Flinders University is a public research university based in Adelaide, South Australia that is ranked among top 500 universities globally. Curtin University is an Australian public research university that is ranked among top 200 universities globally.
| Flinders University | Curtin University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.6 Out of 10 | 4.2 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 301 Times Higher Education 2024 # 380 QS World University 2024 # 301 Times Higher Education 2023 | # 183 QS World University 2024 # 201 Times Higher Education 2024 # 156 US News 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 301 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2023 # 271 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 176 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 126 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 201 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 151 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -150 PG Programs -86 | UG Programs -133 PG Programs -69 |
| Acceptance Rate | 62.0 % | 83.9 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT - 550 GRE updated - 300 IELTS - 6 PTE - 50 TOEFL - 72 | GMAT - 600 GRE updated - 304 IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 50 TOEFL - 79 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 39000 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 25410 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 26200 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 20217 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 22356 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 465 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Overall employment rate (2018)- 92%; Median salary package- 47,120 USD (for UG) and 62,500 USD (for PG); Some of the Flinders graduate salaries are: Bachelors (99,000 USD); Bachelor of Science (35,000 USD); Others (46,000 USD). | Curtin University is one of the top public universities in Perth, Australia. It is ranked #193 in QS World University Rankings 2023. MBA: $119,000 Executive Masters: $106,000 BBA: $90,000 Masters in Finance: $70,000 Masters in Management: $61,000 Other Degree: $58,000 |
| application requirements | Academic transcripts; Financial and identity documents, work experience for required programs (along with a statement of the employer or a reference from the employer); Proof of English language proficiency. | 60% – 70% for admission in UG; Grading System Description; Portfolio |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Curtin Business School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.4/10 Read 3 reviews | 7.8/10 Read 6 reviews |
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| General Facts | Flinders University | Curtin University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1966 | 1966 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 |
| Male:Female | 33% Male, 66% Female | 49% Male, 51% Female |
| Location Facts | 3 campus locations in Adelaide- Bedford Park (main campus), Victoria Square and Tonsley; several other regional and interstate locations; Main campus is located south of the city of Adelaide; Student Hub offers 24/7 study spaces, and other student facilities such as retail, food, childcare, and sports. | Campuses in 5 countries: Australia, Dubai, Malaysia, Mauritius, Singapore; Australia has campuses in 5 locations: Perth, Murray Street, St George Terrace, Kalgoorlie, Midland |
| Library | 5 libraries; Flinders Library System consists of over a million books and journals, large electronic collections, special collection, etc. | 4 libraries: TL Robertson Library, John Cutin Prime Ministerial Library, WA School of Mines Kalgoorlie Library, Curtin Graduate School of Business Library; Several partner libraries in Malaysia and Singapore |
| Campus Life | 23 affiliated sports clubs; Flinders Health2GO (Allied health center for the community); Bedford Park campus acts as the venue for Plaza concerts; Flinders University Museum of Art (new gallery space at Bedford Park campus); Events such as Spring Fest, Festive at Flinders, etc., NVI- New Venture Institute (Australian business incubator for boosting local businesses); Flinders Café Alere; Flinders OneFitness (one of the best fitness center in South Australia). | 130 Curtin Student Guild clubs including Computer Science Club and Curtin Harry Potter Society; Campus has food, retail, health, and childcare facilities; learning support services offering free programs and workshops for students |
| Hostel | #Single Room including food - $10800 #Deirdre Jordan Village - $6900 #Room sharing including food - $8500 | #Premium single room and board --Weekly - $465 |
| Famous Alumni | Terence Tao (Fields Medalist, professor of mathematics at UCLA); Rodney Brooks (professor of robotics at MIT & former director of the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory); Mamoru Mohri (Retired astronaut, scientist & engineer); Carl Bridge (Australian historian, academic, and professor of Australian History at King's College London); Haydon Manning (Australian political scientist); Xavier Samuel (Australian Actor); Benedict Andrews (Australian theatre & film director); Mario Andreacchio (Australian film producer/director); Donald Brook (Australian artist, art critic & theorist; was an Emeritus Professor of Visual Arts in the Flinders University). | Judy Davis (Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actress); John Butler (musician); Priya Cooper (Gold medal swimmer at Sydney Paralympics Games); Brad Hogg (cricketer); Tracy Ryan (poet) |
| City Life | Adelaide is South Australia’s capital city; 5th largest Australian capital city; 75% of South Australia’s population live in Adelaide; Unemployment rate was 8.2% (in 2019). Famous tourist attractions include North Terrace, Parliament House, State Library of South Australia, South Australian Museum, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide Botanic Garden, Adelaide Oval, Glenelg, Adelaide Festival Center, Victoria Square, Barossa Valley & Clare Valley, etc. | Perth is a hub to innovation and industries and has a thriving economy. The unemployment rate is low as 3.5% and the city is known to be only 2.5 hours away (WA time zone) for 60% of the world's population. Access to global services is high and the city is known for its crystal clear beaches and sunset coasts. |
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