The University of South Wales is a public university in Wales, with campuses in Cardiff, Newport and Pontypridd. The University of Queensland is a public research university located primarily in Brisbane, the capital city of the Australian state of Queensland.
| University of South Wales | The University of Queensland | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.1 Out of 10 | 6.3 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 1001 Times Higher Education 2024 # 1001 Times Higher Education 2023 # 1001 Times Higher Education 2022 | # 43 QS World University 2024 # 70 Times Higher Education 2024 # 36 US News 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 601 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 1001 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023 | # 58 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 32 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 74 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -76 PG Programs -52 | UG Programs -85 PG Programs -81 Doctorate Programs -1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 20.0 % | 74.8 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS - 6 PTE - 50 TOEFL - 80 | GMAT - 550 GRE updated - 291 IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 64 TOEFL - 87 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 13500 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 14500 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 21630 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 34960 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 45120 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 37756 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Some of the programs and the average salary are as follows: Masters in Finance: $90,000 Executive MBA: $63,000 Bachelor of Science: $58,000 MBA: $56,000 Masters in Management: $54,000 Bachelor (Other): $53,000 | Graduate Employability Rankings #57; Top recruiters- Aecom Corporation; RACQ; GREENCROSS; News Corp, etc.; Highest paid degrees- MBA (201,000 USD); LLM (175,000 USD); Masters in Science (91,000 USD); Masters of Arts (87,000 USD); Masters in Management (80,000 USD). |
| application requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements | Fulfill General Entry Requirements |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.2/10 Read 3 reviews | 8.1/10 Read 23 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of South Wales | The University of Queensland |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 2013 | 1909 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 34:1 |
| Male:Female | 48% Male, 52% Female | 55% Male, 45% Female |
| Location Facts | The University is based in South Wales, UK with campuses in Cardiff, Newport and Pontypridd. | Located in Brisbane with three campuses. The main campus of the suburbs of St Lucia is bordered by a meander in Brisbane river to east, south, and north. |
| Library | Library Services provides a wide range of high-quality library and information services to USW students, academics and researchers. | 2.17 million book titles, |
| Campus Life | The great thing about the university locations is that you can travel between them in next to no time at all. Cardiff is just a 15-20 minute journey away from Pontypridd, and Newport is around 30 minutes away from Cardiff. From over 100 societies and clubs to choose from, endless support, activities and events to volunteering and skill-development, USWSU make sure you have the chance to enrich every aspect of your student life. For wellbeing, information and advice, whatever the issue, there’s a network of people at USW ready to help you. USW has a thriving sport environment, with a range of our teams competing in the British Universities & Colleges League. USW Sport is for everyone and trying a new sport or joining a club is a great way to make friends. From indoor climbing to yoga, archery and everything in between, there’s sure to be something you’ll enjoy. Each campus hosts a range of student events from enterprise events to mental health awareness days to comedy nights and of course parties at our on-campus nightclub Eclipse. | 100+ research centers, 220 clubs, and society, on-campus 6-museums, music festivals, parties, film screenings, etc. |
| Hostel | #Attic and basement rooms - $4000 #Standard room - $4400 #Premium room - $6222 #Ensuite room - $7008 | #Room - $14572 #Room - $23184 |
| Famous Alumni | Joe Blackman, entrepreneur, Ambassador of The Princes Trust, CEO of Collection 26 Gareth Evans, film director and screenwriter Jayde Adams, comedian, actor, writer and singer | Drew Pavlou (Australian Activist), Peter Varghese (Chancellor of UQ), Kim Wilkins (Writer), Di Farmer (Politician), Jon Coghill (Australian Drummer), Elton Mayo (Psychologist), Jack Thompson (actor). |
| City Life | South Wales has a vibrant city life, culture, nightlife, music festivals, award-winning beaches, outdoor adventure, history and breath-taking countryside. It is a safe, affordable and welcoming place to study. University students love the friendly atmosphere at the University of South Wales. All the university campuses are easily reached by road, rail and air. From historic buildings to new, modern structures, Pontypridd Campus reflects the University’s history and its ambitions. Here, you’ll find everything you need in one place – your classes, the library, cafes and bars to eat and drink, a sports centre and even a nightclub. Cardiff is a major centre for media production in the UK, with BBC drama studios on the doorstep and Pinewood Studios nearby. The city centre is also set to welcome the headquarters of BBC Wales, while ITV Wales is making Cardiff Bay its new home. Cardiff is known as a city of culture and entertainment. | Weekend getaways to rainforest, waterfalls, beaches and islands, a cultural hub of art galleries and museums, sunshine weather (lack of winters), One of the top-paying cities, the unemployment rate of Queensland is 6.8% |
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