University of Wollongong vs Monash University, Which is better?

University of Wollongong vs Monash University

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University Of Wollongong, considered as a relatively young university is ranked at 193rd position as per QS world rankings 2022. Monash University rankings have consistently placed it among the top 100 universities in the world over the past five years. In 2023, it was ranked 57th in the world by QS, making it one of the highest-ranked universities in Australia.

Overview Comparison
University of WollongongMonash University
Collegedunia Score4.9 Out of 105.9 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 184 QS World University 2026
# 201 Times Higher Education 2026
# 167 QS World University 2025
# 36 QS World University 2026
# 58 Times Higher Education 2026
# 37 QS World University 2025
Subject Strength# 101 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025
# 351 for Medicine by QS World University 2025
# 101 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025
# 59 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025
# 40 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025
# 47 for Medicine by QS World University 2025
ProgramsUG Programs -89
PG Programs -42
Doctorate Programs -2
UG Programs -124
PG Programs -90
Doctorate Programs -15
Acceptance Rate0.0 %40.0 %
Exam ScoreIELTS-6.5
TOEFL-86
IELTS-6.5
PTE-58
TOEFL-79
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   22157
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees   32660
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  22494
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 73440 Per Year
placement (average package)

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 

Graduate Employability rankings: #66, 
MBA: $120,000,
Masters in Management: $100,000,
graduates entering the insurance sector were hired at maximum payscale
 


application requirements

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

Minimum age of applicant- 17, course codes and names are mandatory while applying

Campuses and B-SchoolsSydney Business School, University of Wollongong
Monash University Malaysia
CollegeDunia Reviews7.6/10 Read 7 reviews7.3/10 Read 45 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsUniversity of WollongongMonash University
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1951
1958
Student:Faculty Ratio24.1:1
18:1
Male:Female46% Male, 0% Female53% Male, 46% Female
Location Facts

It is located on the coastal city, Wollongong. Wollongong campus is landscaped by gardens and is minutes away from the Pacific ocean. 


Located in the suburbs of Clayton, the main and largest campus is surrounded by scientific research facilities like CSIRO, and Australian Synchrotron, a variety of student bars, retail outlets, and restaurants surround the campus.  


Library

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


Total 4.7 million items,
3 million physical items and 1.6 million electronic
 


Campus Life

Over 130 clubs and societies and a variety of stress-relieving workshops and wellness activities are available on campus. Students can find various international cuisine outlets (20), gyms, cafes (9), and live music festivals at Unibar. The international student program allows freshman to find and interact with people from their cultures and other cultures as well.


Over 70 food vendors across the campus, 
aMigo (app helping social connection on-campus easy), 
220 student clubs and societies, and 45,000 memberships, 
overseas students, mature students, and graduate student associations
 


Hostel-#Rooms(Shared rentals) - $13200
#Rooms(Homestay) - $13200
#Rooms(On campus) - $15840
#Rooms(Rental) - $24000
Famous Alumni

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) 


David Williamson (Playwrite) Nick Cave (musician), Peter Carey (Brooker winner novelist),  Boediono (former vice president-Indonesia), Robert Doyle (former lord mayor of Melbourne), Peter Costello (former member of Australian house of representatives), Annika Smethurst (journalist) 


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


Cheap student shopping,
Graffiti filled Melbourne Hosier Lane and other street artwork,
One of the highest paying city in the country, unemployment rate is 6.2%


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