The University of Adelaide is a public research university located in Adelaide, South Australia. Curtin University is an Australian public research university based in Bentley, Perth, Western Australia.
| University of Adelaide | Curtin University | |
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| Collegedunia Score | 5.8 Out of 10 | 4.2 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 82 QS World University 2025 # 128 Times Higher Education 2025 # 213 Center for World University Rankings 2025 | # 183 QS World University 2026 # 174 QS World University 2025 # 251 Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 101 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 124 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 101 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 -137 PG Programs -85 | UG Programs -123 PG Programs -62 |
| Acceptance Rate | 75.0 % | 50.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-500 GRE-295 IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 TOEFL-79 | GMAT-600 GRE-304 IELTS-6.5 PTE-69 TOEFL-68 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 34265 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 35420 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 16700 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: 171 – 180; Highest paying degrees are Executive Masters, Masters in Finance and Bachelor of Arts with average annual pay of 124,000 USD, 77,000 USD and 74,000 USD respectively. | 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 | Evidence of motivation and commitment towards the subject; Resume | 60% – 70% for admission in UG; Grading System Description; Portfolio |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Curtin Business School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.3/10 Read 13 reviews | 7.4/10 Read 9 reviews |
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| ranking | # 201 for Business by QS World University 2025 # 88 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 | # 201 for Business by QS World University 2025 # 201 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 |
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| exam scores | GMAT - 550/800IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 58/120TOEFL - 79/120 | IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 58/90TOEFL - 79/120 |
| Return on Investment/Average Package | #Average Salary115000 | #Average Salary |
| documents required | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose |
| application dates | - | Aug 18, 2025 (Trimester 3 Application Deadline For 2025 Intake) Jan 1, 2026 (Trimester 1 Application Deadline For 2026 Intake) Apr 20, 2026 (Trimester 2 Application Deadline For 2026 Intake) Aug 17, 2026 (Trimester 3 Application Deadline For 2026 Intake) |
| ranking | # 51 for Nursing by QS World University 2025 | - |
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| why to opt? | Nurses are highly respected members of the community. They help treat patients in all sorts of health care settings and touch lives with empathy, compassion and humour. Our Master of Clinical Nursing offers you an intensive two-year path to a rewarding career as a registered nurse. | |
| exam scores | IELTS - 7/9PTE - 65/90TOEFL - 94/120 | - |
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| cost to study | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -48500 | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) - |
| application dates | Dec 20, 2023 (Application Deadline) | - |
| ranking | # 51 for Nursing by QS World University 2025 | - |
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| exam scores | IELTS - 7/9PTE - 65/90TOEFL - 94/120 | - |
| cost to study | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -52500 | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) - |
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| General Facts | University of Adelaide | Curtin University |
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| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1874 | 1966 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 30:1 | 18:1 |
| Male:Female | 49% Male, 51% Female | 49% Male, 51% Female |
| Location Facts | Four campuses: three in South Australia at North Terrace, Waite, and Roseworthy; one in Melbourne, Victoria; North Terrace is the main campus offering undergraduate programs and hub of research activities | Campuses in 5 countries: Australia, Dubai, Malaysia, Mauritius, Singapore; Australia has campuses in 5 locations: Perth, Murray Street, St George Terrace, Kalgoorlie, Midland |
| Library | 3 libraries: Barr Smith, Roseworthy and Waite; 1,833 study spaces; 18,000,000 e-resources accessed; 82,935 items loaned from the library; 217,246 citation views; 224,253 full-text views; 3,193 files downloaded (as per 2019 statistics) | 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 counseling support, disability support, international student support, wellbeing hub, safer campus community, over 130 clubs, and 40 sports clubs; university organizes Australia’s largest university snow ski trip | 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 | #Rooms - $16700 | #Curtin Kalgoorlie (1 Bedroom) - $12720 |
| Famous Alumni | Robin Warren and Barry Marshall (Nobel Prize for discovering the cause of peptic ulcers); Edward Charles Stirling (physiologist and politician); Brendon Coventry (helped in discovery of immune cycle); Sir Alexender Fleming (development of penicillin); Margaret Reid (first female president 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 South Australia’s capital city; fifth largest Australian capital city; 75% of South Australia’s population live in Adelaide; Climate is 25 to 35 degree Celcius in summers and 10 to 15 degree Celcius in winters; Unemployment rate was 8.2% 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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