The University of Melbourne is a public research university in Melbourne, Victoria, with more than 58,000 students (counted as equivalent full-time load), 46% of them international from 150+ nationalities.[1] It is ranked 22nd in the QS World University Rankings 2027, second among Australian universities in that ranking.[1]
International tuition for 2027 is charged per subject by discipline band. The undergraduate subject fee runs from A$42,720 per year of full-time study (visual and performing arts) to A$65,920 (science); medicine, dentistry, veterinary science and optometry are higher.[2] Most bachelor’s degrees ask for IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0.[3]
Key facts
| Official name | The University of Melbourne |
| Location | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia[4] |
| Type | Public research university[4] |
| Founded | 1853[1] |
| Students | More than 58,000 (equivalent full-time student load): 47% undergraduate, 53% graduate[1] |
| International students | 46%, from 150+ nationalities[1] |
| Faculties and research | Nine faculties and 70+ research centres and institutes[1] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | 22nd in the world, 2nd in Australia[1] |
| Group of Eight | Member of the Group of Eight, Australia’s research-intensive universities[5] |
| CRICOS provider code | 00116K[2] |
| Tuition 2027, undergraduate subject fees | A$42,720–A$65,920 per 100 credit points (1 EFTSL) for most areas; A$120,928 for Medicine[2] |
| Tuition deposit on accepting an offer | Minimum A$17,000, credited to your first instalment[6] |
| English (most bachelor’s degrees) | IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6.0[3] |
| Official website | unimelb.edu.au |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 6 November 2026.
About the University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne was founded in 1853 and is the oldest university in the state of Victoria.[1][4] It has nine faculties and more than 70 research centres and institutes.[1] About 58,000 students are enrolled (equivalent full-time load), 47% undergraduate and 53% graduate, and 46% of students are international.[1]
It is a member of the Group of Eight, the network of Australia’s research-intensive universities.[5] For the wider picture of living and studying in the country, see our Study in Australia guide and the Australia overview.
How is the University of Melbourne ranked?
In the QS World University Rankings 2027 the university is 22nd in the world, and second among Australian universities.[1] The university itself also lists 34th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027 and 37th in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2026, and says it is first in Australia on the average of the latest ARWU, QS and THE results.[1] It reports that QS places it in the top 50 internationally in all five broad subject areas, and first in Australia for reputation among employers.[1]
These are the university’s own figures, so treat them as one view; the three rankings use different methods. How we compile rankings.
What can you study at the University of Melbourne?
The undergraduate courses named in the university’s English-language requirements include the Bachelor of Agriculture, Arts, Biomedicine, Commerce, Design, Fine Arts, Music and Science, plus the Bachelor of Oral Health.[3] Undergraduate fees are calculated from the subjects you choose rather than from the course name, and most degrees mix subjects from more than one discipline band.[6][2]
Graduate coursework and research courses are listed in the 2027 fee tables by faculty or school: Architecture, Building and Planning; Arts; Business and Economics; Education; Engineering and IT; Fine Arts and Music; Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences; Melbourne Law School; Melbourne Professional Education; Science; and the Victorian College of the Arts and Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.[2]
How much does the University of Melbourne cost in 2027?
International students pay fee-paying place tuition in Australian dollars. The tables below come from the university’s 2027 fee publication, issued on 19 October 2026; the fees relate to 2027 only and are reviewed every year.[2]
Undergraduate subject fees, 2027
| Discipline fee band | Fee per 100 credit points (1 EFTSL) per year |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts (incl. VCA) | A$42,720 |
| Nursing | A$44,192 |
| Education | A$47,040 |
| Arts, Foreign Languages, Humanities, Social Studies | A$47,520 |
| Agriculture | A$54,848 |
| Other Health | A$58,336 |
| Law | A$59,936 |
| Built Environment | A$60,096 |
| Accounting, Administration, Commerce, Economics | A$61,312 |
| Mathematics, Statistics | A$63,392 |
| Engineering | A$64,032 |
| Computing | A$64,608 |
| Science | A$65,920 |
| Optometry | A$70,752 |
| Dentistry | A$95,008 |
| Veterinary Science | A$95,680 |
| Medicine | A$120,928 |
These are the fees for one full-time year of study in that band; they do not necessarily match a typical enrolment, because most degrees combine bands.[2] The same publication gives indicative first-year ranges for typical courses, for example A$58,084–A$65,288 for the Bachelor of Commerce.[2]
Graduate courses, 2027 (examples)
| Course | Fee per EFTSL per year | Course load (EFTSL) |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Commerce | A$64,640 | 2.0 |
| Master of Management | A$65,248 | 2.0 |
| Master of Engineering | A$66,752 | 3.0 |
| Master of Information Technology | A$68,480 | 2.0 |
| Master of Computer Science | A$68,480 | 2.0 |
| Master of Public Health | A$70,976 | 2.0 |
| Juris Doctor | A$63,776 | 3.0 |
| Doctor of Medicine | A$130,336 | 4.0 |
| PhD (Arts) | A$54,016 | 4.0 |
| PhD (Science) | A$58,272 | 4.0 |
| PhD (Engineering) | A$67,840 | 4.0 |
Fees per EFTSL (one full-time year) are from Table 3 of the 2027 publication; its indicative total course fee adds estimated annual increases, for example A$135,744 for the two-year Master of Commerce.[2] Many other graduate courses have different fees, so check your course in the table.
