Macquarie University vs University of Wollongong Comparison

Macquarie University vs University of Wollongong

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Macquarie University consistently ranking amongst the top 150 universities in the world.University of Wollongong is considered as a relatively young university is ranked at 193rd position as per QS world rankings 2022

Overview Comparison
Macquarie UniversityUniversity of Wollongong
Collegedunia Score5 Out of 104.9 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 138 QS World University 2026
# 133 QS World University 2025
# 178 Times Higher Education 2025
# 184 QS World University 2026
# 167 QS World University 2025
# 201 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
# 351 for Medicine by QS World University 2025
# 101 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025
ProgramsUG Programs -236
PG Programs -115
Doctorate Programs -4
UG Programs -89
PG Programs -42
Doctorate Programs -2
Exam ScoreGMAT-620
IELTS-6.5
PTE-58
TOEFL-83
GMAT-550
IELTS-6.5
PTE-54
SAT-1200
TOEFL-70
Cost to StudyHostel + Meal - 28349 Per YearAverage Tuition Fees   22157
[For UG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 39015 Per Year
placement (average package)

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


University of Wollongong is one of the top public universities in Wollongong, Australia. It is ranked #=185 in QS World University Rankings 2023.

Average Salaries Are As Follows :

  • Masters in Finance : $72,000
  • Executive Masters : $66,000 
  • Masters in Management : $61,000 
  • Bachelor (Other)  : $58,000 
  • Master (Other)  : $54,000 
  • Bachelor of Arts : $46,000 

application requirements

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

Students must complete min. 13 years of education to apply for bachelors programs. 

Campuses and B-SchoolsMacquarie Graduate School of Management
Sydney Business School, University of Wollongong
CollegeDunia Reviews7.9/10 Read 20 reviews7.6/10 Read 7 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsMacquarie UniversityUniversity of Wollongong
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1964
1951
Student:Faculty Ratio44:1
31:1
Male:Female53% Male, 47% Female51% Male, 49% Female
Library

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


The university has seven libraries having million of recourses inclusive of 90,000 journals, 260 databases, and 450,000 ebooks.


Hostel#Rooms(Studio Room) - $10785
#Rooms(Single Bedroom) - $11402
#Self-catered single studio - $16320
#Self-catered premium studio - $17340
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.


Alex Zelinsky (vice-chancellor of University of Newcastle), Gareth Ward (Legislator), John Tranter (Poet), Julian McMohan (Actor), Kate Bell (Actress), B.Sandhya (Additional Director General of Kerala Police), Bryan Doyle (Legislator) 


City Life

Unemployment rate of Sydney is low as 2.8%,
offers world attractions like Sydney opera house, Sydney Harbour, paddy’s market, Darling harbor, Bondi Beach, blue mountains, and more.
Multicultural celebration of food, music, festivals, and arts.
Get daily Koala encounter sessions at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo


Unemployment rate of Sydney is low as 2.8%,
offers world attractions like Sydney opera house, Sydney Harbour, paddy’s market, Darling harbor, Bondi Beach, blue mountains and more.
Multicultural celebration of food, music, festivals, and arts.
Get daily Koala encounter sessions at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo


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