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University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne Rankings 2026

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World rank by different ranking providers

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#28

QS Ranking

#22

US News Ranking

#30

THE Ranking

#37

ARWU Ranking

#38
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Q:   Is the University of Melbourne ranked by US News?
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Yes, the University of Melbourne is ranked really well among the top university of the world. As per the US World and News rankings in 2025,  the University of Melbourne is ranked #30.

The Melbourne ranking is constant at #27 in 2024. This is a decline in these rankings.

 

Q:   Are the subjects at the University of Melbourne ranked well?
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Yes, the University of Melbourne subjects are ranked by THE and QS in 2026. Subjects like Accounting, Architecture, Art, Biological Sciences, Communication are ranked. 

Look at the QS rankings given below - 

Ranked by20242025
World University1413
Accounting and Finance2427
Architecture and Built Environment2426
Art and Design5151
Biological Sciences3834
Communication and Media Studies3239
Engineering and Technology4950
Global MBA3032
Law and Legal Studies1013
Masters in Business Analytics1515
Mathematics5154







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Q:   Which course is best in the University of Melbourne?
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The University of Melbourne is one of the top universities of the world and Australia, ranking at #19 globally and #1 in Australia. Some of the top ranked courses at this university are given below - 

  • Law (ranked #1 in Australia and #12 globally)
  • Business & Economics (ranked #1 in Australia and #34 in the world)
  • Medicine & Life Scienes (#1 in Australia)
  • Psychology (#1 in Australia)
Q:   How is Nursing at the University of Melbourne?
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The Nursing courses at the University of Melbourne are considered really good for Indian students and they can prove to be an excellent career move for students interested in healthcare. 

The Nursing courses offered at this university are ranked #29 in the world by QS World 2026.

As per ARWU (Shanghai Rankings) 2025, the UMel Nursing ranked #51 in the world.

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University of Melbourne Ranking by US News and World Report 2025

Ranked by202320242025
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Melbourne Comparison with Other Universities: US News and World Report 2025

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Q:   How is the University of Melbourne ranked under the US News rankings?
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The University of Melbourne is generally ranked really high under all top ranking bodies of the world and US News is no exception. Look at the given pointers -

  • According to the US News and World Report Global Universities category 2025, the UMel is ranked #30.
  • The Melbourne ranking is constant at #27 in 2024. This is a decline in these rankings.

 

Q:   Is the University of Melbourne better than the University of Sydney?
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Both universities are neck and neck when it comes to rankings.

As per the US News, both universities are giving each other very tough competition. But, in 2025, the University of Sydney took a better spot. 

Look at the given comparison between the two top ranked Australian universities -

University Name

US News National University Ranking 2024

US News National University Ranking 2025

University of Melbourne

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University of Sydney

29

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University of Melbourne Ranking by Quacquarelli Symonds 2026

Ranked by202520262027
Australia Ranking– / –1– / –
World University
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131922
Accounting and Finance
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2724– / –
Architecture and Built Environment2623– / –
Art and Design5160– / –
Biological Sciences3438– / –
Communication and Media Studies3922– / –
Engineering and Technology
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5045– / –
Global MBA
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3231– / –
Law and Legal Studies1311– / –
Masters in Business Analytics1518– / –
Mathematics5444– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering5945– / –
Medicine2520– / –
Nursing2529– / –
Performing Arts4028– / –
Pharmacy and Pharmacology5144– / –
Physics and Astronomy8157– / –
Politics5655– / –
Sociology3418– / –

University of Melbourne Comparison with Other Universities: Quacquarelli Symonds Rankings

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Q:   How is the University of Melbourne ranked by QS?
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In the year 2026, as per the QS rankings, the University of Melbourne is ranked as one of the best unis in the world.

The World Rankings ranks UMel at #19 in 2026. The ranking has declined from #13 in 2025.

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University of Melbourne Ranking by THE (Times Higher Education) 2026

Ranked by202420252026
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Arts and Humanities384844
Engineering
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Law8118
Life Sciences363533
Medicine and Health202020
PG Business and Economics
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PG Computer Science
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Psychology192519

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Q:   How has THE ranked the University of Melbourne?
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Times Higher Education has ranked the University of Melboure well and among the top some unis of the world. The overall score the University of Melbourne received is 79 out of 100 for the year 2026. The best ranking parameter at UMel is the international outlook for which the score as 91.6 out of 100.

