Quick Summary
Situated in Melbourne, Australia, The University of Melbourne is a public established in 1853. Ranked #13 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 54000 students including 41% from outside Australia. Known for strengths in Education, Law, Medicine, it maintains an acceptance rate of 70%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Consistently ranked as Australia's top university, offering a unique global curriculum known as the Melbourne Model.
Subject Strengths
EducationLawMedicineAnatomy and PhysiologyDevelopment StudiesPsychology
Founded1853
TypePublic
Total Students54000
Intl Students41%
Faculty Ratio23.4
CampusUrban
Campus Size22.5 hectares (Parkville campus)
Affiliated HospitalsRoyal Melbourne Hospital,St Vincent's Hospital,Royal Children's Hospital,Royal Women's Hospital
AccreditationTEQSA,AACSB,EQUIS
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#13
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#37
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#35
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate,Graduate,Research Higher Degrees,Short courses,Professional Development
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity,Melbourne Energy Institute,Melbourne Neuroscience Institute,Walter and Eliza Hall Institute
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
TEQSA,AACSB,EQUIS
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate70%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL79
Min GPA3
GRERequired for specific Business and Economics graduate programs
GMATRequired for Melbourne Business School (MBA)
SAT1320
ACT28
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · May 31 (Semester 2)
SPRINGApplication Deadline · December 31 (Semester 1)
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International students should apply early for visa processing. Focus on achieving high scores in prerequisite subjects as the university is heavily merit-based.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Australian Dollar
UG Tuition
$43,000/yr
per year · AUD
Living Cost
$30,000/yr
per year · AUD
PG Tuition
$49,000/yr
per year · AUD
Application Fee
$80
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$73,120/yr
tuition + living + essentials · AUD
Scholarships AvailableMelbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship,Graduate Research Scholarship,Melbourne Chancellor's Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$10,000
Financial AidAvailable for domestic students via HECS-HELP; limited for international students
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate,Graduate,Research Higher Degrees,Short courses,Professional Development programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Biomedicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Bachelor of Commerce | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Bachelor of Science | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Master of International Relations | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Juris Doctor | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$62,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh via the 'Melbourne Plus' program and strong industry links
Industry Connections
CSLRio TintoNational Australia BankANZ BankTelstra
Notable Alumni
Julia Gillard,Alfred Deakin,Germaine Greer,Peter Singer,Julian Assange
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Beaurepaire Centre,Nona Lee Sports Centre,Melbourne University Boat Club
Student Clubs
Over 200 clubs managed by UMSU
Library Resources
11 libraries including the Baillieu Library and the Law Library
Exchange Programs
Yes (Over 200 partner institutions globally)
Summer Programs
Available