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) | # 162 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 82 QS World University 2025 # 128 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 153 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 183 QS World University 2026 # 251 Times Higher Education 2026 |
| Subject Strength | # 66 for Engineering by Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 73 for Medicine by Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 83 for Law by Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 | # 101 for Engineering by Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 169 for Medicine by Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 157 for Law by Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 |
| Programs | UG Programs -62 PG Programs -48 | UG Programs -96 PG Programs -54 |
| Acceptance Rate | 75.0 % | 50.0 % |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 31955 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 35420 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 19440 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 20217 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 22356 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 14560 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 | 7.4/10 Read 16 reviews | 7.4/10 Read 9 reviews |
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| ranking | # 151 for Business by Times Higher Education 2025 # 201 for Business by QS World University 2025 | # 201 for Business by QS World University 2025 # 201 for Business by Times Higher Education 2025 |
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| exam scores | IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 64/90TOEFL - 4/6 | IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 58/90TOEFL - 4/6 |
| 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 | Jan 1, 1999 (Rolling Admission) Jan 1, 1999 (Rolling Admission) Jan 1, 1999 (Rolling Admission) | Aug 17, 2026 (Application Deadline For Trimester 3 2026 Intake) Dec 17, 2026 (Application Deadline For Trimester 1 2027 Intake) Apr 15, 2027 (Application Deadline For Trimester 2 2027 Intake) Aug 12, 2027 (Application Deadline For Trimester 3 2027 Intake) |
| ranking | # 51 for Nursing by QS World University 2025 | - |
| application | - | - |
| exam scores | IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 64/90TOEFL - 4/6 | - |
| cost to study | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -82200 | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) - |
| application dates | Jan 1, 1999 (Rolling Admission) Jan 1, 1999 (Rolling Admission) | - |
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| General Facts | University of Adelaide | Curtin University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1874 | 1966 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 20:1:1 | 20:1:1 |
| Male:Female | 50% Male, 0% Female | 48% Male, 0% 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 - $14400 | #Curtin Kalgoorlie (1 Bedroom) - $14560 |
| 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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