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Deakin University ranked 283rd in the QS World University Rankings 2022. It has been one of the top 300 institutions since 2019. RMIT University is ranked one of the top Universities in Australia. RMIT has a distinguished standing in the world’s top 500 in every major ranking. It is one of the top 25 universities to study in Australia.
| Deakin University | RMIT University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.6 Out of 10 | 4.4 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 207 QS World University 2026 # 197 QS World University 2025 # 201 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 125 QS World University 2026 # 123 QS World University 2025 # 251 Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 126 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 301 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 201 for Law by QS World University 2025 | # 126 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 401 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 351 for Law by QS World University 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -117 PG Programs -63 Doctorate Programs -5 | UG Programs -84 PG Programs -67 Doctorate Programs -34 |
| Exam Score | GMAT-500 GRE-291 IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 TOEFL-69 | GMAT-550 IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 TOEFL-79 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 20286 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 43000 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 544 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 28732 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 25228 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 13748 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability Ranking- #271; Highest paid degrees- MBA (131,000 USD); Masters (93,000 USD); Masters in Finance (88,000 USD); Bachelor (87,000 USD); Bachelor of Science (84,000 USD). | Graduate Employability Rankings #77; Top recruiters: National Australian Bank, Telstra Corporation Ltd., Deloitte, GHD Group; Highest paid degrees: Masters in Science (153,000 USD); Masters in Management (198,000 USD); Executive MBA (90,000 USD); Masters in Finance (87,000 USD); MBA (80,000 USD). |
| application requirements | award certificates; academic transcripts; formal identity papers (e.g. your passport); CVs; Personal Statement; Proof of English proficiency. | 16 years of age; English proficiency scores; supplementary requirements (portfolio, interview, supplementary information form); CV; work reference letter; referee report |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Deakin Business School | NA |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.6/10 Read 38 reviews | 7.5/10 Read 35 reviews |
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| General Facts | Deakin University | RMIT University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1974 | 1887 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 30:1 | 20:1 |
| Male:Female | 58% Male, 42% Female | 47% Male, 53% Female |
| Location Facts | Campuses located in Melbourne's Burwood suburb, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront and Warrnambool, as well as the online Cloud Campus; the Largest campus is in Burnwood located 45 minutes by tram from the Melbourne CBD | 3 campuses and 2 sites in Australia; Main campus located in Melbourne city center on the northern edge of Hoddle Grid; surrounded by restaurants, cafes, parks, markets, State Library of Victoria. |
| Library | Online Collections of over 970,000 resources: 636,845 e-books; 201,666 e-journals; 577 online databases; 73,693 streaming audio; 116,828 streaming video; 96,424 records in Deakin Research Online; 18,003 Open Access records in Deakin Research Online. Physical Collections of over 815,000 resources: 694,960 books; 2,885 print journals; 97,247 items in special collections; 17,854 DVDs and videos; Extensive microform collection. | RMIT Library has four library sites in Melbourne- Swanston, Carlton; Bundoora; Brunswick; Makerspace; 600,000+ volumes; 1,892,472 in-person visits; 1,999,273 visits via website; 1,160,670 database usage; 687,175 video streams. |
| Campus Life | 120 clubs and societies; Deakin sports club that include Deakin Burwood Basketball Association, Deakin University Football and Netball Club (Sharks) & Sharks Players United, and Deakin Snow Riders (DSR); Deakin University Student Association (DUSA); gyms, fitness classes, basketball courts & sports ovals | Over 100 clubs, societies and collectives; RMIT Gallery- public art gallery of the university; RMIT Link- university’s campus union; RMIT's University Student Union (RUSU); The Swanston Gazette- Student newspaper; Catalyst- Student magazine; RMITV- student television production company; Student Youth Network (SYN)- student radio station; Realfoods- student-volunteer-run café. |
| Hostel | #Studio Apartments(week) - $265 #Large Studio Apartments(week) - $279 | #Room and Board - $13748 |
| Famous Alumni | Anurag Singh (Indian film director); Leigh Peta Sales (Australian Journalist); Stella Young (Australian Comedian); Benjamin James Graham (Former Australian Rule Footballer); Rodger Corser (Australian Actor); Michael Klinger (Australian Cricketer); James William Kilgore (American Activist) | James Wan (Australian-Malaysian film director); Amanda Barnard (Australian theoretical physicist); Rob Hulls (Australian Politician); James Hird (Australian rules football player); James Tomkins (Australian sportsman, three-time Olympic gold medalist); Rove McManus (Australian comedian and television host); Lydia Lassila (Australian skier, Winter Olympic gold medalist). |
| City Life | Located in Geelong, southwest of Melbourne; 2nd largest city in Victoria; 2nd fastest city in Australia; Major employers: Ford Motor Company, Avalon Airport. Target Australia; Shell oil refinery; etc.; Popular tourist attractions include Buckley Falls; - Curlewis Golf Club; Market Square; Point Lonsdale Lighthouse; Queenscliffe Maritime Museum; Geelong Art Gallery; Ozone shipwreck, etc. | coastal capital of the southeastern Australian state of Victoria; Unemployment rate- 6.0%; Hosts several cultural festivals such as Melbourne International Arts Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Melbourne Fringe Festival and Moomba; Famous tourist attractions include Federation Square, Queen Victoria Market, Crown Casino, Southbank, Melbourne Zoo, Melbourne Aquarium, Docklands, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Museum, Melbourne Observation Deck, Arts Centre Melbourne, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Luna Park. |
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