University of Western Australia vs The University of Queensland

The University of Western Australia is a public research university in the Australian state of Western Australia. The University of Queensland is a public research university located primarily in Brisbane, the capital city of the Australian state of Queensland.

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University of Western AustraliaThe University of Queensland
Collegedunia Score5.5 sfHSI/6.3 sfHSI/
CtVgo0# 72 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2027
# 77 QS World University 2027
# 173 Times Higher Education 2027
# 40 QS World University 2027
# 42 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2027
# 73 Times Higher Education 2027
Subject Strength# 108 sQv06Y Engineering Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026
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Acceptance Rate38.0 %40.0 %
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Graduate employability ranking: #151-160,
LLM: $127,000;
MBA: $117,000


Graduate Employability Rankings #57; Top recruiters- Aecom Corporation; RACQ; GREENCROSS; News Corp, etc.; Highest paid degrees- MBA (201,000 USD); LLM (175,000 USD); Masters in Science (91,000 USD); Masters of Arts (87,000 USD); Masters in Management (80,000 USD).


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Core subjects like chemistry, mathematics, English, and physics required for Indian students 

Fulfill General Entry Requirements
English language proficiency

Campuses and B-SchoolsSchool of Business, University of Western Australia
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CollegeDunia Reviews7.6/10 FlUcco8.0/10 FlUcco

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ranking# 114 sQv06Y Social Studies by Collegedunia.com 2026
# 149 sQv06Y Social Studies by QS World University 2026
# 176 sQv06Y Social Studies by Times Higher Education 2025
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application datesDec 28, 2026 (Semester 1 Application Deadline for 2027 Intake)
May 24, 2027 (Semester 2 Application Deadline for 2027 Intake)
May 31, 2026 (Semester 2 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake)
Nov 30, 2026 (Semester 1 Application Deadline for 2027 Intake)
May 31, 2027 (Semester 2 Application Deadline for 2027 Intake)
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Type of UniversityUniversity
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Established1911
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Location Facts

Located between the Indian ocean and Darling ranges the main campus is bisected by Swan river, is the city of Perth where the main campus is located surrounded by leafy gardens and grand sandstone buildings


Located in Brisbane with three campuses. The main campus of the suburbs of St Lucia is bordered by a meander in Brisbane river to east, south, and north.


Library

Law Library, Education, fine art & architecture library, J. Robin Warren library, Barry J Marshall library are some of the university libraries. It allows one search which helps you find the resource even if it is not available with these university libraries.


2.17 million book titles,
158,000 journals (electronic and print)
65,000 conference papers,
20,000 theses,
165,000 physical items.


Campus Life

Over 140 student clubs and societies, volunteering on and off-campus is offered to students, fitness is explored with fitness clubs, yoga sessions, and sports. Campus has various shops and eateries, art exhibitions, etc


100+ research centers, 220 clubs, and society, on-campus 6-museums, music festivals, parties, film screenings, etc. 


Famous Alumni

Tim Minchin (comedian), Barry J.Marshall (Nobel laureate in Physics), Peter van Onselen (Australian author), Bob Hawk (former Australian PM), Melaine Perkins (CEO of Canva), Greta Scacchi (Actress), John Kinsella (poet).


Drew Pavlou (Australian Activist), Peter Varghese (Chancellor of UQ), Kim Wilkins (Writer), Di Farmer (Politician), Jon Coghill (Australian Drummer), Elton Mayo (Psychologist), Jack Thompson (actor). 


City Life

Perth is a hub to innovation and industries and has a thriving economy. The unemployment rate is low as 3.5% (2019) 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. Explore Rottnest Islands, Fremantle, Kings Park, Swan Valley, and more. Multicuisine cafes, restaurants, and more offer both luxury and casual dining. 


Weekend getaways to rainforest, waterfalls, beaches and islands, a cultural hub of art galleries and museums, sunshine weather (lack of winters), One of the top-paying cities, the unemployment rate of Queensland is 6.8%


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