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University Of Wollongong, considered as a relatively young university is ranked at 193rd position as per QS world rankings 2022. The University of Newcastle is a public research university located in New South Wales known for providing world-class research and higher education in Australia and is ranked 197 by QS ranking.
| University of Wollongong | University of Newcastle | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.9 Out of 10 | 4.5 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 184 QS World University 2026 # 167 QS World University 2025 # 201 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 227 QS World University 2026 # 179 QS World University 2025 # 251 Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 101 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 351 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 101 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025 | # 164 for Engineering by QS World University 2025 # 172 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 151 for Law by QS World University 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -91 PG Programs -42 Doctorate Programs -2 | UG Programs -86 PG Programs -34 |
| Exam Score | GMAT-550 IELTS-6.5 PTE-54 SAT-1200 TOEFL-70 | GMAT-550 IELTS-6 PTE-57 TOEFL-60 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 22157 [For UG Program] Hostel + Meal - 39015 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 23480 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 43680 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 28774 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | University of Wollongong is one of the top public universities in Wollongong, Australia. It is ranked #=185 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Average Salaries Are As Follows :
| Master: $88,000 |
| application requirements | Students must complete min. 13 years of education to apply for bachelors programs. | Work experience may be required for various universities. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Sydney Business School, University of Wollongong | NA |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.6/10 Read 7 reviews | 7.5/10 Read 7 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Wollongong | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1951 | 1951 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 31:1 | 21:1 |
| Male:Female | 51% Male, 49% Female | 55% Male, 45% Female |
| Location Facts | It is located on the coastal city, Wollongong. Wollongong campus is landscaped by gardens and is minutes away from the Pacific ocean. | The main campus is located in central coast and port Macquarie. The campuses are located in bushland environment with a picturesque backdrop for outdoor studies and eclectic art scenes. |
| Library | The university has seven libraries having million of recourses inclusive of 90,000 journals, 260 databases, and 450,000 ebooks. | There are 7 university libraries and 4 partner libraries, the largest of these is Auchmuty Library. Apart from the general collection, these libraries have traditional collections, rare books, and archive collections. The Huxley library supports collection for a number of schools of the university. |
| Campus Life | Over 130 clubs and societies and a variety of stress-relieving workshops and wellness activities are available on campus. Students can find various international cuisine outlets (20), gyms, cafes (9), and live music festivals at Unibar. The international student program allows freshman to find and interact with people from their cultures and other cultures as well. | Chose to indulge in over 150 clubs and societies, and number other student activities like volunteering, events & entertainment and more. It has 6 sporting ovals at Newcastle campus. Fitness and wellbeing are catered through gyms, aquatic center, and squash court. Enjoy on-campus dining with cafes, bars, and restaurants offering multicuisine dining. Wattspace gallery is run by students and holds various exhibitions. |
| Hostel | #Self-catered single studio - $16320 #Self-catered premium studio - $17340 | #Studio Room - $10620 #Single Studio Room - $11158 #Shared Apartment - $6996 |
| Famous Alumni | Alex Zelinsky (vice-chancellor of University of Newcastle), Gareth Ward (Legislator), John Tranter (Poet), Julian McMohan (Actor), Kate Bell (Actress), B.Sandhya (Additional Director General of Kerala Police), Bryan Doyle (Legislator) | John Doyle (Actor), Gary Quinlan (Australian Diplomat), Khaw Boon Wan (MP of Singapore), Taylor Martin (Australian Martin), Sandra Eades (Physician), Scott Beavan (Australian Radio Presenter), Susie Porter (TV Actor), John Hughes (Australian Writer), Tim Robards (Actor), Russell Blackwood (Writer), Clare Collins (dietician), etc. |
| City Life | Unemployment rate of Sydney is low as 2.8%, | Newcastle is a two-hour drive from Sydney and is located in the eastern state of New South Wales. It harbors glorious beaches and is the gateway to hunter valley. Offers a variety of breakfast, fine dining, coffee options, restaurants, and pubs. Shop around Newcastle City farmers market or Hunter and Gather markets. Surfing is one of the most sought after sport. Attend annual hot air ballon festival. Last reported unemployment rate of the city (2018) was 4.0% |
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