Curtin University is an Australian public research university based in Bentley, Perth, Western Australia. The University of Wollongong is an Australian public research university located in the coastal city of Wollongong, New South Wales,
| Curtin University | University of Wollongong | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.2 Out of 10 | 4.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 183 QS World University 2026 # 174 QS World University 2025 # 251 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 # 126 for Law by Times Higher Education 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 -123 PG Programs -62 | UG Programs -89 PG Programs -42 Doctorate Programs -2 |
| Acceptance Rate | 50.0 % | 30.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-600 GRE-304 IELTS-6.5 PTE-69 TOEFL-68 | GMAT-550 IELTS-6.5 PTE-54 SAT-1200 TOEFL-70 |
| 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 22157 [For UG Program] Hostel + Meal - 39015 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.
| 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 | 60% – 70% for admission in UG; Grading System Description; Portfolio | Students must complete min. 13 years of education to apply for bachelors programs. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Curtin Business School | Sydney Business School, University of Wollongong |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.4/10 Read 9 reviews | 7.6/10 Read 7 reviews |
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| ranking | # 301 for Computer Science by Times Higher Education 2025 # 401 for Computer Science by QS World University 2025 | # 251 for Computer Science by QS World University 2025 # 251 for Computer Science by Times Higher Education 2025 |
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| exam scores | IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 58/90TOEFL - 79/120 | IELTS - 6.5/9TOEFL - 86/120 |
| documents required | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose |
| application dates | Jul 9, 2025 (Semester 2 Application Deadline For 2025 Intake) Feb 3, 2026 (Semester 1 Application Deadline For 2026 Intake) Jul 2, 2026 (Semester 2 Application Deadline For 2026 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 | Curtin University | University of Wollongong |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1966 | 1951 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 31:1 |
| Male:Female | 49% Male, 51% Female | 51% Male, 49% 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 | It is located on the coastal city, Wollongong. Wollongong campus is landscaped by gardens and is minutes away from the Pacific ocean. |
| 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 | The university has seven libraries having million of recourses inclusive of 90,000 journals, 260 databases, and 450,000 ebooks. |
| 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 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 | #Curtin Kalgoorlie (1 Bedroom) - $12720 | #Self-catered single studio - $16320 #Self-catered premium studio - $17340 |
| 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) | 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 | 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. | Unemployment rate of Sydney is low as 2.8%, |
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