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University of Wollongong is considered as a relatively young university is ranked at 193rd position as per QS world rankings 2022. RMIT University is placed 5th in Australia in QS Top 50 Under 50 rankings
| University of Wollongong | RMIT University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.9 Out of 10 | 4.4 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 184 QS World University 2026 # 201 Times Higher Education 2026 # 167 QS World University 2025 | # 125 QS World University 2026 # 251 Times Higher Education 2026 # 123 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 | # 126 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 401 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 351 for Law by QS World University 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -89 PG Programs -42 Doctorate Programs -2 | UG Programs -84 PG Programs -67 Doctorate Programs -34 |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 TOEFL-86 | IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 TOEFL-79 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 71412 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 77364 [For PG Program] | Average Tuition Fees 28732 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 91793 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 28800 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 :
| Graduate Employability Rankings #77; Top recruiters: National Australian Bank, Telstra Corporation Ltd., Deloitte, GHD Group; Highest paid degrees: Masters in Science (153,000 USD); Masters in Management (198,000 USD); Executive MBA (90,000 USD); Masters in Finance (87,000 USD); MBA (80,000 USD). |
| application requirements | Students must complete min. 13 years of education to apply for bachelors programs. | 16 years of age; English proficiency scores; supplementary requirements (portfolio, interview, supplementary information form); CV; work reference letter; referee report |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Sydney Business School, University of Wollongong | NA |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.6/10 Read 7 reviews | 7.5/10 Read 35 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Wollongong | RMIT University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1951 | 1887 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 24.1:1 | 22:1:1 |
| Male:Female | 46% Male, 0% Female | 51% Male, 0% 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. | 3 campuses and 2 sites in Australia; Main campus located in Melbourne city center on the northern edge of Hoddle Grid; surrounded by restaurants, cafes, parks, markets, State Library of Victoria. |
| Library | The university has seven libraries having million of recourses inclusive of 90,000 journals, 260 databases, and 450,000 ebooks. | RMIT Library has four library sites in Melbourne- Swanston, Carlton; Bundoora; Brunswick; Makerspace; 600,000+ volumes; 1,892,472 in-person visits; 1,999,273 visits via website; 1,160,670 database usage; 687,175 video streams. |
| 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 100 clubs, societies and collectives; RMIT Gallery- public art gallery of the university; RMIT Link- university’s campus union; RMIT's University Student Union (RUSU); The Swanston Gazette- Student newspaper; Catalyst- Student magazine; RMITV- student television production company; Student Youth Network (SYN)- student radio station; Realfoods- student-volunteer-run café. |
| Hostel | - | #Room and Board - $21600 |
| 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) | James Wan (Australian-Malaysian film director); Amanda Barnard (Australian theoretical physicist); Rob Hulls (Australian Politician); James Hird (Australian rules football player); James Tomkins (Australian sportsman, three-time Olympic gold medalist); Rove McManus (Australian comedian and television host); Lydia Lassila (Australian skier, Winter Olympic gold medalist). |
| City Life | Unemployment rate of Sydney is low as 2.8%, | coastal capital of the southeastern Australian state of Victoria; Unemployment rate- 6.0%; Hosts several cultural festivals such as Melbourne International Arts Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Melbourne Fringe Festival and Moomba; Famous tourist attractions include Federation Square, Queen Victoria Market, Crown Casino, Southbank, Melbourne Zoo, Melbourne Aquarium, Docklands, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Museum, Melbourne Observation Deck, Arts Centre Melbourne, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Luna Park. |
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