Murdoch University is a public university in Perth, Western Australia, with campuses also in Singapore and Dubai. Flinders University is a public research university based in Adelaide, South Australia.
| Murdoch University | Flinders University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.2 Out of 10 | 4.6 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 351 Times Higher Education 2024 # 431 QS World University 2024 # 401 Times Higher Education 2023 | # 301 Times Higher Education 2024 # 380 QS World University 2024 # 301 Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 251 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 501 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2022 # 401 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023 | # 301 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2023 # 271 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 176 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -57 PG Programs -29 | UG Programs -150 PG Programs -86 |
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2 % | 62.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-550 GRE updated-290 IELTS-6 PTE-50 TOEFL-73 | GMAT-550 GRE updated-300 IELTS-6 PTE-50 TOEFL-72 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 22190 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 33286 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 770 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 39000 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 25410 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 26200 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Average Salaries are given below: Degree Average Salary MBA $61,000 Bachelor (Other) $39,000 Master (Other) $31,000 Bachelor of Arts $30,000 Other Degree $28,000 | 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). |
| application requirements | Apply online or through agents, PG applicants must fulfill country-specific requirements (vary with programs). | 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. |
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| General Facts | Murdoch University | Flinders University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1973 | 1966 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 31:1 | 10:1 |
| Male:Female | 41% Male, 59% Female | 33% Male, 66% Female |
| Location Facts | Located in Western Australia, Perth (Singapore and Dubai-international campuses), university’s main campus is South Street Campus. Home to a fully-operation engineering plant, main campus features beautiful native bushlands. | 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. |
| Library | Total e-books: 3,49,661; physical books: 3,53,744; digital journals: 63,132; physical journals: 305; total other resources: 70,159. This includes special and subject collections. | 5 libraries; Flinders Library System consists of over a million books and journals, large electronic collections, special collection, etc. |
| Campus Life | Find on-campus food options catering to snacking and hearty meals, hangout a student hub, join clubs or societies (over 100), get involved in organizations run by students, enjoy various events like stamp-out stress day or multicultural day at Bush Court or Tavern, join social sports team, or indulge in staying fit at Fitness Zone. | 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). |
| Hostel | #Weekly expenses for accommodation - $120 #Weekly expenses for accommodation - $440 | #Single Room including food - $10800 #Deirdre Jordan Village - $6900 #Room sharing including food - $8500 |
| Famous Alumni | Basil Zempilas (American TV presenter), Michael Keenan (member of Australian house of representatives), Adam Bandt (Australian Federal MP), Scott Ludlam (Former Senator-Australia), Kim Scott (novelist), Toby Miller (Author), Alan Eggleston (Australian Senator), Sue Lines (Australian Senator), etc. | 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). |
| City Life | Perth is a hub to innovation and industries and has a thriving economy. The unemployment rate (2019) 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. Explore Rottnest Islands, Fremantle, Kings Park, Swan Valley, and more. Multicuisine cafes, restaurants, and more offer both luxury and casual dining. | 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. |
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