The University of Melbourne is a public research university located in Melbourne, Australia. Established in 1853, it is the second oldest university in Australia, with its main campus in Parkville, an inner suburb north of Melbourne's central business district, and several other campuses spread across Victoria.

The University of Melbourne, incorporated by the Colony of Victoria, is one of Australia's six sandstone universities and is a member of the Big Eight, the 21st Century University of Australia, the McDonnell Institute of International Scholars at the University of Washington and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities. Since 1872, various residential colleges have been affiliated with the university, providing housing for faculty and students, as well as academic, athletic, and cultural programs.

The University is made up of ten separate academic units and has links to a number of institutes and research centres, including the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, and the Grattan Institute. Of the university's 15 graduate schools, Melbourne Business School, Melbourne Law School and Melbourne Medical School are particularly well regarded.

Institution rankings and honors

2025QS World University Rankings: 13th.

2025U.S. News World University Rankings: 27th

THE Times World University Rankings 2024:37th

Australian study application requirements

Undergraduate way of studying abroad

Foundation + Undergraduate

Course duration: The foundation course takes about 10-16 months, and the undergraduate stage takes 3 years or more

Educational requirements: At least the completion of the second stage of high school, with a score of 65% to 85%

English requirements: IELTS average score of 5.0~6.0, can be directly enrolled in the preparatory course

First year diploma + Bachelor degree

Course duration: The first-year diploma program lasts 8 to 12 months, and the undergraduate program lasts 2 to 3 years

Education requirements: Chinese high school graduates, the average score depends on the major of the target institution, do not need to submit the gaokao score

English requirements: IELTS average score of 6.0, can be directly enrolled in the first year diploma program

Direct entry to Australian universities for undergraduate study

Duration: 3 years or more

Educational requirements:

1. The Chinese college entrance examination score is above the local one-book score line or two-book score line

2. International Qualification examination results (IB/SAT/ALEVEL, etc.) meet university admission requirements

English requirements: IELTS average score of 6.5-7, can be directly enrolled in the undergraduate program (depending on the school and major)

Ways to study for master's degree

Bachelor to master

Educational background: Bachelor's degree; Juniors are required to provide 5 semesters of transcripts and proof of enrollment

The average score is not less than 70

Ielts requirements: Most majors require an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each; Individual majors require a total score of 7.0-7.5

Graduate degree

Educational background: Domestic undergraduate without degree; Full-time three-year college; Self-examination, adult education and other part-time teaching college

The average score is not less than 75

Ielts requirements: Most majors require an overall score of 6.0 to 6.5, with no less than 6.0 for each item

Enrollment: February and July each year