| James Cook University | Curtin University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.8 Out of 10 | 4.2 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 351 Times Higher Education 2024 # 415 QS World University 2024 # 293 US News 2023 | # 183 QS World University 2024 # 201 Times Higher Education 2024 # 156 US News 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 401 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 348 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 351 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023 | # 126 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 201 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 151 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -114 PG Programs -52 Doctorate Programs -13 | UG Programs -133 PG Programs -69 |
| Exam Score | GMAT - 550 IELTS - 6 PTE - 52 TOEFL - 74 | GMAT - 600 GRE updated - 304 IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 50 TOEFL - 79 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 20286 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 26882 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 21491 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 20217 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 22356 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 465 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Top paying sectors are IT & Software Development, Compliance, AML, KYC and Monitoring, and Management; Average annual salary are Bachelors – 76,000 USD, MS – 68,000 USD, BS - 36,000 USD, MBA – 32,000 USD | 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 |
| application requirements | English as pre-requisite subject; Work experience; Statement of Purpose | 60% – 70% for admission in UG; Grading System Description; Portfolio |
| Campuses and B-Schools | James Cook University (Brisbane Campus) | Curtin Business School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.3/10 Read 1 reviews | 7.8/10 Read 6 reviews |
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| General Facts | James Cook University | Curtin University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1961 | 1966 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
| Male:Female | 63% Male, 37% Female | 49% Male, 51% Female |
| Location Facts | Three campuses: two located in Cairns and Townsville in Australia, one in Singapore; Study centers in Mackey, Mount Isa, and Thursday Island; Cairns campus is located close to the northern beaches of the suburb Smithfield; Townsville campus is located 13 km away from the central business district | Campuses in 5 countries: Australia, Dubai, Malaysia, Mauritius, Singapore; Australia has campuses in 5 locations: Perth, Murray Street, St George Terrace, Kalgoorlie, Midland |
| Library | Total books: 592,182; Digital: 234,511; Physical: 8,853; Journals (Physical): 8,853; Journal (total): 52,135 | 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 |
| Campus Life | University has course-based clubs, sporting clubs, society and culture clubs, cultural and religious clubs, and residential clubs. Some of the popular clubs are Biomed Society, JCU Education Undergraduate Society, JCU Nursing and Midwifery Society, VET Student Association, etc. | 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 |
| Hostel | #Standard Room - $12163 #Private Room with shared bathroom - $9328 | #Premium single room and board --Weekly - $465 |
| Famous Alumni | Brentley Frazer (author), Colin Grant (former head of Biosecurity Australia), Margaret Reynolds (Australian politician), Terry Hughes (a member of Australian Academy of Science), Ian Young (Vice-Chancellor of Australian National University) | 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) |
| City Life | Cairns has the highest population growth rate of 3.2% in Australia, has Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics Rainforest; Townsville is the largest urban center in north region of Australia; Unemployment rate was 4.3% in 2019 | 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. |
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