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A comparison between RMIT University and Deakin University (for choosing CS course) is given below: 

Particulars

RMIT 

Deakin

Reputation 

Strong global reputation in Tech, Design & Innovation; Part of Australian Technology Network

Good reputation, practical curriculum, more-industry-focused

Ranking for MS in CS & IT

Top 200-250 worldwide

Top 300-350 worldwide

Course focus

More research and Advanced Technical subjects (Data Science, AI, Cloud Computing, etc.)

More applied and career-focused with practical exposure, project-based learning, etc. 

Approx. tuition fees

AUD 38,000 - AUD 41,000 per year

AUD 37,000 - AUD 40,000 per year

Part-time work & internships

Easier access because of central Melbourne location

Available, but slightly less access as compared to RMIT

Deakin University offers better employability support and affordability. On the other hand, RMIT University offers better brand value internationally. 

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PRIYANKA

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University of Queensland offers various specializations in majors including Business & Management Studies, Science, Engineering, IT, Medicine & Health Science, Humanities, Nursing, Education, Design, Hospitality, Law, Architecture, Arts, Mass Communication & Media and Animation. Some of the popular specializations pursued by Indian students are mentioned in the table below:

Popular Specializations

Shiksha Ranking and Duration

MS (58 courses)

  • #6

  • 1 year - 30 months

MA (27 courses)

  • #5

  • 1 - 2 years

MBA (34 courses)

  • #4

  • 1 - 2 years

MIM (33courses)

  • #8

  • 1 - 2 years

PG Certificate (42 courses)

6 months

PG Diploma (20 courses)

1 year 

Others PG (10 courses)

  • #4

  • 1 year - 2 years

M.Arch (1 course)

  • #6

  • 2 years

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Women in Engineering Program, formed in February 2013 in partnership with Rio Tinto and members of the Australian Power Institute (API) and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA), is an initiative taken by the University of Queensland. The programme encourages women to pursue Engineering and build an impactful career for themselves. Currently, the programme is supported by 10 partners.

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Women in Engineering Program, formed in February 2013 in partnership with Rio Tinto and members of the Australian Power Institute (API) and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA), is an initiative taken by the University of Queensland. The programme encourages women to pursue Engineering and build an impactful career for themselves. Currently, the programme is supported by 10 partners.

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The University of Queensland consists of five faculties that offer 300+ courses to International students. The 5 faculties are Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Science. Apart from this, the university also offers various research centres and groups such as Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Institute for Molecular Biosciences etc.

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Engineering at the University of Queensland is ranked #6 by Shiksha Popularity Ranking, #68 by THE (Times Higher Education) and #68 by QS Ranking. Ranking of Engineering specialised courses is given in the table below:

Ranking Bodies

2023

2024

2025

THE (Times Higher Education) - Engineering

#54

#58

#68

QS - Engineering and Technology

#100

#78

#68

QS - Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering

#101

#97

#99

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science

#101

#126

#101

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LLM is ranked #6 by Shiksha Popularity Ranking, #61 by QS Ranking, #95 by THE and #101 by ARWU. Ranking for LLM specialised courses is mentioned in the table below:

Ranking Bodies

2023

2024

2025

QS - Law and Legal Studies

#51

#52

#61

THE (Times Higher Education) - Law

#72

#74

#95

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Law

#101

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Others PG at the University of Queensland is ranked #4 by Shiksha Popularity Ranking, #28 by THE (Times Higher Education) and #75 by QS Ranking. Courses under Others PG are ranked by some other ranking bodies which are mentioned in the table below.

Ranking Bodies

2023

2024

2025

THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology

#28

#30

#28

THE (Times Higher Education) - Clinical and Health

#56

#54

#57

QS - Medicine

#51

#66

#75

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University of Queensland is ranked #5 at national level and #56 at a global level. QS World University Ranking has ranked the UQ #42 in 2026, whereas 2025 and 2024 rankings are #40 and #43, indicating a declining trend. US News has ranked the university #43 in 2025 and #41 in 2024. Apart from this, THE (Times Higher Education) has ranked the university #77 in 2025 and #70 in 2024, indicating a declining trend.

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Kartik Bisht

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Yes, IELTS is required at Deakin University for international students. International students whose native language is not English, are required to submit proof of English proficiency at Deakin. The university accept various English language test such as PTE, TOEFL, and more. International students must attain the minimum English language score at Deakin University that are listed below:

English Proficiency Test

BAND A

BAND B

BAND C

BAND D

IELTS

Overall 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0

Overall 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0

Overall 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5

Overall 7.0 with a minimum of 7.0

PTE

Overall 50 with a minimum of 50 in each skill

Overall 58 with a minimum of 50 in each skill

Overall 65 with a minimum of 58 in each skill

Overall 65 with a minimum of 65 in each skill

TOEFL

69

79

94

94

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