Macquarie University (MQ) vs University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)

Macquarie University vs University of New South Wales

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Macquarie University consistently ranking amongst the top 150 universities in the world. University of New South Wales  is one of the coveted choices for higher education in Australia. As per THE rankings 2020, The university ranks at 33 for World Reputation Rankings 

Overview Comparison
Macquarie UniversityUniversity of New South Wales
Collegedunia Score5 Out of 106.6 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 138 QS World University 2026
# 133 QS World University 2025
# 178 Times Higher Education 2025
# 20 QS World University 2026
# 19 QS World University 2025
# 52 Center for World University Rankings 2025
Subject Strength# 176 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025
# 51 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025
# 301 for Medicine by QS World University 2025
# 25 for Engineering by QS World University 2025
# 51 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025
# 63 for Medicine by QS World University 2025
ProgramsUG Programs -236
PG Programs -115
Doctorate Programs -4
UG Programs -124
PG Programs -117
Doctorate Programs -43
Exam ScoreGMAT-620
IELTS-6.5
PTE-58
TOEFL-83
GMAT-660
IELTS-6.5
PTE-64
TOEFL-72
Cost to StudyHostel + Meal - 28349 Per YearAverage Tuition Fees   31898
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  33009
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 3180 Per Year
placement (average package)

Graduate employability rankings: #100-110;
MBA: $120,000;
Masters in Finance: $120,000; 
MA: $70,000


Graduate Employability rankings: #27, 
Ranks #22 in world employer reputation
Executive MBA: $160,000
MBA: $106,000
Masters in Finance: $100,000


application requirements

recognized high school degree, 50% minimum in high school/bachelors, English must be a core subject 

Fulfill country and program-specific requirements, 
CBSE students also need to provide their admit card

Campuses and B-SchoolsMacquarie Graduate School of Management
Australian Graduate School of Management
CollegeDunia Reviews7.9/10 Read 20 reviews7.9/10 Read 13 reviews

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ranking# 151 for Business by QS World University 2025
# 175 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023
# 33 for Business by QS World University 2025
# 71 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023
application-# 46 Admissions
exam scoresIELTS - 7/9PTE - 66/90TOEFL - 94/120IELTS - 7/9PTE - 65/90TOEFL - 94/120
documents required#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose
application datesMar 17, 2025 (Term 2 Application Deadline For 2025 Intake)
Jun 9, 2025 (Term 3 Application Deadline For 2025 Intake)
Sep 1, 2025 (Term 4 Application Deadline For 2025 Intake)
Aug 1, 2025 (Round 1 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake)
Sep 1, 2025 (Round 2 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake)
Oct 1, 2025 (Round 3 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake)
Nov 1, 2025 (Round 4 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake)
Dec 1, 2025 (Round 5 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake)
Feb 1, 2026 (Round 6 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake)
General Facts Comparison
General FactsMacquarie UniversityUniversity of New South Wales
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1964
1949
Student:Faculty Ratio44:1
30:1
Male:Female53% Male, 47% Female47% Male, 53% Female
Location Facts

The campus spans over 126 hectares with an open space & is located in the center of Australia’s largest high-tech precinct with over 300 companies located on/around the campus. Only a few kilometers away from Sydney Central business district, the university has its own metro station.


Located in the suburbs of Kensington, seven kilometers away from center of Syndey. Two other campuses located in Paddington and Canberra. 


Library

1,189,409: Physical items;
947,657: Unique books & items;
11,835,146: E-resources
76,193: current journals collection


e-books collection: 831,449;
Print titles: 1,085,805;
E-journals: 159,710;
Print Loans: 134,826


Campus Life

Over 140 clubs and societies, 7 museums and collections, around 130 student groups, buddy programs, on-campus cafe, and restaurants and athletic activities


300 clubs and societies, has its own religious center, aquatic center, a roundhouse, a variety of shops and food joints on-campus. 
The main campus also has medical center, dentist, supermarket, pharmacy, and two banks and an innovation center with 260 partner companies.
The university has its own planes, a Foucault pendulum in physics building.


Hostel#Rooms(Studio Room) - $10785
#Rooms(Single Bedroom) - $11402
#Transportation (per month) - $160
#Accomodation (per month) - $2740
Famous Alumni

Anthony Field (musician), Jim Soorley (politician), Lauren Jackson (basketball player), Tanya Plibersek (member of Australian parliament), Ian Thorpe (Australian swimmer), Adam Hills (comedian). Overall alumni network of 164,000 students.


Scott Morrison (Australian PM), Lucy Turnbull (Former Lord mayor of Syndey), Campbell Newman (Former Premier of Queensland), Marise Payne (Minister of Foreign Affairs), Raj Reddy (former Co-chair of US president’s IT), Rebel Wilson (Actress), Mehreen Faruqi (Australian Senator)


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