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Monash University is ranked 57th in the world by QS, making it one of the highest-ranked universities in Australia. Macquarie University has managed to make its mark by consistently ranking amongst the top 150 universities in the world. It ranks amongst the Top 500 in the world according to FT 2020 rankings.
| Monash University | Macquarie University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.9 Out of 10 | 5 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 36 QS World University 2026 # 58 Times Higher Education 2026 # 37 QS World University 2025 | # 138 QS World University 2026 # 166 Times Higher Education 2026 # 133 QS World University 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 59 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 40 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 # 47 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 | # 176 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 51 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 # 301 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -124 PG Programs -90 Doctorate Programs -15 | UG Programs -236 PG Programs -115 Doctorate Programs -4 |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 TOEFL-79 | Duolingo-125 GMAT-650 IELTS-7 PTE-66 TOEFL-94 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 32660 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 22494 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 73440 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 76000 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 26400 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability rankings: #66, | Graduate employability rankings: #100-110; |
| application requirements | Minimum age of applicant- 17, course codes and names are mandatory while applying | recognized high school degree, 50% minimum in high school/bachelors, English must be a core subject |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Monash University Malaysia | Macquarie Graduate School of Management |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.3/10 Read 45 reviews | 7.9/10 Read 20 reviews |
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| General Facts | Monash University | Macquarie University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1958 | 1964 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1:1 |
| Male:Female | 53% Male, 46% Female | 48% Male, 0% Female |
| Location Facts | Located in the suburbs of Clayton, the main and largest campus is surrounded by scientific research facilities like CSIRO, and Australian Synchrotron, a variety of student bars, retail outlets, and restaurants surround the campus. | The campus spans over 126 hectares with an open space & is located in the center of Australia’s largest high-tech precinct with over 300 companies located on/around the campus. Only a few kilometers away from Sydney Central business district, the university has its own metro station. |
| Library | Total 4.7 million items, | 1,189,409: Physical items; |
| Campus Life | Over 70 food vendors across the campus, | Over 140 clubs and societies, 7 museums and collections, around 130 student groups, buddy programs, on-campus cafe, and restaurants and athletic activities |
| Hostel | #Rooms(Shared rentals) - $13200 #Rooms(Homestay) - $13200 #Rooms(On campus) - $15840 #Rooms(Rental) - $24000 | #Rooms - $21600 |
| Famous Alumni | David Williamson (Playwrite) Nick Cave (musician), Peter Carey (Brooker winner novelist), Boediono (former vice president-Indonesia), Robert Doyle (former lord mayor of Melbourne), Peter Costello (former member of Australian house of representatives), Annika Smethurst (journalist) | Anthony Field (musician), Jim Soorley (politician), Lauren Jackson (basketball player), Tanya Plibersek (member of Australian parliament), Ian Thorpe (Australian swimmer), Adam Hills (comedian). Overall alumni network of 164,000 students. |
| City Life | Cheap student shopping, | Unemployment rate of Sydney is low as 2.8%, |
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