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Macquarie University is one of the leading universities in Australia and world. It has been consistently ranked amongst the top 150 universities in the world. Deakin University is one of the top 1% public universities in the world, ranked 283rd in the QS World University Rankings 2022. It has been one of the top 300 institutions since 2019.
| Macquarie University | Deakin University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5 Out of 10 | 4.6 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 133 QS World University 2025 # 130 QS World University 2024 # 180 Times Higher Education 2024 | # 197 QS World University 2025 # 233 QS World University 2024 # 251 Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 151 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 48 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2024 # 311 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 | # 126 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 262 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 # 201 for Law by QS World University 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -238 PG Programs -115 Doctorate Programs -4 | UG Programs -120 PG Programs -67 Doctorate Programs -5 |
| Exam Score | GMAT-620 IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 TOEFL-83 | GMAT-500 GRE-291 IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 TOEFL-70 |
| Cost to Study | Hostel + Meal - 28349 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 20286 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 26496 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 544 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate employability rankings: #100-110; | Graduate Employability Ranking- #271; Highest paid degrees- MBA (131,000 USD); Masters (93,000 USD); Masters in Finance (88,000 USD); Bachelor (87,000 USD); Bachelor of Science (84,000 USD). |
| application requirements | recognized high school degree, 50% minimum in high school/bachelors, English must be a core subject | award certificates; academic transcripts; formal identity papers (e.g. your passport); CVs; Personal Statement; Proof of English proficiency. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Macquarie Graduate School of Management | Deakin Business School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.8/10 Read 19 reviews | 7.6/10 Read 38 reviews |
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| General Facts | Macquarie University | Deakin University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1964 | 1974 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 44:1 | 30:1 |
| Male:Female | 53% Male, 47% Female | 58% Male, 42% 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. | Campuses located in Melbourne's Burwood suburb, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront and Warrnambool, as well as the online Cloud Campus; the Largest campus is in Burnwood located 45 minutes by tram from the Melbourne CBD |
| Library | 1,189,409: Physical items; | Online Collections of over 970,000 resources: 636,845 e-books; 201,666 e-journals; 577 online databases; 73,693 streaming audio; 116,828 streaming video; 96,424 records in Deakin Research Online; 18,003 Open Access records in Deakin Research Online. Physical Collections of over 815,000 resources: 694,960 books; 2,885 print journals; 97,247 items in special collections; 17,854 DVDs and videos; Extensive microform collection. |
| 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 | 120 clubs and societies; Deakin sports club that include Deakin Burwood Basketball Association, Deakin University Football and Netball Club (Sharks) & Sharks Players United, and Deakin Snow Riders (DSR); Deakin University Student Association (DUSA); gyms, fitness classes, basketball courts & sports ovals |
| Hostel | #Rooms(Studio Room) - $10785 #Rooms(Single Bedroom) - $11402 | #Studio Apartments(week) - $265 #Large Studio Apartments(week) - $279 |
| 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. | Anurag Singh (Indian film director); Leigh Peta Sales (Australian Journalist); Stella Young (Australian Comedian); Benjamin James Graham (Former Australian Rule Footballer); Rodger Corser (Australian Actor); Michael Klinger (Australian Cricketer); James William Kilgore (American Activist) |
| City Life | Unemployment rate of Sydney is low as 2.8%, | Located in Geelong, southwest of Melbourne; 2nd largest city in Victoria; 2nd fastest city in Australia; Major employers: Ford Motor Company, Avalon Airport. Target Australia; Shell oil refinery; etc.; Popular tourist attractions include Buckley Falls; - Curlewis Golf Club; Market Square; Point Lonsdale Lighthouse; Queenscliffe Maritime Museum; Geelong Art Gallery; Ozone shipwreck, etc. |
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