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Macquarie University is one of the leading universities in Australia and world. It has been consistently ranked amongst the top 150 universities in the world. University of Technology Sydney is one of the highest performing universities in Australia with the rank of 69 in the world in QS Sustainability Rankings, 2023.
| Macquarie University | University of Technology Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5 Out of 10 | 4.7 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 138 QS World University 2026 # 133 QS World University 2025 # 178 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 96 QS World University 2026 # 88 QS World University 2025 # 154 Times Higher Education 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 | # 101 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 36 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 # 251 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -236 PG Programs -115 Doctorate Programs -4 | UG Programs -160 PG Programs -83 Doctorate Programs -21 |
| Exam Score | GMAT-620 IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 TOEFL-83 | GMAT-550 GRE-304 IELTS-6.5 PTE-61 TOEFL-94 |
| Cost to Study | Hostel + Meal - 28349 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 44832 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 60696 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 22940 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate employability rankings: #100-110; | Graduate Employability Ranking- #62. University of Technology Sydney is one of the top public universities in Haymarket, Australia. It is ranked #137 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Average Salaries Are Mentioned Below:
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| application requirements | recognized high school degree, 50% minimum in high school/bachelors, English must be a core subject | academic transcript; English language proficiency; details of relevant work experience; references; supporting documents (personal statement, portfolio, etc.); medical statement from a registered doctor |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Macquarie Graduate School of Management | NA |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.9/10 Read 20 reviews | 7.5/10 Read 22 reviews |
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| ranking | # 151 for Business by QS World University 2025 # 175 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 | # 151 for Business by QS World University 2025 # 133 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 |
| exam scores | IELTS - 7/9PTE - 66/90TOEFL - 94/120 | GMAT - 550/800IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 64/90TOEFL - 93/120 |
| documents required | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose |
| application dates | Mar 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) | Apr 30, 2025 (Application Deadline For Spring 2025 Intake) Aug 30, 2025 (Application Deadline For Summer 2025 Intake) Nov 30, 2025 (Application Deadline For Autumn 2026 Intake) |
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| General Facts | Macquarie University | University of Technology Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1964 | 1988 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 44:1 | 43:1 |
| Male:Female | 53% Male, 47% Female | 51% Male, 49% 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 close to Central Station and Railway Square at the southern border of Sydney's central business district. 3 City campus’s precincts- Haymarket, Broadway, Blackfriars; Newest precincts- sporting zone at Moore Park & industrial park at Botany. |
| Library | 1,189,409: Physical items; | 1 million annual visits; 1,356,721+ items; 363,067 e-books; 67,940 e-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 | Over 24 on-campus retail outlets; UTS Store (On-campus shop); 3 on-campus ATM machines; 6 locations for sport & recreation activities; over 30 clubs & societies; On-campus cafes & bars- The Loft, The Terrace, The Underground, etc.; other student centers & support services such as counseling, medical services, financial assistance & career guidance |
| Hostel | #Rooms(Studio Room) - $10785 #Rooms(Single Bedroom) - $11402 | #Housing expenses - $16700 |
| 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. | 237,029+ alumni. Hugh Jackman (Actor); Tanya Plibersek (Member of the Australian Parliament); Sonia Kruger (Australian TV presenter); Morris Iemma (former Australian politician); Martin Bean (VC of RMIT); Pat Cummins (Australian cricketer); Anh Do (Vietnamese-born Australian actor and comedian) |
| City Life | Unemployment rate of Sydney is low as 2.8%, | Most populous city in Australia; Popular Sydney landmarks- Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Powerhouse Museum, TAFE Ultimo, International Convention Centre Sydney, Darling Harbour, Chinatown, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, The Rocks, Sydney Tower, etc. |
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- Both schools offer Full-time MBA for a duration of 2 years, but Macquarie also has a 1.5-year option. Both programs are AACSB accredited.
- The program at Macquarie is distributed into Core, Flexible and Elective modules, while that at UTS is a lot more career-oriented with students having to choose majors, sub-majors, and electives, which can be done in different combinations.
- Both colleges give credits for specific prior learning, which enables students to finish the program faster.
- At Macquarie, the annual fee for international students is 40,000 AUD whereas, at UTS, the fees are charged for each of the 16 subjects and each semester instead of the whole program. This may result in a lower or higher amount in comparison to Macquarie depending on the kind of course you select.
- Both colleges have a vast number of scholarships, but on average UTS gives more money per scholarship.
- Although admission at UTS only requires a bachelor’s with a 5.25 GPA (on a scale of 7), it is more difficult to get into than Macquarie. Admission at UTS requires a GMAT score of 550 and 4 years’ work experience while Macquarie sets as entry requirements a bachelor's degree with 65 WAM and 3 years’ work experience for the 2-year program.
Both universities have good-quality MBA programs and either one is bound to benefit prospective students. Still, the course at UTS will give you the advantage of tailoring it to suit your career plans, and hence may be preferred by people who have long-term ambitions in the field of business.
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