UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
- Country Australia
- Founded In 1853
- University Type Public
- Total Students 19995+
- Phone Number +61390355511
- Email [email protected]
- ZIP Code 3010
- Website https://www.unimelb.edu.au/
- International Students 19995
- Size of Campus 0
- Male Female Ratio 1 : 1.3
- Faculty Student Ratio 6 : 1
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University of Melbourne was founded in 1853 as a public research university and is the second oldest university of Australia. In 2018, over 52,000 students from 130+ countries were studying here including 42% of the international population. It is divided into 10 faculties offering more than 100 areas of study. Within its 160 years long history, University of Melbourne’s ranking has always been among the top 50 universities. 4 Prime Ministers and five governor generals of Australia have graduated from here.
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Programs
All Courses offered
Master of Business Administration [M.B.A]
Full Time Australia
Duration
1 YEAR
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 61800
Exams Accepted
IELTS
Master Business Analytics
Full Time Australia
Duration
1 YEAR
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 37500
Exams Accepted
IELTS
Master of Engineering [M.Eng] Civil - Business
Full Time Australia
Duration
3 YEARS
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 92601
Exams Accepted
IELTS
MASTER OF ENGINEERING [M.ENG] (ELECTRICAL - BUSINESS)
Full Time Australia
Duration
3 YEARS
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 92601
Exams Accepted
IELTS
Master International Business
Full Time Australia
Duration
2 YEARS
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 63016
Exams Accepted
IELTS
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Ranking
Ranking | From | Year | Type |
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25 | Global Universities | 2021 | US News & World Report |
31 | University Ranking | 2021 | Times Higher Education |
Accerediations
Accomodation
International students enrolled in a full-time course have the option of choosing between university accommodation (owned by University of Melbourne) and residential houses. Undergraduate and exchange study abroad students are guaranteed a place in university accommodation. However, graduate students are also encouraged to apply.
- Students have to submit a separate application to apply for accommodation.
- You have the option of selecting 3 to 5 accommodation preferences.
- No application fee is charged as of now.
- Once allocated a room, you are required to confirm about the same within 48 hours.
- Weekly rental charges for University of Melbourne accommodation ranges between 200 AUD to 800 AUD.
Those who are not allotted university accommodation can contact Student Housing Service. It provides assistance in finding alternative housing options such as private rental market, homestay, regional accommodation etc.
Accomodation Website:
https://www.unimelb.edu.au/Placement
Graduate Employability Ranking 2020 of this university is 7 among various institutes across the world. This clearly implies that students graduate from here with skills required to get employment in the industry.
University has a Career Service Department that connects employers to job-seekers. This department also helps students in finding part-time jobs, internships, jobs within university, etc. Some of the top recruiters are National Australia Bank, GHD Group, ANZ Banking Corporation, and Telstra Corporation Ltd.
Scholarships
the cost of attendance at University of Melbourne is between AUD 55,000 - AUD 70,000 per academic year, definitely a big financial commitment for any student. This is why University of Melbourne scholarships are most generous and comprehensive to study in Australia. For the academic session 2020-2021, the university is offering 3000+ scholarships to international students from varying economic and academic backgrounds. These primarily include merit-based and need-based scholarships.
What sets the University of Melbourne scholarships apart from others is that these scholarships cover much more than just your chosen program’s tuition fee. These are various scholarships that will help cover expenses like accommodation in Australia, study abroad expenses, travel expenses, and even provide a living allowance. Due to this, the university invests more than 15 million AUD every year. The graph below shows the total funding for University of Melbourne scholarships and awards in the previous few years:
From partial Melbourse scholarships like Melbourne’s Chancellor program to full-ride Australian government scholarships like the Australian Government Research Training Program, international students are totally covered. Of the plethora of scholarships, here are a few high valued bachelors, master, and doctoral scholarships available to international students:
University of Melbourne Scholarships for Bachelor Programs
In academic year 2020, the university is offering 95 scholarships to Melbourne bachelor program students, where more than 5,000 students will receive significant financial assistance. International students are eligible for around 72 of these University of Melbourne scholarships. These include both university and faculty-based scholarships.