Doctoral research and scholarships
The majority of international graduate researchers receive a full tuition fee-remission scholarship, valid for up to four years for a doctorate and up to two years for a Master of Research. All international applicants are considered automatically for Graduate Research Stipend and Fee Offset Scholarships.[7] The PhD fees in the table apply only to a fee-paying place.
Deposit and other costs
To accept an offer you pay a minimum deposit of A$17,000, credited as the first instalment of your tuition fees.[6][8] Student visa holders also need Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), which can be paid at the same time.[6] The graduate coursework page states that international students do not pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee because the university covers it.[8] Living costs come on top; see the Study in Australia guide.
How do you apply to the University of Melbourne?
- Undergraduate: international applications are made through the university’s online application portal for the start-of-year (Semester 1) and mid-year (Semester 2) intakes. The page also describes a separate application route through VTAC for the main start-year intake. Closing dates change every year, so check the current page.[9]
- Graduate coursework: applications go directly through the university’s online application system. Applicants whose most recent study was in certain countries must apply through an authorised education agent for document verification. Closing dates and intakes are listed on each course page.[10]
- Graduate research: the university runs a separate application process, with automatic scholarship consideration.[7]
After an offer you accept it, pay the deposit and receive an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), which you need for the student visa application.[9] Visa applications are lodged with the Australian Department of Home Affairs, which lists the Student visa (subclass 500) with a stay of up to six years in line with your enrolment.[11] A student visa only allows full-time study in a CRICOS-registered course.[9] We give no deadlines here because they change every year.
Which English level do you need?
All graduate and undergraduate courses are taught and assessed in English.[12] For undergraduate entry the minimum depends on the course:[3]
| Courses | IELTS Academic | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Agriculture, Arts, Biomedicine, Commerce, Design, Fine Arts, Music, Science | 6.5, no band below 6.0 | 81 (writing 19, speaking 19, reading 16, listening 16) | 64 (60 in each skill) |
| Bachelor of Oral Health | 7.0, no band below 7.0 | 91 (writing 26, speaking 24, reading 22, listening 22) | 72 (writing 75, speaking 76, reading 72, listening 72) |
Cambridge C1 Advanced, LanguageCert Academic and the Michigan English Test are also listed.[3] For graduate study each course has its own English standard, and the test scores vary by faculty; you can also qualify through recent study taught in English or, for some coursework programmes, a bridging pathway.[12] Undergraduates who are not yet at the required level can use a foundation or bridging programme.[3]
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to study at the University of Melbourne as an international student?
For 2027 the undergraduate subject fee is A$42,720 to A$65,920 per year of full-time study for most areas, and up to A$120,928 for Medicine.[2] Graduate courses are charged per course, for example A$64,640 a year for the Master of Commerce.[2] You also pay a minimum A$17,000 deposit when you accept an offer; it counts toward the first instalment.[6]
Where does the University of Melbourne rank in the QS World University Rankings 2027?
It is 22nd in the world and second among Australian universities, according to the university’s facts page.[1]
What IELTS score do you need for the University of Melbourne?
Do international PhD students pay tuition at the University of Melbourne?
Most international graduate researchers receive a full tuition fee-remission scholarship, valid for up to four years for a doctorate. Those without it pay the fee-paying rate and a minimum A$17,000 deposit.[7]
Is the University of Melbourne part of the Group of Eight?
Yes. It is one of the eight members of the Group of Eight, Australia’s research-intensive universities.[5]
More about studying in Australia
- Australia: best universities
- Study in Australia: complete guide
- Cost of Studying Abroad
- International Student Scholarships
- University Ranking Methodology
More university profiles in Australia
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- Australian National University
- Curtin University
- Deakin University
- Griffith University
- James Cook University
- La Trobe University
- Macquarie University
- Monash University
- Queensland University of Technology
- RMIT University
- University of Newcastle
- The University of Queensland
- University of Sydney
- University of Tasmania
- University of Technology Sydney
- The University of Western Australia
- University of Wollongong
- UNSW Sydney
Sources
[1] University of Melbourne: Facts and figures (page without a date; shows QS World University Rankings 2027)
[2] University of Melbourne: 2027 Tuition fee tables, international students (PDF) (published 19 Oct 2026)
[3] University of Melbourne: Undergraduate English language requirements (page without a date)
[4] Wikipedia: University of Melbourne (type and location; page without a date)
[5] Group of Eight: About (page without a date)
[6] University of Melbourne: Undergraduate fees and payments (international) (page without a date)
[7] University of Melbourne: Graduate research fees and payments (international) (page without a date)
[8] University of Melbourne: Graduate coursework fees and payments (international) (page without a date)
[9] University of Melbourne: Applications, undergraduate study (international) (page without a date; closing dates on the page change yearly)
[10] University of Melbourne: Applications, graduate coursework study (international) (page without a date)
[11] Australian Department of Home Affairs: Student visa (subclass 500) (page updated 5 Nov 2026)
[12] University of Melbourne: Graduate English language requirements (page without a date)
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