Programs -241
PG Programs -118
Doctorate Programs -4
UG Programs -128
PG Programs -122
Doctorate Programs -44
Exam ScoreGMAT - 620
IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 58
TOEFL - 83
GMAT - 660
IELTS - 6
PTE - 63
TOEFL - 90
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   38800
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  39200
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 28349 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   31898
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  31629
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 69056 Per Year
placement (average package)

Graduate employability rankings: #100-110;
MBA: $120,000;
Masters in Finance: $120,000; 
MA: $70,000


Graduate Employability rankings: #27, 
Ranks #22 in world employer reputation
Executive MBA: $160,000
MBA: $106,000
Masters in Finance: $100,000


application requirements

recognized high school degree, 50% minimum in high school/bachelors, English must be a core subject 

Fulfill country and program-specific requirements, 
CBSE students also need to provide their admit card

Campuses and B-SchoolsMacquarie Graduate School of Management
Australian Graduate School of Management
CollegeDunia Reviews8.0/10 Read 17 reviews8.2/10 Read 11 reviews

Top Courses Comparison

Top Courses Comparison

ranking# 101 for Business by QS World University 2024
# 175 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023
# 71 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023
# 101 for Business by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021
application-# 46 Admissions
exam scoresGMAT - 680/800GRE updated - 304/340IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 65/90TOEFL - 94/120GMAT - 680/800IELTS - 7/9PTE - 65/90TOEFL - 94/120
Admission Criteria/Better to Have

GPA of 5.0 on a 7.0 scale average and preferably 680 GMAT Score. Average Work Experience required around 3 years.


GPA of 3.1 to 3.8 average and preferably 686 GMAT Score. Average Work Experience required around 8 years.


cost to studyTotal Cost (Tuition + Living) -27600Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -57960
Return on Investment/Average Package#Average Salary152000#Average Salary98400
documents required#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose
application datesFeb 6, 2024 (Application Deadline For Term 1)
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General Facts Comparison
General FactsMacquarie UniversityUniversity of New South Wales
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1964
1949
Student:Faculty Ratio44:1
30:1
Male:Female53% Male, 47% Female47% Male, 53% Female
Location Facts

The campus spans over 126 hectares with an open space & is located in the center of Australia’s largest high-tech precinct with over 300 companies located on/around the campus. Only a few kilometers away from Sydney Central business district, the university has its own metro station.


Located in the suburbs of Kensington, seven kilometers away from center of Syndey. Two other campuses located in Paddington and Canberra. 


Library

1,189,409: Physical items;
947,657: Unique books & items;
11,835,146: E-resources
76,193: current journals collection


e-books collection: 831,449;
Print titles: 1,085,805;
E-journals: 159,710;
Print Loans: 134,826


Campus Life

Over 140 clubs and societies, 7 museums and collections, around 130 student groups, buddy programs, on-campus cafe, and restaurants and athletic activities


300 clubs and societies, has its own religious center, aquatic center, a roundhouse, a variety of shops and food joints on-campus. 
The main campus also has medical center, dentist, supermarket, pharmacy, and two banks and an innovation center with 260 partner companies.
The university has its own planes, a Foucault pendulum in physics building.


Hostel#Rooms(Studio Room) - $10785
#Rooms(Single Bedroom) - $11402
#Single Room Bed - $18772
#Double Room Bed - $24541
#Double Room Bed(Large Apartment) - $25743
Famous Alumni

Anthony Field (musician), Jim Soorley (politician), Lauren Jackson (basketball player), Tanya Plibersek (member of Australian parliament), Ian Thorpe (Australian swimmer), Adam Hills (comedian). Overall alumni network of 164,000 students.


Scott Morrison (Australian PM), Lucy Turnbull (Former Lord mayor of Syndey), Campbell Newman (Former Premier of Queensland), Marise Payne (Minister of Foreign Affairs), Raj Reddy (former Co-chair of US president’s IT), Rebel Wilson (Actress), Mehreen Faruqi (Australian Senator)


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