The University of Melbourne is a public research university located in Melbourne, Australia. The National University of Singapore is a national public research university in Singapore.
| University of Melbourne | National University of Singapore | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 6.7 Out of 10 | 8 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 19 QS World University 2026 # 37 Times Higher Education 2026 # 13 QS World University 2025 | # 8 QS World University 2026 # 17 Times Higher Education 2026 # 8 QS World University 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 50 for Engineering by QS World University 2025 # 33 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 # 25 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 | # 9 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 7 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 # 18 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -42 PG Programs -130 Doctorate Programs -9 | UG Programs -62 PG Programs -67 Doctorate Programs -19 |
| Acceptance Rate | 70.0 % | 10.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-7 PTE-72 TOEFL-102 | GMAT-600 GRE-320 IELTS-7 TOEFL-94 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 17124 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 30539 [For PG Program] | Average Tuition Fees 19450 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 15836 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 8000 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate employability ranking QS- #8. The University of Melbourne is one of the top public universities in Parkville, Australia. It is ranked #33 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
| Graduate Employability Rankings (QS): #9 |
| application requirements | Overseas Secondary School Qualifications, | Indian students must have good scores in all 5 subjects.SAT and ACT are not required. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Melbourne Business School | National University of Singapore Business School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.2/10 Read 58 reviews | 7.3/10 Read 8 reviews |
Top Courses Comparison
| ranking | # 33 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 | # 4 for Computer Science by QS World University 2025 # 11 for Computer Science by Times Higher Education 2025 |
| application | - | - |
| exam scores | IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 64/90TOEFL - 79/120 | IELTS - 6/9TOEFL - 85/120 |
| cost to study | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) - | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -67660 |
| documents required | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose |
| application dates | Sep 30, 2026 (March 2026 intake Application Deadline) | Jan 31, 2026 (Regular Admission Application for August 2026 Intake) |
| ranking | # 25 for Nursing by QS World University 2025 | # 8 for Nursing by QS World University 2025 |
| application | - | - |
| why to opt? | This Post-graduate Nursing Programme aims to provide you with a bird’s eye view of the complexities in the Singapore healthcare system, thereby enabling you to chart a clear path on acquiring key competencies required to manage these challenges. The goal is to stretch the students’ multidimensional abilities through knowledge gaining, case study discussions, clinical encounters, development of community projects and generate evidence-based solutions for healthcare challenges. | |
| exam scores | IELTS - 7/9PTE - 72/90TOEFL - 94/120 | IELTS - 6/9PTE - 62/90TOEFL - 85/120 |
| Admission Criteria/Better to Have |
| |
| cost to study | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) - | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -65000 |
| application dates | Sep 30, 2025 (March 2026 intake Application Deadline) Feb 28, 2026 (July 2026 intake Application Deadline) | Oct 15, 2024 (Application Deadline For 2025 Intake) |
Other Popular Comparisons
| General Facts | University of Melbourne | National University of Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1853 | 1980 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | :1 | 20:1 |
| Male:Female | 0% Male, 0% Female | 52% Male, 48% Female |
| Location Facts | Located in the suburb of Parkville, other campuses spread across Victoria. | Located in the southwestern part of Singapore and lies near Kent Ridge |
| Library | Subject Specific libraries- Brownless Biomedical Library and Law Library. | Print Books & Journals: Over 51,000 printed books; 229 DVDs, 159 audio cassettes E-Books: Approximately 87,903 titles accessible online |
| Campus Life | Number of museums and art galleries located across the campus | Three campuses with 17 faculties offer Community service clubs, RunNUS, SunNUS, Sports camp, academic society camp, and various art camps. |
| Hostel | - | #Accommodation - $5400 |
| Famous Alumni | Julia Gillard (Former Australian Prime Minister), Randeep Hooda (Actor), Germaine Greer (Author), Nicole Kidman (Actor), Rony Chieng (Comedian), Stephanie Alexander (food writer/restaurateur), Tahir Bhasin (Actor) | Felicia Chin (actress), Lee Kuan Yew (Former Singapore PM), Tan Eng Chye (NUS President), Raline Shah (Actress), S. Jayakumar (MP), Tan Chuan Jin (MP), Grace Fu (MP) |
| City Life | Cheap student shopping, | Singapore is considered an efficient and safe city for international students which is highly influenced by British Culture. The city has been investing extensively in museums, festivals, public gardens, etc. The unemployment rate is 3.18%. It is one of the Asian Tiger economies, a group of cities that are enjoying the rapid growth pace currently. |
| Weather |
