Macquarie University is a public research university based in Sydney, Australia, in the suburb of Macquarie Park. La Trobe University is a public research university based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
| Macquarie University | La Trobe University | |
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| Collegedunia Score | 5 Out of 10 | 4.3 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 138 QS World University 2026 # 166 Times Higher Education 2026 # 133 QS World University 2025 | # 233 QS World University 2026 # 251 Times Higher Education 2026 # 217 QS World University 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 138 for Engineering by Collegedunia.com 2026 # 51 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 # 142 for Medicine by Collegedunia.com 2026 | # 251 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2023 # 123 for Medicine by Collegedunia.com 2026 # 121 for Law by Collegedunia.com 2026 |
| Programs | UG Programs -234 PG Programs -113 Doctorate Programs -4 | UG Programs -87 PG Programs -71 Doctorate Programs -2 |
| Acceptance Rate | 54.0 % | 0.0 % |
| Exam Score | Duolingo-125 GMAT-650 IELTS-7 PTE-66 TOEFL-94 | IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 TOEFL-79 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 76000 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 26400 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 25418 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 26496 [For PG Program] |
| placement (average package) | Graduate employability rankings: #100-110; | La Trobe University is one of the top public universities in Melbourne, Australia. It is ranked #316 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
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| application requirements | recognized high school degree, 50% minimum in high school/bachelors, English must be a core subject | Academic transcripts; Proof of English language proficiency; Personal Statement; International Coursework Application Form (for UG program); Supplementary Application Form (for required PG programs); Work experience (if any). |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Macquarie Graduate School of Management | La Trobe Business School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.9/10 Read 20 reviews | 7.2/10 Read 15 reviews |
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| ranking | # 51 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 | - |
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| exam scores | IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 58/90TOEFL - 83/120 | IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 58/90TOEFL - 79/120 |
| cost to study | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -74300 | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) - |
| application dates | Feb 2, 2026 (Application Deadline For Session 1 2026 Intake) Jul 6, 2026 (Application Deadline For Session 2 2026 Intake) | Dec 31, 2026 (Application Deadline for La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship) |
| ranking | # 100 for Accounting by QS World University 2025 # 175 for Accounting by Times Higher Education 2023 | # 251 for Accounting by QS World University 2025 # 251 for Accounting by Times Higher Education 2023 |
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| why to opt? | La Trobe's Master of Professional Accounting is a direct pathway to becoming a qualified professional accountant. If you have limited exposure to accounting or are forging a new path, this degree will develop your theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to build your dream career. | |
| exam scores | GRE - 304/340IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 65/90TOEFL - 94/120 | IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 58/90TOEFL - 79/120 |
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| cost to study | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) - | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -25190 |
| application dates | Feb 9, 2026 (Application Deadline For 2026 Intake Session 1) Jul 13, 2026 (Application Deadline For 2026 Intake Session 2) Mar 8, 2026 (Session 1 Start to End Date For 2026 Intake) Aug 9, 2026 (Session 2 Start to End Date For 2026 Intake) | Jun 21, 2024 (Application Deadline For 2024 semester 2) Jan 22, 2025 (Application Deadline For 2025 semester 1) Dec 31, 2025 (Application Deadline for La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship) |
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| General Facts | Macquarie University | La Trobe University |
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| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1964 | 1964 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 14:1:1 | 31.2:1 |
| Male:Female | 48% Male, 0% Female | 36% Male, 0% 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. | 7 physical campuses- Melbourne (main campus), Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga, City, Mildura, Shepparton, Sydney; an online campus; Melbourne campus situated on a 267 hectares land featuring parkland, waterways and wildlife sanctuary. |
| Library | 1,189,409: Physical items; | 1,121,216 Books; 1,389,039 Digital Books; 115,420 Digital Journals; 235 Physical Journals. |
| 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 | Agora Cinema and Theatre; University Cafes & Bakeries- Bachelor of Coffee, Bake N Bean, Cafe Spine, Eagle Bar; indoor, outdoor and off-campus sports & recreation facilities- Courts, Playing Fields, Rock climbing wall; Agribio Atrium; Rabelais Student Media (Student Newspaper). |
| Hostel | #Rooms - $21600 | - |
| 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. | Jacinta Allan, Ben Carroll, Matthew Guy & Robin Scott (Members of Victorian Parliament & Ministers); Tim Flannery (Climate scientist); Mary Delahunty (Journalist); Fran Kelly (ABC radio presenter); Tim Ross (Comedian & TV presenter); Corinne Grant (Lawyer & comedian); Sri Vinod Kumar Yadav (Chairman of Indian Railways); Geoff Raby (Australian Economist) |
| City Life | Unemployment rate of Sydney is low as 2.8%, | Melbourne is the coastal capital 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, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Museum, Melbourne Observation Deck, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Luna Park. |
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