Queen's University overall ranking by QS is #209 out of 1401 globally, #11 out of 31 in Canada for the year 2024. Newcastle University overall ranking by QS is #110 out of 1401 globally, #18 out of 89 in UK for the year 2024.
| Queen's University | University of Newcastle | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5 Out of 10 | 4.5 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 191 QS World University 2026 # 193 QS World University 2025 # 301 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 227 QS World University 2026 # 179 QS World University 2025 # 251 Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 207 for Engineering by QS World University 2025 # 197 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 -48 PG Programs -62 Doctorate Programs -10 | UG Programs -86 PG Programs -32 |
| Acceptance Rate | 42.0 % | 87.0 % |
| Exam Score | Duolingo-120 GMAT-600 GRE-315 IELTS-6.5 PTE-60 TOEFL-88 | GMAT-550 IELTS-6 PTE-57 TOEFL-60 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 18225 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 10283 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 19280 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 23480 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 43680 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 28774 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability Ranking 2020: 101 – 110; Average annual salary is 49,000 USD. Highest paying degree and their per annum salaries are: MBA: 96,000 CAD; BA: 79,000 CAD; BS: 75,000 CAD | Master: $88,000 |
| application requirements | Minimum 75% in bachelors for MBA and 60% for Masters in Engineering; Portfolio; Essays; Resume. | Work experience may be required for various universities. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Stephen J.R. Smith School of Business | NA |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.6/10 Read 23 reviews | 7.5/10 Read 7 reviews |
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| General Facts | Queen's University | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1841 | 1951 |
| Male:Female | 57% Male, 43% Female | 55% Male, 45% Female |
| Location Facts | Located in the heart of Kingston; Campus is divided into three major parts: Main, West and Isabel Campus located within 1.5 km of radius | 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 | Six campus libraries in five buildings; Over 3,000,000 images; 300,000 architectural drawings; 3,000,000 physical volumes; 80,000 e-journals | 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 400 student clubs such as Amnesty International, Oxfam, Urban Snowboarding, Musical Theatres, etc; Three dinning halls and 22 retail food outlets on campus | 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 | #Room and Meal Plan - $16632 | #Studio Room - $10620 #Single Studio Room - $11158 #Shared Apartment - $6996 |
| Famous Alumni | Arthur B. McDonald (Nobel Prize in Physics); Fraser Stoddart (Nobel Prize in Chemistry); Shirley Tilghman (President of Princeton University); Robert Borden (Prime Minister of Canada); Derek Burney (former Chairman and CEO of Bell Canada); Elon Musk (founder of SpaceX and Tesla) | 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 | Kingston is located in eastern Ontario; Listed among top 5 university towns of the world by BBC; Ranked as 6th best place to retire by moneysense.ca; Unemployment rate in December 2019 was 4.7%; Popularly known as “Limestone city” as many historical buildings situated here are constructed using limestone | 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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