Australia · Public research university
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria · Founded 1853
QS World #13
THE #39
Official site
Acceptance rate
70%+
Total students
53,973
International
~45%
Annual tuition
AUD 39,000 - 51,000 / year international UG (2025-26)
Australia's #1 university by global rankings. The Melbourne Model — broad undergraduate degree followed by professional graduate degree (Medicine, Law, Engineering) — mirrors the US system more than typical UK-style Australian unis.
Admissions requirements
- Language
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 79+
- Tests
- No standardized test for most programs; Medicine via GAMSAT/MCAT for postgrad.
- Deadlines
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- Semester 1: October 31 (year prior)
- Semester 2: April 30
- Financial aid
- Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship (10-50% tuition reduction).
Famous for
Medicine
Law (Melbourne Law School)
MBS Business
Architecture
Arts
Notable alumni
- Julia Gillard (former PM)
- Cate Blanchett (HC)
- 5 Australian PMs
Cost estimate
$48,000 / year
Tuition $30,000 + living $18,000
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