None of the Melbourne undergraduate scholarships requires an additional application form as decisions are based on the candidate’s admission application. Some of the undergraduate scholarships awarded at the University of Melbourne are given below:
Scholarship | Benefits | Eligibility & Selection Criteria |
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Bachelor of Arts International Scholarship | 25%-50% fee reduction; | Minimum ATAR of 90.00 or equivalent |
AUD 5000 bursary | Applicant’s country and academic score | |
Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship | 50% tuition fee reduction; award for overseas study as exchange student; Place in professional masters program(if fulfills entry requirements) |
Achieved ATAR of at least 99.90 |
Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship | Fee reduction of up to AUD 56,000 | International fee-paying student; Academic merit |
Commerce Undergraduate International Merit Scholarship | 50% tuition fee reduction | Academic performance |
AG Whitlam Undergraduate Merit Scholarship | 50% tuition fee reduction | Students from India/Bangladesh/Sri Lanka/Vietnam |
Melbourne Humanitarian Access Scholarship | 100% tuition fee reduction; AUD 5,000 per year living allowance | holder of an Australian temporary protection (or asylum) visa |
Scholarship selections for the bachelor’s programs are done in multiple rounds:
- For students starting in Semester 1: Between October to February.
- For students starting in Semester 2: Between May to June.
Recipients of the University of Melbourne scholarships are informed via email.
University of Melbourne Scholarships for Masters Programs
Masters programscholarships at University of Melbourne are faculty-specific and range between AUD 1,000 - AUD 30,000. Incoming international students are eligible for 100+ masters coursework University of Melbourne Scholarships.
Scholarship | Benefits | Eligibility & Selection |
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Melbourne School of Engineering Scholarship | AUD-5,000- AUD 20,000 | masters program at the Melbourne School of Engineering; Academic merit |
Melbourne Graduate Scholarships | 25%-100% fee reduction | Academic grades |
Science Graduate Scholarship (International) | Up to AUD 10,000 | graduate coursework in an eligible master of science program |
N D Goldsworthy Scholarship for Physics | Up to AUD 5,000 | Enrolled in Masters of Science |
Queen’s College Science Scholarship | Up to 6,000 | resident at Queen's College; enrolling in Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences |
Melbourne Asian Development Bank Scholarship | 100% tuition fee waiver; living allowance AUD 30,600 | Below 35 years of age; 2+ years of work experience |
University of Melbourne Scholarships for Research Programs
International students commencing graduate research or doctoral program at Melbourneare eligible for various scholarships such as Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, Jesuit Scholarships and Bursaries at Newman College, and Newman College Rector's Exhibitions - Research, etc.
However, there are two University of Melbourne Scholarships designed specifically for research students.
- Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships
- Melbourne Research Scholarships
The eligibility criteria and application requirements are similar for both scholarships. Furthermore, recipients of both scholarships will receive a 100% tuition fee remission (up to AUD 110,000).
Apart from these, the university also offers a limited number of research scholarships in specific-subject areas. For instance, Melbourne Human Rights Scholarship (2 scholarships) are awarded to the students pursuing graduate research in the field of Human rights. This scholarship worth up to AUD 94,200 is offered to only full-time students.
Sports Scholarships at University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne believes in recognizing and awarding the achievements and potential of non-academic students as well. This is why the University of Melbourne scholarships also include sports scholarships for international students.
For 2020, the university is offering two sports scholarships to international students:
- Friends of the Sports Association Scholarship (12 scholarships), valued at AUD 8,000 is awarded to the students who become a member of Melbourne University Sports Club and represent the university at various sporting events.
- High-Performance Sports Scholarship (8 scholarships) worth AUD 9,000 is given to students who represent the university at a senior national team level or equivalent. Students must also be a member of Melbourne University Sports Club.
To apply for any of the sports scholarships at University of Melbourne, students have to complete and submit the Elite Athlete Program application form online.
External Scholarships at University of Melbourne
Like other universities in Australia, the University of Melbourne also accepts and encourages financial assistance through external sources like government scholarships. International students are offered various scholarships in their home country and in Australia.
These scholarships provide them an opportunity to study in the world’s leading universities like the University of Melbourne. Some of the external scholarships, accepted at University of Melbourne, available to Indian students are present in the table below:
Scholarship Name | Benefits |
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Australian Awards Scholarships | Tuition fee; economy ticket; establishment allowance; student health insurance; contribution to accommodation |
JN Tata Endowment Scholarship | INR 1,00,000 and INR 10,00,000 |
Australian Government Research Training Program | AUD 43,882 |
Rotary Foundation | Varies |
Since external scholarships are offered and administered by individual organizations, the university has no role or control over its application and selection process. They are totally excluded from the University of Melbourne Scholarships offered to international students.