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James Cook University ranks among the top 2% of tertiary institutions in the world as per agencies such as QS and THE. It is one of the oldest universities of Australia. Curtin University 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
James Cook University | Curtin University | |
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Collegedunia Score | 4.8 Out of 10 | 4.2 Out of 10 |
ranking (overall) | # 445 QS World University 2025 # 351 Times Higher Education 2024 # 415 QS World University 2024 | # 174 QS World University 2025 # 101 QS World University 2024 # 183 QS World University 2024 |
Subject Strength | # 401 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 367 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 # 351 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023 | # 126 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 277 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 # 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-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.
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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 | 7.4/10 Read 9 reviews |
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General Facts | James Cook University | Curtin University |
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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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