Deakin University is a public university in Victoria, Australia. The University of Wollongong is an Australian public research university located in the coastal city of Wollongong, New South Wales.
| Deakin University | University of Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.6 Out of 10 | 4.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 207 QS World University 2026 # 197 QS World University 2025 # 201 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 184 QS World University 2026 # 167 QS World University 2025 # 201 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 | # 101 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 351 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 101 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -117 PG Programs -63 Doctorate Programs -5 | UG Programs -89 PG Programs -42 Doctorate Programs -2 |
| Acceptance Rate | 75.0 % | 30.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-500 GRE-291 IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 TOEFL-69 | GMAT-550 IELTS-6.5 PTE-54 SAT-1200 TOEFL-70 |
| 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 22157 [For UG Program] Hostel + Meal - 39015 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). | University of Wollongong is one of the top public universities in Wollongong, Australia. It is ranked #=185 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Average Salaries Are As Follows :
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| application requirements | award certificates; academic transcripts; formal identity papers (e.g. your passport); CVs; Personal Statement; Proof of English proficiency. | Students must complete min. 13 years of education to apply for bachelors programs. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Deakin Business School | Sydney Business School, University of Wollongong |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.6/10 Read 38 reviews | 7.6/10 Read 7 reviews |
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| ranking | # 151 for Business by QS World University 2025 # 251 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 | IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 60/90TOEFL - 79/120 | IELTS - 6.5/9TOEFL - 86/120 |
| cost to study | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -48600 | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) - |
| documents required | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose |
| application dates | Jan 14, 2025 (VTAC applications deadline for 2026) May 23, 2025 (Trimester 1 class start & end date for 2025 intake) | May 5, 2025 (Application Deadline For Spring 2026 Intake) Nov 18, 2025 (Trimester 1 Application Deadline For 2026 Intake) Dec 9, 2025 (Application Deadline For Autumn 2026 Intake) Feb 24, 2026 (Trimester 2 Application Deadline For 2026 Intake) Jun 2, 2026 (Trimester 3 Application Deadline For 2026 Intake) |
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| General Facts | Deakin University | University of Wollongong |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1974 | 1951 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 30:1 | 31:1 |
| Male:Female | 58% Male, 42% Female | 51% Male, 49% 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 | It is located on the coastal city, Wollongong. Wollongong campus is landscaped by gardens and is minutes away from the Pacific ocean. |
| 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. | The university has seven libraries having million of recourses inclusive of 90,000 journals, 260 databases, and 450,000 ebooks. |
| 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 130 clubs and societies and a variety of stress-relieving workshops and wellness activities are available on campus. Students can find various international cuisine outlets (20), gyms, cafes (9), and live music festivals at Unibar. The international student program allows freshman to find and interact with people from their cultures and other cultures as well. |
| Hostel | #Studio Apartments(week) - $265 #Large Studio Apartments(week) - $279 | #Self-catered single studio - $16320 #Self-catered premium studio - $17340 |
| 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) | Alex Zelinsky (vice-chancellor of University of Newcastle), Gareth Ward (Legislator), John Tranter (Poet), Julian McMohan (Actor), Kate Bell (Actress), B.Sandhya (Additional Director General of Kerala Police), Bryan Doyle (Legislator) |
| 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. | Unemployment rate of Sydney is low as 2.8%, |
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