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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.
| The University of Sydney | Macquarie University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 6.3 Out of 10 | 5 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 |
| Programs | UG Programs -102 PG Programs -176 Doctorate Programs -10 | UG Programs -236 PG Programs -115 Doctorate Programs -4 |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 PTE-64 TOEFL-85 | Duolingo-125 GMAT-650 IELTS-7 PTE-66 TOEFL-94 |
| Cost to Study | Average 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 | Graduate employability rankings: #100-110; |
| application requirements | Mathematics must be studied as part of curriculum previously. | recognized high school degree, 50% minimum in high school/bachelors, English must be a core subject |
| Campuses and B-Schools | The University of Sydney Business School | Macquarie Graduate School of Management |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.0/10 Read 20 reviews | 7.9/10 Read 20 reviews |
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| General Facts | The University of Sydney | Macquarie University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1850 | 1964 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 18:1:1 | 14:1:1 |
| Male:Female | 43% Male, 0% Female | 48% Male, 0% Female |
| Location Facts | One of the oldest, Located in southern eastern state. | 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, | 1,189,409: Physical items; |
| 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%, | Unemployment rate of Sydney is low as 2.8%, |
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