University of Sydney vs Macquarie University, where to study in Australia?

University of Sydney vs Macquarie University

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University of Sydney is acknowledged as one of top Australian universities and holds a distinguished standing among the top universities in the world. It is at an impressive position of #41 out of 1,422 universities globally.Macquarie Universityranks amongst the Top 500 in the world. It is considered to be one of the leading universities in Australia and world.

Overview Comparison
The University of SydneyMacquarie University
Collegedunia Score6.3 Out of 105 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 25 QS World University 2026
# 53 Times Higher Education 2026
# 18 QS World University 2025
# 138 QS World University 2026
# 166 Times Higher Education 2026
# 133 QS World University 2025
Subject Strength# 60 for Engineering by QS World University 2025
# 51 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025
# 27 for Medicine by QS World University 2025
# 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
ProgramsUG Programs -102
PG Programs -176
Doctorate Programs -10
UG Programs -236
PG Programs -115
Doctorate Programs -4
Exam ScoreIELTS-6.5
PTE-64
TOEFL-85
Duolingo-125
GMAT-650
IELTS-7
PTE-66
TOEFL-94
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   37960
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  38325
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 23760 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees  76000
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 26400 Per Year
placement (average package)

Graduate employability ranking: #4
MBA: $100,000
Executive MBA: $216,000
Law graduates were the highest paid


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


application requirements

Mathematics must be studied as part of curriculum previously.
Personal statement, portfolio, interview is required for certain programs

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

Campuses and B-SchoolsThe University of Sydney Business School
Macquarie Graduate School of Management
CollegeDunia Reviews7.0/10 Read 20 reviews7.9/10 Read 20 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsThe University of SydneyMacquarie University
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1850
1964
Student:Faculty Ratio18:1:1
14:1:1
Male:Female43% Male, 0% Female48% Male, 0% Female
Location Facts

One of the oldest, Located in southern eastern state.
Main campus is located near central business district,
One tree-island research is located near Great Barrier reef


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.


Library

Digital collection: 5698, 
Rare books collection: 170,000,
East Asian Collection: 123,350 volumes,
and abundance of curriculum resources
 


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


Campus Life

250 clubs and societies, Pulp: online student publication, SURG: student radio station, Honi Soit: only weekly student publication in Australia, Mardi gras, pop and international fests, Sydney ideas are some of the popular events, social competitions, pilates classes and athletic training at SUSF


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


Hostel#Rent and Board - $11760
#Rooms - $21600
Famous Alumni

Edmund Barton (First PM of Australia), Michael Kirby (justices of the high court of Australia, Juan Sutherland (musician), Gough Whitlam (Former PM-Australia), John Howard (former PM), William McMahon (former PM)


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.


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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