Australian National University (ANU) vs University of Sydney: Which is better to study in Australia?

Australian National University vs University of Sydney

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The Australian National University is one of Australia's leading public universities. It is placed  at rank 27 in the QS Global World Rankings 2022. University of Sydney has an impressive position of #41 out of 1,422 universities globally.

Overview Comparison
Australian National UniversityThe University of Sydney
Collegedunia Score6.9 Out of 106.3 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 32 QS World University 2026
# 73 Times Higher Education 2026
# 73 Times Higher Education 2025
# 25 QS World University 2026
# 53 Times Higher Education 2026
# 18 QS World University 2025
Subject Strength# 76 for Engineering by QS World University 2025
# 51 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025
# 161 for Medicine by QS World University 2025
# 60 for Engineering by QS World University 2025
# 51 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025
# 27 for Medicine by QS World University 2025
ProgramsUG Programs -50
PG Programs -97
Doctorate Programs -31
UG Programs -102
PG Programs -176
Doctorate Programs -10
Acceptance Rate35.0 %30.0 %
Exam ScoreIELTS-6.5
PTE-64
TOEFL-80
IELTS-6.5
PTE-64
TOEFL-85
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   31000
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  32341
[For PG Program]
Average Tuition Fees   37960
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  38325
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 23760 Per Year
placement (average package)

Graduate Employability: #66, 
MBA: $97,000,
MA: $75,000,
Masters in Finance: $80,000


Graduate employability ranking: #4
MBA: $100,000
Executive MBA: $216,000
Law graduates were the highest paid


application requirements

Accepting DET (Duolingo English Test) for 2021 entry, score required: 115, Interviews required

Mathematics must be studied as part of curriculum previously.
Personal statement, portfolio, interview is required for certain programs

Campuses and B-SchoolsCollege of Business and Economics, Australian National University
The University of Sydney Business School
CollegeDunia Reviews8.4/10 Read 12 reviews7.0/10 Read 20 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsAustralian National UniversityThe University of Sydney
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1946
1850
Student:Faculty Ratio17:1:1
18:1:1
Male:Female46% Male, 0% Female43% Male, 0% Female
Location Facts

Located in the capital city an inland surrounded by mountains, bushes, and hills. The campus is rather smaller and calmer. 


One of the oldest, Located in southern eastern state.
Main campus is located near central business district,
One tree-island research is located near Great Barrier reef


Library

Collection of theses from over 60 years, Brissenden collection: 1450 volume, newspapers from over 120 countries and in 60 languages, and much more


Digital collection: 5698, 
Rare books collection: 170,000,
East Asian Collection: 123,350 volumes,
and abundance of curriculum resources
 


Campus Life

Around 130 clubs, on-campus cafe, shops, & bars, and designated Queer, women, ethnocultural, environmental departments


250 clubs and societies, Pulp: online student publication, SURG: student radio station, Honi Soit: only weekly student publication in Australia, Mardi gras, pop and international fests, Sydney ideas are some of the popular events, social competitions, pilates classes and athletic training at SUSF


Hostel-#Rent and Board - $11760
Famous Alumni

Kevin Rudd (Former PM), Bob Hawke (former PM), Peter Garrett (member of Australian house of representatives), Nich Minchin (Australian Senator), Jennifer Robinson (Australian human rights lawyer).


Edmund Barton (First PM of Australia), Michael Kirby (justices of the high court of Australia, Juan Sutherland (musician), Gough Whitlam (Former PM-Australia), John Howard (former PM), William McMahon (former PM)


City Life

Considered most liveable city in Australia, Canberra has parliament house (old and the current one), National museum and gallery of Australia, National zoo and botanical park, CSIRO discovery center, variety of cultural events, multi-cuisine dining, etc. The unemployment rate is as low as 3.9%


Unemployment rate of Sydney is low as 2.8%,
offers world attractions like Sydney opera house, Sydney Harbour, paddy’s market, Darling harbor, Bondi Beach, blue mountains and more.
Multicultural celebration of food, music, festivals, and arts.
Get daily Koala encounter sessions at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo


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