Curtin University vs Deakin University, where to study in Australia?

Curtin University vs Deakin University

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Curtin University is ranked in the top 1% universities in the world in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2020. It also achieved a 5+ star rating in the 2021 Good Universities Guide. Deakin University ranked 283rd in the QS World University Rankings 2022. It has been one of the top 300 institutions since 2019.

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Curtin University is one of the top public universities in Perth, Australia. It is ranked #193 in QS World University Rankings 2023.

  • MBA: $119,000 
  • Executive Masters: $106,000 
  • BBA: $90,000 
  • Masters in Finance: $70,000 
  • Masters in Management: $61,000 
  • Other Degree: $58,000

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).


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60% – 70% for admission in UG; Grading System Description; Portfolio

award certificates; academic transcripts; formal identity papers (e.g. your passport); CVs; Personal Statement; Proof of English proficiency.

Campuses and B-SchoolsCurtin Business School
Deakin Business School
CollegeDunia Reviews7.4/10 FlUcco7.7/10 FlUcco
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Type of UniversityUniversity
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Established1966
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Location Facts

Campuses in 5 countries: Australia, Dubai, Malaysia, Mauritius, Singapore; Australia has campuses in 5 locations: Perth, Murray Street, St George Terrace, Kalgoorlie, Midland


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


Library

4 libraries: TL Robertson Library, John Cutin Prime Ministerial Library, WA School of Mines Kalgoorlie Library, Curtin Graduate School of Business Library; Several partner libraries in Malaysia and Singapore


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.


Campus Life

130 Curtin Student Guild clubs including Computer Science Club and Curtin Harry Potter Society; Campus has food, retail, health, and childcare facilities; learning support services offering free programs and workshops for students


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


Hostel#Curtin Kalgoorlie (1 Bedroom) - $14560
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Famous Alumni

Judy Davis (Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actress); John Butler (musician); Priya Cooper (Gold medal swimmer at Sydney Paralympics Games); Brad Hogg (cricketer); Tracy Ryan (poet)


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)


City Life

Perth is a hub to innovation and industries and has a thriving economy. The unemployment rate is low as 3.5% and the city is known to be only 2.5 hours away (WA time zone) for 60% of the world's population. Access to global services is high and the city is known for its crystal clear beaches and sunset coasts. 


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.


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