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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. Curtin University 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
| Curtin University | RMIT University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.2 Out of 10 | 4.4 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 174 QS World University 2025 # 101 QS World University 2024 # 183 QS World University 2024 | # 123 QS World University 2025 # 140 QS World University 2024 # 151 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 126 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 277 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 # 151 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 126 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 501 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 # 301 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Programs | UG Programs -124 PG Programs -69 | UG Programs -84 PG Programs -69 Doctorate Programs -34 |
| Acceptance Rate | 50.0 % | 22.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-600 GRE-304 IELTS-6.5 PTE-69 TOEFL-79 | GMAT-550 IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 TOEFL-79 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 20217 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 22356 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 12720 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 28732 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 25228 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 13748 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Curtin University is one of the top public universities in Perth, Australia. It is ranked #193 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
| 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 | 60% – 70% for admission in UG; Grading System Description; Portfolio | 16 years of age; English proficiency scores; supplementary requirements (portfolio, interview, supplementary information form); CV; work reference letter; referee report |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Curtin Business School | NA |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.4/10 Read 9 reviews | 7.6/10 Read 33 reviews |
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| General Facts | Curtin University | RMIT University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1966 | 1887 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 |
| Male:Female | 49% Male, 51% Female | 47% Male, 53% Female |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | #Curtin Kalgoorlie (1 Bedroom) - $12720 | #Room and Board - $13748 |
| 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) | 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 | 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. | 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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