Macquarie University is a public research university based in Sydney, Australia, in the suburb of Macquarie Park. The University of Newcastle, informally known as Newcastle University, is a public university in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.
| Macquarie University | University of Newcastle | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5 sfHSI/ | 4.5 sfHSI/ |
| CtVgo0 | # 126 QS World University 2027 # 161 Times Higher Education 2027 # 121 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 | # 244 QS World University 2027 # 295 Times Higher Education 2027 # 177 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 |
| Subject Strength | # 138 sQv06Y Engineering Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 51 sQv06Y Data Science and Analytics Vi2Pqx QS World University 2025 # 142 sQv06Y Medicine Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 | # 118 sQv06Y Engineering Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 125 sQv06Y Medicine Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 109 sQv06Y Law Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 |
| Programs | K6FNSL -234 +BcTMq -113 uAFC26 -4 | K6FNSL -86 +BcTMq -32 |
| Acceptance Rate | 54.0 % | 87.0 % |
| Cost to Study | 78XRnV 76000 [xcXOsd] 4fro2k + zNMGDV - 26400 j5deyA | 78XRnV 23480 [NgDAAz] 78XRnV 42945 [xcXOsd] 4fro2k + zNMGDV - 28774 j5deyA |
| 9BUHru | Graduate employability rankings: #100-110; | Master: $88,000 |
| RGCJZe | recognized high school degree, 50% minimum in high school/bachelors, English must be a core subject | Work experience may be required for various universities. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Macquarie Graduate School of Management | ROCsnN |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.9/10 FlUcco | 7.5/10 FlUcco |
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| ranking | # 51 sQv06Y Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 | - |
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| sjq1dk | IELTS - 7/9PTE - 60/90TOEFL - 4/6 | - |
| cost to study | Mr9Uej74300 | Mr9Uej |
| application dates | Jul 6, 2026 (Session 2 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake) | - |
| ranking | # 100 sQv06Y Accounting by QS World University 2025 # 175 sQv06Y Accounting by Times Higher Education 2023 | # 201 sQv06Y Accounting by QS World University 2025 # 201 sQv06Y Accounting by Times Higher Education 2023 |
| application | - | - |
| sjq1dk | IELTS - 7/9PTE - 60/90TOEFL - 4/6 | Duolingo - 120/160IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 59/90TOEFL - 4/6 |
| application dates | Jul 6, 2026 (Session 2 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake) | Oct 30, 2026 (Trimester 1 2027 international application deadline) May 14, 2027 (Trimester 3 2027 international application deadline) |
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| H1Mbuo | Macquarie University | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1964 | 1951 |
| eNUc0E | 14:1:1 | 21:1 |
| Te91jv | 484+HGqC, 0MEcsHM | 554+HGqC, 45MEcsHM |
| 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. | The main campus is located in central coast and port Macquarie. The campuses are located in bushland environment with a picturesque backdrop for outdoor studies and eclectic art scenes. |
| Library | 1,189,409: Physical items; | There are 7 university libraries and 4 partner libraries, the largest of these is Auchmuty Library. Apart from the general collection, these libraries have traditional collections, rare books, and archive collections. The Huxley library supports collection for a number of schools of the university. |
| 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 | Chose to indulge in over 150 clubs and societies, and number other student activities like volunteering, events & entertainment and more. It has 6 sporting ovals at Newcastle campus. Fitness and wellbeing are catered through gyms, aquatic center, and squash court. Enjoy on-campus dining with cafes, bars, and restaurants offering multicuisine dining. Wattspace gallery is run by students and holds various exhibitions. |
| Hostel | #Rooms - $21600 | #Studio Room - $10620 #Single Studio Room - $11158 #Shared Apartment - $6996 |
| 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. | John Doyle (Actor), Gary Quinlan (Australian Diplomat), Khaw Boon Wan (MP of Singapore), Taylor Martin (Australian Martin), Sandra Eades (Physician), Scott Beavan (Australian Radio Presenter), Susie Porter (TV Actor), John Hughes (Australian Writer), Tim Robards (Actor), Russell Blackwood (Writer), Clare Collins (dietician), etc. |
| City Life | Unemployment rate of Sydney is low as 2.8%, | Newcastle is a two-hour drive from Sydney and is located in the eastern state of New South Wales. It harbors glorious beaches and is the gateway to hunter valley. Offers a variety of breakfast, fine dining, coffee options, restaurants, and pubs. Shop around Newcastle City farmers market or Hunter and Gather markets. Surfing is one of the most sought after sport. Attend annual hot air ballon festival. Last reported unemployment rate of the city (2018) was 4.0% |
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