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The University of Melbourne

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world rank  88

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Overview

The University of Melbourne is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Founded in 1853, The University of Melbourne (UNIMELB) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Department of Education. UNIMELB provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 173-year-old Australian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 70-79%. It is considered a moderately selective. International students are welcome to apply. UNIMELB also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

The University of Melbourne's Control Typepublic

Entity

The University of Melbourne's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

The University of Melbourne' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

The University of Melbourne's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UNIMELB
Founded 1853
Motto Postera Crescam Laude
We grow in the esteem of future generations
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Location

Address Swanston Street, Parkville
Melbourne
3010 Victoria
Australia
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The University of Melbourne Phone Number (0)3 8344 4000
The University of Melbourne Fax Number (0)3 8344 5104
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

The University of Melbourne is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1853


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important The University of Melbourne's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • CPA Australia
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA)
  • Australian Computer Society (ACS)
  • Engineers Australia
  • European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-EQUIS)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize The University of Melbourne as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The University of Melbourne Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of The University of Melbourne is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify The University of Melbourne's academic range and degree level offering.



The University of Melbourne: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes

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Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on The University of Melbourne's areas of study and degree levels currently offered.

Programs and Courses

The University of Melbourne Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

The University of Melbourne Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of The University of Melbourne categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at The University of Melbourne.



The University of Melbourne: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro)
International
students		 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro) over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact The University of Melbourne Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official The University of Melbourne website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

The University of Melbourne Admission Info


The University of Melbourne's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

The University of Melbourne is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


The University of Melbourne's Admission Selection Admission Selection

The University of Melbourne has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

The University of Melbourne's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


The University of Melbourne's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
The University of Melbourne has more than 23300 international students.


The University of Melbourne's Admission Office Admission Office

International Centre, The University of Melbourne
Melbourne 3010
(0)3 8344 6543


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact The University of Melbourne's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

The University of Melbourne Size and Profile


The University of Melbourne's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

The University of Melbourne has a student enrollment ranging from 45,000 to 49,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


The University of Melbourne's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

The University of Melbourne's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.


The University of Melbourne's Control Type Control Type

The University of Melbourne is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


The University of Melbourne's Entity Type Entity Type

The University of Melbourne is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


The University of Melbourne's Campus Setting Campus Setting

The University of Melbourne's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


The University of Melbourne's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

The University of Melbourne adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


The University of Melbourne's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


The University of Melbourne is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

The University of Melbourne Facilities


The University of Melbourne's Library University Library

Yes Visit The University of Melbourne's Library


The University of Melbourne's Housing University Housing

Yes


The University of Melbourne's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


The University of Melbourne's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

The University of Melbourne Services


The University of Melbourne's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


The University of Melbourne's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


The University of Melbourne's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


The University of Melbourne's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


The University of Melbourne's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

The University of Melbourne Organisational Structure

The academic structure of The University of Melbourne consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

The University of Melbourne
  • Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning
  • Faculty of Arts
  • Faculty of Business and Economics
  • Graduate School of Education
  • School of Engineering
  • School of Land and Environment
  • Law School
  • Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Veterinary Science
  • School of Graduate Research
  • Melbourne Business School
  • School of Design
  • Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Graduate School of Business and Economics
  • Graduate School of Science
  • Victorian College of the Arts
  • Conservatorium of Music

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Memberships and Affiliations

The University of Melbourne Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important The University of Melbourne's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Group of Eight (go8)
  • Universities Australia
  • Universitas 21 (U21)
  • Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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X X (Twitter)

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Wikipedia Article Wikipedia Article

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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The University of Melbourne public or private?

The University of Melbourne is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is The University of Melbourne profit or non-profit?

The University of Melbourne is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of The University of Melbourne in terms of enrollment?

The University of Melbourne has a student enrollment ranging from 45,000 to 49,999, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of The University of Melbourne in terms of academic staff?

The University of Melbourne's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.

Is The University of Melbourne a coeducational institution?

The University of Melbourne is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does The University of Melbourne use?

The University of Melbourne adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is The University of Melbourne affiliated with?

None.

Does The University of Melbourne admit international students?

Yes. The University of Melbourne has more than 23300 international students.

What is The University of Melbourne's acceptance rate and admission policy?

The University of Melbourne's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend The University of Melbourne UNIMELB?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro). International students: 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is The University of Melbourne UNIMELB located?

The University of Melbourne is located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Address: Swanston Street, Parkville.

Is The University of Melbourne UNIMELB accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, The University of Melbourne is accredited by Department of Education (since 1853).

Does The University of Melbourne offer financial aid?

Yes

Does The University of Melbourne offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does The University of Melbourne have a university library?

Yes

Does The University of Melbourne provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does The University of Melbourne have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does The University of Melbourne offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does The University of Melbourne offer career services?

Not reported

Does The University of Melbourne offer distance learning?

Yes

Does The University of Melbourne have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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