The University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne is a world-leading university that has been at the heart of discovery and the cultural fabric of contemporary Australia for over a century.

With strong research performance and excellence in learning and teaching, we are consistently ranked among the world’s top universities and currently ranked number one in Australia and 33 in the world*. The value of a Melbourne education is backed by our ranking as number 8 in the world for graduate employability*.

Our unique curriculum is future-focused, preparing students for success as leaders, change agents and global citizens, which positions our graduates among the world’s most employable. The Melbourne curriculum aligns with leading institutions globally and is distinctive in the Australian context, offering broad-based undergraduate degrees coupled with excellent specialised professional education at the graduate level. Whether you select a degree in arts, biomedicine, commerce, design, music or science — or one of our specialist degrees co-designed with industry such as agriculture, fine arts or oral health — you’ll develop expertise while building networks and foundational knowledge from which to graduate career-ready, with the breadth and experience to match your individual goals.

*Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022/QS Graduate Employability 2022