University of Wollongong | University of Newcastle | |
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Collegedunia Score | 4.9 Out of 10 | 4.5 Out of 10 |
ranking (overall) | # 162 QS World University 2024 # 201 Times Higher Education 2024 # 185 QS World University 2023 | # 173 QS World University 2024 # 201 Times Higher Education 2024 # 192 QS World University 2023 |
Subject Strength | # 101 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 201 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 101 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 201 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 162 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 176 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
Programs | UG Programs -101 PG Programs -44 Doctorate Programs -2 | UG Programs -102 PG Programs -35 |
Exam Score | GMAT-550 IELTS-6.5 PTE-54 SAT-1200 TOEFL-86 | GMAT-550 IELTS-6 PTE-57 TOEFL-60 |
Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 22157 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 16185 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 39015 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 26844 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 25200 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 28774 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. Degree Average Salary 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 | Master: $88,000 |
application requirements | Students must complete min. 13 years of education to apply for bachelors programs. | Work experience may be required for various universities. |
Campuses and B-Schools | Sydney Business School, University of Wollongong | NA |
CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.8/10 Read 6 reviews | 7.6/10 Read 5 reviews |
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General Facts | University of Wollongong | University of Newcastle |
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Type of University | University | University |
Established | 1951 | 1951 |
Student:Faculty Ratio | 31:1 | 21:1 |
Male:Female | 51% Male, 49% Female | 55% Male, 45% 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. | The main campus is located in central coast and port Macquarie. The campuses are located in bushland environment with a picturesque backdrop for outdoor studies and eclectic art scenes. |
Library | The university has seven libraries having million of recourses inclusive of 90,000 journals, 260 databases, and 450,000 ebooks. | There are 7 university libraries and 4 partner libraries, the largest of these is Auchmuty Library. Apart from the general collection, these libraries have traditional collections, rare books, and archive collections. The Huxley library supports collection for a number of schools of the university. |
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. | Chose to indulge in over 150 clubs and societies, and number other student activities like volunteering, events & entertainment and more. It has 6 sporting ovals at Newcastle campus. Fitness and wellbeing are catered through gyms, aquatic center, and squash court. Enjoy on-campus dining with cafes, bars, and restaurants offering multicuisine dining. Wattspace gallery is run by students and holds various exhibitions. |
Hostel | #Self-catered single studio - $16320 #Self-catered premium studio - $17340 | #Studio Room - $10620 #Single Studio Room - $11158 #Shared Apartment - $6996 |
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) | John Doyle (Actor), Gary Quinlan (Australian Diplomat), Khaw Boon Wan (MP of Singapore), Taylor Martin (Australian Martin), Sandra Eades (Physician), Scott Beavan (Australian Radio Presenter), Susie Porter (TV Actor), John Hughes (Australian Writer), Tim Robards (Actor), Russell Blackwood (Writer), Clare Collins (dietician), etc. |
City Life | Unemployment rate of Sydney is low as 2.8%, | Newcastle is a two-hour drive from Sydney and is located in the eastern state of New South Wales. It harbors glorious beaches and is the gateway to hunter valley. Offers a variety of breakfast, fine dining, coffee options, restaurants, and pubs. Shop around Newcastle City farmers market or Hunter and Gather markets. Surfing is one of the most sought after sport. Attend annual hot air ballon festival. Last reported unemployment rate of the city (2018) was 4.0% |
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