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University Of South Australia is one of the world’s Top 50 under 50 institutions. It is ranked 295th in the QS World University Rankings 2021.Curtin University is ranked in the top 1% universities in the world in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2020. It also achieved a 5+ star rating in the 2021 Good Universities Guide
| University of South Australia | Curtin University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.6 Out of 10 | 4.2 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 301 Times Higher Education 2025 # 340 QS World University 2025 # 549 Center for World University Rankings 2025 | # 183 QS World University 2026 # 174 QS World University 2025 # 251 Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 251 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 301 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 301 for Law by QS World University 2025 | # 126 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 301 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 126 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -140 PG Programs -47 | UG Programs -123 PG Programs -62 |
| Exam Score | GMAT-500 IELTS-6 PTE-50 TOEFL-79 | GMAT-600 GRE-304 IELTS-6.5 PTE-69 TOEFL-68 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 25102 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 27643 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 20192 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 20217 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 22356 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 12720 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability Ranking 2020: 301 – 500; Top paying degree along with their annual salary are: MBA – 128,000 USD; Masters in Finance – 81,000 USD; BBA – 73,000 AUD | Curtin University is one of the top public universities in Perth, Australia. It is ranked #193 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
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| application requirements | 60% in best four subjects for UG; Letters of Recommendation; Personal Statement; Work Experience | 60% – 70% for admission in UG; Grading System Description; Portfolio |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Curtin Business School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.5/10 Read 9 reviews | 7.4/10 Read 9 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of South Australia | Curtin University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1991 | 1966 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | :1 | 18:1 |
| Male:Female | 0% Male, 0% Female | 49% Male, 51% Female |
| Location Facts | University has 8 campuses: Adelaide – City East; Adelaide – City West; Magill at Eastern Suburbs, Mawson Lakes; Whyalla; Mount Gambier; Enterprising Spaces; UniSA Cancer Research Institute | Campuses in 5 countries: Australia, Dubai, Malaysia, Mauritius, Singapore; Australia has campuses in 5 locations: Perth, Murray Street, St George Terrace, Kalgoorlie, Midland |
| Library | Important collections of library include Bob Hawke, Alexander Downer, Rosemary Crowley, De Lissa Association, Dr Basil Hetzel, Chris Hurford, etc. | 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 the University of South Australia Student’s Association (USASA) ran democratically by its students; Some of the clubs are ETLAS, Hindu Society, Bangladeshi Student Society, Aviation Student Organization, 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 | #Homestay - $11222 #Student Apartments - $8970 | #Curtin Kalgoorlie (1 Bedroom) - $12720 |
| Famous Alumni | Beverley Bolin (architect); Tom Calma (social justice campaigner); Philip Corey (Journalist), Bob Day (former Family First Senator of South Australia); Glenn Docherty (Mayor of the City of Playford); Dana Wortley (member of Australian Senate) | 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 | Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia; 547.6 thousand people were employed here full-time and 550 thousand were working as part-time in 2019; Unemployment rate was 6.3% | 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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