Deakin University is a public university in Victoria, Australia. Swinburne University of Technology is a public research university based in Melbourne, Australia.
| Deakin University | Swinburne University of Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.6 Out of 10 | 4.2 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 233 QS World University 2024 # 251 Times Higher Education 2024 # 218 US News 2023 | # 201 Times Higher Education 2024 # 285 QS World University 2024 # 241 US News 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 126 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 243 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 201 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 176 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 843 for Medicine by US News 2022 # 201 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -106 PG Programs -60 Doctorate Programs -5 | UG Programs -91 PG Programs -43 Doctorate Programs -9 |
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8 % | 89.8 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-500 GRE updated-291 IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 TOEFL-70 | IELTS-5.5 PTE-42 TOEFL-65 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 20286 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 26496 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 27842 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 18844 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 25635 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 3600 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability Ranking- #271; Highest paid degrees- MBA (131,000 USD); Masters (93,000 USD); Masters in Finance (88,000 USD); Bachelor (87,000 USD); Bachelor of Science (84,000 USD). | Average graduate salary for the degrees are as follows: MBA: $66,000 Masters: $64,000 BBA: $52,000 Master in Science: $51,000 |
| application requirements | award certificates; academic transcripts; formal identity papers (e.g. your passport); CVs; Personal Statement; Proof of English proficiency. | Submit official transcripts of all your previous education Submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Deakin Business School | NA |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.7/10 Read 32 reviews | 7.7/10 Read 15 reviews |
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| General Facts | Deakin University | Swinburne University of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1974 | 1908 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 30:1 | 25:1 |
| Male:Female | 58% Male, 42% Female | 62% Male, 38% Female |
| Location Facts | Campuses located in Melbourne's Burwood suburb, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront and Warrnambool, as well as the online Cloud Campus; the Largest campus is in Burnwood located 45 minutes by tram from the Melbourne CBD | University has three campuses based in Melbourne, located in Hawthorn, Croydon and Wantirna, and one in Sarawak, Malaysia. Close to public transport, the campuses offer state-of-the-art facilities and unique learning environments to support students in their studies. |
| Library | Online Collections of over 970,000 resources: 636,845 e-books; 201,666 e-journals; 577 online databases; 73,693 streaming audio; 116,828 streaming video; 96,424 records in Deakin Research Online; 18,003 Open Access records in Deakin Research Online. Physical Collections of over 815,000 resources: 694,960 books; 2,885 print journals; 97,247 items in special collections; 17,854 DVDs and videos; Extensive microform collection. | The library of the university provides various resources like databases, journals, e-books etc. Other supports like IT services, research services are also provided at the university. |
| Campus Life | 120 clubs and societies; Deakin sports club that include Deakin Burwood Basketball Association, Deakin University Football and Netball Club (Sharks) & Sharks Players United, and Deakin Snow Riders (DSR); Deakin University Student Association (DUSA); gyms, fitness classes, basketball courts & sports ovals | Swineburne is a dynamic, innovative, and ever-evolving institution. The focus of the institution is on making students career-ready. The university is internationally recognised for high-impact research, with eight of its STEM research fields ranked well above the world standard. |
| Hostel | #Single Bedroom - $11696 #Shared Bedroom - $16146 | #Campus housing - $1000 #Homestay (rent/month) - $1200 #Sharing rental - $600 #One bedroom (rent/month) - $800 |
| Famous Alumni | Anurag Singh (Indian film director); Leigh Peta Sales (Australian Journalist); Stella Young (Australian Comedian); Benjamin James Graham (Former Australian Rule Footballer); Rodger Corser (Australian Actor); Michael Klinger (Australian Cricketer); James William Kilgore (American Activist) | Garth Davis: film director |
| City Life | Located in Geelong, southwest of Melbourne; 2nd largest city in Victoria; 2nd fastest city in Australia; Major employers: Ford Motor Company, Avalon Airport. Target Australia; Shell oil refinery; etc.; Popular tourist attractions include Buckley Falls; - Curlewis Golf Club; Market Square; Point Lonsdale Lighthouse; Queenscliffe Maritime Museum; Geelong Art Gallery; Ozone shipwreck, etc. | When you’re living in Melbourne, there is never a shortage of things to do — and many of the options won’t cost you a cent. Spend your days exploring the city's famous laneways, museums, parks and sporting events. Once your feet get sore, hop on the free City Circle tram and jump off at some of the city’s major attractions including Federation Square, Princess Theatre, Melbourne Aquarium, shops and cafes. Once the sun sinks beneath the horizon, the city takes on another life. Live music and theatre, entertaining buskers, a buzzing bar scene and some of Australia’s best restaurants all come to life. When you’re living in Melbourne, you have a wonderful base for day trips and extended holidays to the Great Ocean Road, Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Phillip Island, Mount Dandenong, Macedon Ranges and more. With bus, rail and plane connections close by, exploring the rest of Australia is easy to do. |
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