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Snapshot of The University of Melbourne

St. Joseph's College

 Snapshot of The University of Melbourne (UoM) in 2025

  • Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne makes distinctive contributions to society in research, learning and teaching and engagement.
  • UoM is consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world, with international rankings of world universities placing it as #1 in Australia and #39 in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025), and #1 in Australia in the QS World Rankings 2025 - rankings. 
  • The University of Melbourne has one primary campus – Parkville – north of the Melbourne CBD and associated campuses including Southbank, and rural campuses - Campuses and Facilities. 
  • UoM offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees - Courses at UoM. 
  • UoM offers a range of Graduate Degree Packages whereby students can bundle an undergraduate degree offer with an offer for a place in one of the specialised, professionally accredited graduate school programs.
  • The Bachelor of Design offers 13 majors, including Architecture, Civil Engineering Systems, Computing and Software Systems, Construction, Digital Infrastructure Engineering Systems, Graphic Design, Landscape Architecture, Mechanical Engineering Systems, Performance Design, Property, Spatial Systems, Urban Planning, and User Experience Design.
  • The University has over 200 clubs and societies, which play an integral part of many students’ university experience - Student Clubs and Societies. 
  • The University encourages students to make practical learning a part of their Melbourne experience, and these include internships and cadetships, leadership opportunities, and volunteering.
  • Overseas study programs are offered to students, and they are encouraged to study part of their degree in an international setting - Study Overseas.
  • The University of Melbourne offers numerous and generous undergraduate scholarships to high-achieving students, as well as numerous equity scholarships too.  A recently introduced flagship scholarship is the Hansen Scholarship.
  • UoM also has the Access Melbourne program aimed at students who have found high school a challenge, and their circumstances have prevented them from achieving their best - Access Melbourne. 
  • Students have access to a wide range of Student Services, which include - Student Services and a Careers Centre.
  • UoM offers a Guaranteed Entry to Graduate pathways - Guaranteed Entry to Graduate pathways.
  • UoM has numerous residential colleges for its undergraduate students - Student Accommodation.