Snapshot of The University of Melbourne (UoM) in 2022

  • 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 #33 in the world, and #12 in the world for Law (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021/QS World Rankings 2022) - rankings 
  • The University of Melbourne has one primary campus north of the Melbourne CBD and many other associated rural campuses - Campuses and Facilities 
  • UoM offers 17 undergraduate degrees and over 250 graduate courses - Courses at UoM.  Currently 50% of students study undergraduate courses, and the other 50% are in graduate programs
  • UoM offers a small range of Graduate Degree Packages whereby students can apply 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 12 majors, including Architecture, Construction, Computing, Civil Systems, Digital Technologies, Landscape Architecture, Mechanical Engineering Systems, Property, Spatial Systems, Urban Planning, Performance Design, and Graphic 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.  Recently introduced scholarships are the Melbourne Principals' Scholarship and 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 including a Careers Centre - Careers Centre
  • UoM offers a Guaranteed Entry to Graduate Degrees - Guaranteed Entry to Graduate Degrees
  • UoM has numerous residential colleges for its undergraduate students - Residential Colleges