HEAD-TO-HEAD INSTITUTIONAL DOSSIER · 2026/2027 INDEX

The University of New South Wales vs Johns Hopkins University

The University of New South Wales Logo
The University of New South Wales

Sydney, Australia

QS World: #1940% Admit
Johns Hopkins University Logo
Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, United States

QS World: #207% Admit
EXECUTIVE DECISION BRIEFINGCross-System Synthesis

01 · Global Academic Standing

UNSW provides a vibrant, industry-aligned Australian experience, globally recognized for practical research and engineering. Johns Hopkins, an American academic titan, excels in fundamental research, boasting a prestigious reputation, especially in health sciences.

02 · Departmental & Subject Strengths

UNSW excels in specialized technical fields; its Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) programs, like Software Engineering, are valued by tech industries. Conversely, Johns Hopkins is unmatched for its Public Health Studies or Biomedical Engineering, leveraging world-renowned medical research facilities.

03 · Campus Environment & Cohort Culture

Choose UNSW if you seek an industry-aligned, practical education, particularly in engineering and technology, for Australian-based tech careers. Opt for Johns Hopkins if your ambition lies in foundational research, especially biomedical sciences or public health, within a prestigious American academic setting.

SECTION 01 · QUANTITATIVE BENCHMARK LEDGER

Head-to-Head Indicator Showdown

Indicator Tally3 — 5 Advantage
Comparative DimensionThe University of New South WalesJohns Hopkins University
QS World University Rank
Global employer & academic reputation index
#19 (2027)+1 places
#20 (2027)
THE World University Rank
Teaching, research environment & citations
#75 (2027)
#17 (2027)+58 places
ARWU Shanghai Rank
Nobel/Fields alumni & highly cited researchers
#81 (2026)
#23 (2026)+58 places
U.S. News Global Rank
Global research reputation & publications
#33 (2027)
#17 (2027)+16 places
Admissions Selectivity
Estimated acceptance rate (lower = more selective)
40%
7%More selective
Annual International Tuition
Estimated undergraduate/graduate base fee
A$36,300Lower tuition
$64,100
Founding Heritage
Year of institutional establishment
1949
1876Lead
Student Cohort Scale
Total enrolled degree-seeking students
70,238
30,549
Campus Safety Index
Composite campus & surrounding municipal safety
92 / 100Lead
75 / 100
SECTION 02 · DECADE TRAJECTORY COMPARISON

10-Year Historical Ranking Trajectory

Decade-long global standing curve across major league tables (higher curve position = stronger rank).

SECTION 03 · DEPARTMENTAL BENCHMARKS

QS Subject Rankings Showdown

Click any discipline row to inspect side-by-side degree programs, tuition, and scholarships below.

New South Wales · Specialist Subject Standings

Mineral and Mining Engineering#3
Petroleum Engineering#13
Law and Legal Studies#13

Johns Hopkins University · Specialist Subject Standings

Life Sciences & Medicine#3
Nursing#3
Anatomy and Physiology#4
SECTION 04 · FINANCIAL & LIVING BENCHMARK

Cost of Living & Annual Budget Face-off

Estimated monthly student expenditure in Sydney vs Baltimore alongside annual international tuition.

Major Urban Hub

New South Wales (Sydney)

$2,780/mo
Housing & Utilities$2,100/mo
Food & Groceries$550/mo
Local Transit & Personal$130/mo
Est. International Tuition$36,300/yr
Est. 1-Year Total Budget~$69,660/yr
High Cost Index

Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore)

$2,420/mo
Housing & Utilities$1,800/mo
Food & Groceries$500/mo
Local Transit & Personal$120/mo
Est. International Tuition$64,100/yr
Est. 1-Year Total Budget~$93,140/yr
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