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

The University of Western Australia vs Central Queensland University, Cquniversity Australia

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The University of Western Australia

Perth, Australia

QS World: #7735% Admit
Central Queensland University, Cquniversity Australia Logo
Central Queensland University, Cquniversity Australia

Rockhampton, Australia

QS World: #436
EXECUTIVE DECISION BRIEFINGCross-System Synthesis

01 · Global Academic Standing

Comprehensive comparison between The University of Western Australia and Central Queensland University, Cquniversity Australia. Both institutions offer world-class undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities.

02 · Departmental & Subject Strengths

The University of Western Australia boasts strong global prestige and leading academic research. Central Queensland University, Cquniversity Australia excels in international collaboration and student outcomes.

03 · Campus Environment & Cohort Culture

Choose The University of Western Australia for classical academic standing, and Central Queensland University, Cquniversity Australia for industry-focused modern career tracks.

SECTION 01 · QUANTITATIVE BENCHMARK LEDGER

Head-to-Head Indicator Showdown

Indicator Tally6 — 0 Advantage
Comparative DimensionThe University of Western AustraliaCentral Queensland University, Cquniversity Australia
QS World University Rank
Global employer & academic reputation index
#77 (2027)+359 places
#436 (2027)
THE World University Rank
Teaching, research environment & citations
#173 (2027)+278 places
#451 (2027)
ARWU Shanghai Rank
Nobel/Fields alumni & highly cited researchers
#101 (2026)Lead
Unranked
U.S. News Global Rank
Global research reputation & publications
#90 (2027)+708 places
#798 (2027)
Admissions Selectivity
Estimated acceptance rate (lower = more selective)
35%
Est. Open/Tier
Annual International Tuition
Estimated undergraduate/graduate base fee
A$29,500
See Portal
Founding Heritage
Year of institutional establishment
1911Lead
1967
Student Cohort Scale
Total enrolled degree-seeking students
24,000
30,000
Campus Safety Index
Composite campus & surrounding municipal safety
90 / 100Lead
80 / 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.

Western Australia: 1 leads·Central Queensland University,: 0 leads
Academic Subject (Click to Inspect Programs)Western AustraliaCentral Queensland University,
Agriculture and Forestry#37#301

Western Australia · Specialist Subject Standings

Mineral and Mining Engineering#9
Anatomy and Physiology#30
Sports-related Subjects#32

Central Queensland University, · Specialist Subject Standings

Nursing#151
Education and Training#351
Medicine#601
SECTION 04 · FINANCIAL & LIVING BENCHMARK

Cost of Living & Annual Budget Face-off

Estimated monthly student expenditure in Perth vs Rockhampton alongside annual international tuition.

Upper-Moderate Index

Western Australia (Perth)

$2,140/mo
Housing & Utilities$1,550/mo
Food & Groceries$480/mo
Local Transit & Personal$110/mo
Est. International Tuition$29,500/yr
Est. 1-Year Total Budget~$55,180/yr
Upper-Moderate Index

Central Queensland University, (Rockhampton)

$2,140/mo
Housing & Utilities$1,550/mo
Food & Groceries$480/mo
Local Transit & Personal$110/mo
Est. International TuitionSee Official Portal
Est. 1-Year Total Budget~$25,680/yr
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