University of Melbourne: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #47 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1 of 59 | In Oceania |
| #1 of 40 | In Australia |
| #1 of 4 | In Melbourne |
| #2 of 1,016 | For Publishing |
| Top100 | For 196 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Enrollment
- 49,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.unimelb.edu.au
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 77% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Satisfactory completion of an approved final year of high school equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or, in countries without a recognised high school qualification, completion of a foundation programme in Australia or first year standing from a recognised overseas tertiary institution, and satisfactory completion of any special course requirements; admission quotas apply and completion of entrance qualifications does not guarantee right of entry. |
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - June; July-December) |
| Enrollment | 49,000 |
We've calculated the 77% acceptance rate for University of Melbourne based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Melbourne is a world-class research university with 248,214 scientific papers published and 7,276,945 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Psychology, Genetics, and Physics.
University of Melbourne majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1276 | 14245 |
| 1992 | 1286 | 15274 |
| 1993 | 1505 | 16006 |
| 1994 | 1585 | 17433 |
| 1995 | 1767 | 18960 |
| 1996 | 1918 | 20124 |
| 1997 | 1962 | 22405 |
| 1998 | 2041 | 25509 |
| 1999 | 2362 | 29250 |
| 2000 | 2590 | 34165 |
| 2001 | 2791 | 38599 |
| 2002 | 3729 | 45580 |
| 2003 | 3541 | 53416 |
| 2004 | 3796 | 62774 |
| 2005 | 4389 | 74324 |
| 2006 | 5130 | 88341 |
| 2007 | 5593 | 103425 |
| 2008 | 6015 | 119358 |
| 2009 | 6761 | 143261 |
| 2010 | 6880 | 167942 |
| 2011 | 7649 | 195120 |
| 2012 | 8246 | 226492 |
| 2013 | 9182 | 263119 |
| 2014 | 9956 | 296885 |
| 2015 | 10586 | 326474 |
| 2016 | 11329 | 356671 |
| 2017 | 12191 | 385816 |
| 2018 | 12936 | 437418 |
| 2019 | 14600 | 510960 |
| 2020 | 15773 | 624729 |
| 2021 | 16565 | 733448 |
| 2022 | 15238 | 762801 |
| 2023 | 14908 | 772608 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | Up to 64,000 per annum. (AUD) |
|---|
The University of Melbourne has financial aid programs.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Melbourne.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
University of Melbourne alumni
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Cate Blanchett
- Occupations
- voice actortelevision produceractorfilm directorstage actor
- Biography
-
Catherine Elise Blanchett is an Australian actress and producer. Regarded as one of the best performers of her generation, she is recognised for her versatility across independent films, blockbusters, and the stage. She has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, four British Academy Film Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for a Tony Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards.
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Julian Assange
- Occupations
- Internet activisttelevision producerprogrammerpresenterwhistleblower
- Biography
-
Julian Paul Assange is an Australian editor, publisher, and activist who founded WikiLeaks in 2006. He came to wide international attention in 2010 when WikiLeaks published a series of leaks from US Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning: footage of a US airstrike in Baghdad, US military logs from the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, and US diplomatic cables. Assange has won multiple awards for publishing and journalism.
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Tenzin Gyatso
- Occupations
- LamapoliticianBhikkhu
- Biography
-
The 14th Dalai Lama, known to the Tibetan people as Gyalwa Rinpoche, is, as the incumbent Dalai Lama, the highest spiritual leader and head of Tibet. He is considered a living Bodhisattva; specifically, an emanation of Avalokiteśvara in Sanskrit, and Chenrezig in Tibetan. He is also the leader and a monk of the Gelug school, the newest school of Tibetan Buddhism, formally headed by the Ganden Tripa. The central government of Tibet, the Ganden Phodrang, invested the Dalai Lama with temporal duties until his exile in 1959.
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Elizabeth Debicki
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorstage actor
- Biography
-
Elizabeth Debicki is an Australian actress. After studying drama at the Victorian College of the Arts, she made her film debut in the Australian comedy A Few Best Men (2011). Her role in Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby (2013) won her the AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actress. She played Ayesha in the Marvel films Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023). She gained critical attention for her performance in Steve McQueen's heist thriller Widows (2018). The following year, she received the Cannes Film Festival's Trophée Chopard. She then co-starred in Christopher Nolan's science fiction thriller Tenet (2020).
University of Melbourne faculties and divisions
| College : Arts | Cinema and Television, Dance, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Theatre |
|---|---|
| Conservatory : Music | Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musicology |
| Faculty : Architecture, Building and Planning | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Management, Landscape Architecture, Rural Planning, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Arts | Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Applied Linguistics, Arabic, Art History, Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Chinese, Criminology, Development Studies, Economics, English, Environmental Studies, European Studies, French, Gender Studies, Geography, German, Hebrew, Indigenous Studies, Indonesian, International Studies, Islamic Studies, Italian, Japanese, Jewish Studies, Latin American Studies, Law, Linguistics, Media Studies, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Russian, Sociology, Spanish, Theatre, Writing |
| Faculty : Business and Economics | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing |
| Faculty : Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences | Biomedicine, Community Health, Dental Hygiene, Dental Technology, Dentistry, Epidemiology, Medicine, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Social Work |
| Faculty : Science | Biochemistry, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics, Statistics |
| Faculty : Veterinary Science | Veterinary Science |
| Graduate School : Education | Education, Educational Administration, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education |
| School : Engineering | Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering |
| School : Land and Environment | Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Environmental Management, Food Science, Forestry, Horticulture |
| School : Law | Law |
General information
| Alternative names | UNIMELB |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1853 |
| Motto | Postera Crescam Laude |
Location and contacts
| Address | Melbourne, Victoria, 3010 Australia |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,530,000 |