University of Melbourne

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   The short answer

   The University of Melbourne is a public research university in Melbourne, Australia, and it suits students who want a large, research-led university with a wide spread of professional, bachelor’s, and master’s options. It will appeal most to applicants who want an established Australian university with a strong international mix and a broad subject choice.

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   What you can study

   You can study across 11 listed programmes at professional, bachelor’s, and master’s level. Examples include Juris Doctor, Master of Public Health, Master of Software Engineering, Bachelor of Agriculture, Doctor of Dental Surgery, Master of Education, Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary), Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Applied Positive Psychology, and Master of Clinical Audiology. If you need a full catalogue, check the university’s website because the full programme list is not included here.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply for the specific degree they want and check the entry requirements for that programme on the university website. You will need to confirm any subject prerequisites, English language requirements, documents, and deadlines directly with admissions or the relevant faculty before submitting an application.

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   What it costs

   Tuition is listed at AUD 41,500 to AUD 56,000. The university does not publish a fee for every situation in a way that lets you estimate your full cost as an international student, so confirm the current tuition for your programme with admissions and budget separately for living costs in Melbourne, which will depend on your housing and spending choices.

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   Coming from abroad

   The university has 18,000 international students, so you would be joining a large international community. Before applying, check the language of instruction for your chosen programme, then confirm visa planning, tuition, document requirements, and any course-specific entry conditions on the official website.

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   How it compares

   Among 59 universities in Australia, the University of Melbourne stands near the top on global ranking and sits in the country’s larger, more established public universities. Its scale, research focus, and mix of professional and degree programmes make it a strong option if you want breadth rather than a small specialist environment.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.