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Macquarie vs RMIT

Macquarie University and RMIT University are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.

  • Macquarie: ₹93 lakh – ₹1.08 crore
  • RMIT: ₹93 lakh – ₹1.08 crore
  • Macquarie cheaper by ≈ ₹0
  • 4 shared programs

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Macquarie or RMIT: which is better for Indian students?

Macquarie costs less: about ₹93 lakh – ₹1.08 crore in total versus ₹93 lakh – ₹1.08 crore for RMIT — a difference of roughly ₹0. Macquarie is known for campus in Sydney's Macquarie Park tech precinct; RMIT for applied university in central Melbourne. Both offer Computer Science, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, so compare those program pages side by side.

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Official sources: Macquarie University — official website · RMIT University — official website

Macquarie vs RMIT

Total cost
Macquarie: ₹93 lakh – ₹1.08 crore · RMIT: ₹93 lakh – ₹1.08 crore
Location
Macquarie: Sydney, NSW · RMIT: Melbourne, VIC
Type
Macquarie: Public · RMIT: Public

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Macquarie vs RMIT: the numbers

Macquarie vs RMIT: the numbers
ItemMacquarieRMIT
CitySydney, NSWMelbourne, VIC
TypePublicPublic
Known forCampus in Sydney's Macquarie Park tech precinctApplied university in central Melbourne
TuitionAUD 35,000 – AUD 45,000 a yearAUD 35,000 – AUD 45,000 a year
Living costs usedAUD 33,000 a yearAUD 33,000 a year
Total in ₹₹93 lakh – ₹1.08 crore₹93 lakh – ₹1.08 crore
Programs we coverComputer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, Finance, AccountingComputer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Business Analytics
Official websitemq.edu.aurmit.edu.au

How to decide

Choosing between them

Pick Macquarie if…

You want campus in Sydney's Macquarie Park tech precinct and life in Sydney.

Pick RMIT if…

You want applied university in central Melbourne and life in Melbourne.

Cost

Macquarie saves about ₹0 over the program on our figures.

Your program

Compare the Computer Science curricula, electives and outcomes.

Living costs

Living costs in each city

Living costs in each city
CityRoom a monthYearly budget
SydneyAUD 1,300 – AUD 2,000AUD 27,700 – AUD 36,100
MelbourneAUD 1,100 – AUD 1,700AUD 25,300 – AUD 32,500

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Macquarie, by about ₹0 in total on our figures (₹93 lakh – ₹1.08 crore vs ₹93 lakh – ₹1.08 crore).

Neither is better for everyone. Macquarie is known for campus in Sydney's Macquarie Park tech precinct; RMIT for applied university in central Melbourne. Compare the specific program, location and cost.

Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.

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