University of Sydney vs Monash University

Overview Comparison
The University of SydneyMonash University
Collegedunia Score6.3 Out of 105.9 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 19 QS World University 2024
# 60 Times Higher Education 2024
# 28 US News 2023
# 42 QS World University 2024
# 54 Times Higher Education 2024
# 40 US News 2023
Subject Strength# 68 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 25 for Medicine by QS World University 2023
# 40 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
# 54 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 33 for Medicine by QS World University 2023
# 64 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
ProgramsUG Programs -98
PG Programs -178
Doctorate Programs -10
UG Programs -119
PG Programs -92
Doctorate Programs -16
Acceptance Rate71.2 %72.9 %
Exam ScoreIELTS - 6.5
PTE - 57
TOEFL - 80
GRE updated - 306
IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 58
TOEFL - 79
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   37960
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  38325
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 30330 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   32660
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  22494
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 80270 Per Year
placement (average package)

Graduate employability ranking: #4
MBA: $100,000
Executive MBA: $216,000
Law graduates were the highest paid


Graduate Employability rankings: #66, 
MBA: $120,000,
Masters in Management: $100,000,
graduates entering the insurance sector were hired at maximum payscale
 


application requirements

Mathematics must be studied as part of curriculum previously.
Personal statement, portfolio, interview is required for certain programs

Minimum age of applicant- 17, course codes and names are mandatory while applying

Campuses and B-SchoolsThe University of Sydney Business School
Monash University Malaysia
CollegeDunia Reviews7.1/10 Read 16 reviews7.6/10 Read 35 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsThe University of SydneyMonash University
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1850
1958
Student:Faculty Ratio20:1
34:1
Male:Female58% Male, 42% Female57% Male, 43% Female
Location Facts

One of the oldest, Located in southern eastern state.
Main campus is located near central business district,
One tree-island research is located near Great Barrier reef


Located in the suburbs of Clayton, the main and largest campus is surrounded by scientific research facilities like CSIRO, and Australian Synchrotron, a variety of student bars, retail outlets, and restaurants surround the campus.  


Library

Digital collection: 5698, 
Rare books collection: 170,000,
East Asian Collection: 123,350 volumes,
and abundance of curriculum resources
 


Total 4.7 million items,
3 million physical items and 1.6 million electronic
 


Campus Life

250 clubs and societies, Pulp: online student publication, SURG: student radio station, Honi Soit: only weekly student publication in Australia, Mardi gras, pop and international fests, Sydney ideas are some of the popular events, social competitions, pilates classes and athletic training at SUSF


Over 70 food vendors across the campus, 
aMigo (app helping social connection on-campus easy), 
220 student clubs and societies, and 45,000 memberships, 
overseas students, mature students, and graduate student associations
 


Hostel#Rent and Board - $20298
#Rooms(On campus) - $11812
#Rooms(Homestay) - $14735
#Rooms(Boarding schools) - $16495
#Rooms(Rental) - $17152
#Rooms(Hostels and guesthouses) - $5847
#Rooms(Shared rentals) - $8381
Famous Alumni

Edmund Barton (First PM of Australia), Michael Kirby (justices of the high court of Australia, Juan Sutherland (musician), Gough Whitlam (Former PM-Australia), John Howard (former PM), William McMahon (former PM)


David Williamson (Playwrite) Nick Cave (musician), Peter Carey (Brooker winner novelist),  Boediono (former vice president-Indonesia), Robert Doyle (former lord mayor of Melbourne), Peter Costello (former member of Australian house of representatives), Annika Smethurst (journalist) 


City Life

Unemployment rate of Sydney is low as 2.8%,
offers world attractions like Sydney opera house, Sydney Harbour, paddy’s market, Darling harbor, Bondi Beach, blue mountains and more.
Multicultural celebration of food, music, festivals, and arts.
Get daily Koala encounter sessions at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo


Cheap student shopping,
Graffiti filled Melbourne Hosier Lane and other street artwork,
One of the highest paying city in the country, unemployment rate is 6.2%


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