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University of Auckland is a public university located in Auckland which was established in 1883. UofA is New Zealand's largest university with 40,000+ students currently studying in its 7 campuses. University of Melbourne is the second oldest university in Australia and the oldest in the state of Victoria. Situated in the heart of a thriving international city, the campus provide a vibrant learning environment for approximately 65,000 students. International students are offered over 600 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs.
| University of Auckland | University of Melbourne | |
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| Collegedunia Score | 5.7 Out of 10 | 6.7 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 65 QS World University 2026 # 65 QS World University 2025 # 152 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 19 QS World University 2026 # 13 QS World University 2025 # 39 Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 101 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 119 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 59 for Law by QS World University 2025 | # 50 for Engineering by QS World University 2025 # 33 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 # 25 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -24 PG Programs -49 Doctorate Programs -7 | UG Programs -42 PG Programs -130 Doctorate Programs -9 |
| Acceptance Rate | 45.0 % | 70.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-550 IELTS-6.5 MELAB-85 PTE-58 TOEFL-90 | GMAT-560 GRE-310 IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 TOEFL-79 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 48880 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 46525 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 7920 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 17124 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 30539 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 24692 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | The University of Auckland is one of the top public universities in Auckland, New Zealand. It is ranked #87 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
| Graduate employability ranking QS- #8. The University of Melbourne is one of the top public universities in Parkville, Australia. It is ranked #33 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
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| application requirements | Submit official transcripts of all previous education Submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements | Overseas Secondary School Qualifications, |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Melbourne Business School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.3/10 Read 10 reviews | 7.2/10 Read 58 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Auckland | University of Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1883 | 1853 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 26:1 |
| Male:Female | 46% Male, 54% Female | 56% Male, 44% Female |
| Location Facts | The University has seven campuses with eight faculties representing each of its main disciplines: Arts; Business and Economics; Creative Arts and Industries; Education and Social Work; Engineering; Law; Medical and Health Sciences; and Science. It also has two large-scale research institutes: the Auckland Bioengineering Institute and the Liggins Institute. | Located in the suburb of Parkville, other campuses spread across Victoria. |
| Library | The University of Auckland Library system consists of the General Library and seven specialist libraries The General Library Special Collections stores several rare books, manuscripts and archives and other material relating to the University of Auckland, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. Some notable manuscript collections include the Western Pacific Archives (which contains British colonial records relating to that region between 1877 and 1978), the poet Robin Hyde's papers, and the archives of the New Zealand Electronic Poetry Centre, local Labour Party branches, and the New Zealand Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. | Subject Specific libraries- Brownless Biomedical Library and Law Library. |
| Campus Life |
| Number of museums and art galleries located across the campus |
| Hostel | #Shared Bathroom and Board - $7920 | #Single Room and board - $24192 #Hostel (One bedroom - shared bathroom/kitchen) - $500 |
| Famous Alumni | Some of the notable alumini are Edmund Hillary, Rose McIver, Marcus Chang, Helen Clark, Niki Caro,Winston Peters, Lisa Harrow ,Gary Chaw etc | Julia Gillard (Former Australian Prime Minister), Randeep Hooda (Actor), Germaine Greer (Author), Nicole Kidman (Actor), Rony Chieng (Comedian), Stephanie Alexander (food writer/restaurateur), Tahir Bhasin (Actor) |
| City Life | Auckland is New Zealand's largest city with a population of 1.6 million people, and is the centre of the country’s retail and commercial activities. The city is surrounded by 48 volcanoes and numerous picturesque islands.This harbourside location is known as the "City of Sails" because of the great number of yachts that sail in the harbours and the adjoining Hauraki Gulf. Large-scale projects and new companies are springing up in Auckland and the population, economy and key industry sectors are all growing rapidly – which all means more career opportunities for you. Auckland combines the energy and excitement of city life with spectacular natural beauty in every direction. World-class food, wine, coffee, designer shopping and a thriving arts and culture scene is matched with beautiful harbours, islands, beaches, forests and volcanic cones offering countless adventure activities, from sailing and surfing to mountain biking and hiking. And it’s all so close. | Cheap student shopping, |
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