The University of Melbourne is a public research university located in Melbourne, Australia. The London School of Economics and Political Science is a public research university located in London, England, and a constituent college of the federal University of London.
The University of Melbourne | London School of Economics and Political Science | |
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Collegedunia Score | 6.7 Out of 10 | 6.5 Out of 10 |
ranking (overall) | # 14 QS World University 2024 # 37 Times Higher Education 2024 # 25 US News 2023 | # 45 QS World University 2024 # 46 Times Higher Education 2024 # 37 Times Higher Education 2023 |
Subject Strength | # 69 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 20 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 8 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 151 for Medicine by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022 # 14 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
Programs | UG Programs -32 PG Programs -132 Doctorate Programs -11 | UG Programs -32 PG Programs -56 |
Acceptance Rate | 70.0 % | 8.9 % |
Exam Score | GMAT-560 GRE updated-310 IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 TOEFL-79 | GMAT-681 GRE updated-319 IELTS-7 PTE-65 TOEFL-100 |
Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 17124 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 30539 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 20250 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 26429 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 32457 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 43577 Per Year |
placement (average package) | 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. LLM: $136,000 MBA: $104,000 Masters in Finance: $100,000 Executive Masters: $73,000 Master (Other): $71,000 Bachelor of Science: $64,000 | Graduate Employability Ranking 2020: 45; Top paying degrees with annual salary are MBA: 159,000 USD, Executive MBA: 151,000 USD, PhD: 144,000 USD, LLM: 120,000 USD |
application requirements | Overseas Secondary School Qualifications, | 87% in previous degree for most programs; Personal Statement; at least 2 recommendation letters; CV |
Campuses and B-Schools | Melbourne Business School | NA |
CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.0/10 Read 42 reviews | 7.3/10 Read 3 reviews |
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General Facts | The University of Melbourne | London School of Economics and Political Science |
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Type of University | University | School |
Established | 1853 | 1895 |
Student:Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 12:1 |
Male:Female | 56% Male, 44% Female | 48% Male, 52% Female |
Location Facts | Located in the suburb of Parkville, other campuses spread across Victoria. | Has one campus in central London close to River Thames, Covent Garden and Theatreland and the Royal Court of Justice; Houses of Parliament is are also easily accessible from the campus |
Library | Subject Specific libraries- Brownless Biomedical Library and Law Library. | 3 libraries: British Library of Political and Economic Science (main), Shaw Library, Women’s Library; Main library has 4 million print volumes, 60,000 online journals, 29,000 electronic books |
Campus Life | Number of museums and art galleries located across the campus | Over 200 societies including Student Union’s clubs, societies, media and representation; volunteering and charity; public lectures; arts and music; faith and reflection; Saw Swee Hock Student Centre has main office of Student’s Union, cafes, pubs, nighclub, study spaces, gym and Residential Service Office. |
Hostel | #Single Room and board - $20000 #Hostel (One bedroom - shared bathroom/kitchen) - $250 | #Single Studio Room - $13416 #Single Room - $14833 #Single En-suite Room - $15328 |
Famous Alumni | 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) | Susan Rasky (journalist); Ursula von der Leyen (first female President of European Commission); Vanessa Kerry (physician); Daniel Akerson (former CEO of General Motors); Amartya Sen (Nobel laureate, economist); Leonid Hurwicz (Nober laureate, economist) |
City Life | Cheap student shopping, | London ranks 1st in QS News Best Student Cities for 2019; With some amazing bars, buzzing night clubs, and restaurants at its doorstep, London is among the top cities to live in UK. Even though the city is comparatively expensive locations, you can find student discounts while shopping, eating, as well as traveling in London. It is a global capital of culture with hundreds of museums, festivals, live performances, etc and thousands of open spaces, and green parks. The unemployment rate was around 4.4% in 2019. It is one of the highest paying cities in UK |
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