It uses some very useful parameters like 

  • Teaching
  • Research Environment
  • Research Quality
  • Industry Standards
  • International Outlook

 

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University of Melbourne Ranking by ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025

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353738
Law515151
Mathematics101201201
Nursing275151
Physics101151201
Political Sciences1513223
Sociology765141

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University of Melbourne
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.9/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 28% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Stressful
Multi-dimensional
Liberal
Internships3.7
Part time work3.7
Post study jobs3.5
Quality of faculty4.3
Student Life4.2
Value for money3.4
Public transportation4.3
Safety4.3
Indian Food4.4
Permanent Immigration3.4
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Master of Social Work - Batch of 2025
3.5
A breakthrough institution.
Tips: Definitely a lot of cultural change. I do feel there is an underlying racism in Australia although I didn't quite see that commonly translated in my University thankfully. I applied for several scholarships, which covered a significant portion of my tuition fees. Some scholarships are also available once students start the course as they are determined by academic merit.
Likes (Post study jobs): For social work, there are several companies willing to offer jobs that enable students to comfortably apply for a temporary graduate visa which can also be applied for without having a job. In social work, jobs are clinical and non-clinical in nature. Salary packaging starts from 70000.
Dislikes (Value for money): I thought the tuition fees were a bit exorbitant compared to the QS/World ranking of my department/University. I do feel the academic rigour could also be slightly more, as the subjects were more descriptive than practical. There was a lot of spoonfeeding in terms of how to do assignments which followed rigid criteria instead of allowing some room for creativity.
Total Monthly ExpenseAUD 3500
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryAUD 72325
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026Read more
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Master of Data Science - Batch of 2025
3.9
The university doesn't offer dedicated placement offers.
Tips: I personally haven't received any scholarship throughout my degree. People who are planning to join the university, especially for the Data Science course should make sure their math and statistics foundation is pretty good because students have to take at least 2 statistics subjects each semester.
Likes (Safety): Me and my friends haven't come across any trouble during our time at the university. The university has well-equipped facilities to ensure the students are safe in and out of the campus, they have dedicated lines for harassment, racism, and other safety issues. I personally haven't experienced any bad situations during my time in Melbourne for about 2 years.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): The university doesn't offer dedicated placement offers, it is best recommended for students to start looking out for jobs at the start of their final year. There are quite a few companies that offer a sponsor visa and it is hard for international students. People can get into roles like Data & AI consultant, Data Scientist, ML engineer, GenAI engineer, and Data analyst. Freshers can expect 70,000-80,000 as a starting salary.
Total Monthly ExpenseAUD 1700
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryAUD 74425
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Master of Environmental Science - Batch of 2025
4.6
Multicultural and respectful community.
Tips: I think all the classes happen in a more practical way than theory and that's the most amazing part about it! There is not much exam pressure! There are easy subjects and sometimes putting in the best effort helps and it's very multicultural. Too good.
Likes (Post study jobs): I think all the universities here have a good amount of career fairs that help students get jobs. They have good connections and world class facilities that help in overall development. I think it also means you have to put in your effort in searching for opportunities by doing volunteering or unpaid internships as they count as very important experience.
Dislikes (Student Life): The socialising is amazing, but sometimes after the class there are not many class events. If they could have more involved sessions, it would be great! I think finding your community could take time but it gets easier when you join clubs and chapters and part time jobs.
Total Monthly ExpenseAUD 900
Prepping time for classes27 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryAUD 68250
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026Read more
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Bachelor of Commerce - Batch of 2026
3.8
Easy to get into, but difficult to survive. Feels absolutely worth it when you graduate.
Tips: I personally did not experience a major cultural shift, I was more curious and excited every time I got to know about something different. It all depends on the mindset. I personally did not avail any scholarships. I am very satisfied with my experience at university. However, it is a little difficult to make friends in a new country so you really have to put yourself out there and get out of your comfort zone.
Likes (Indian Food): Since the University of Melbourne campus is in the city, there are so many options for indian food. Almost every convenience store also has samosas. The quality of indian food here is absolutely phenomenal. I don't miss food back home too much because most of it is available here. However, it's quite expensive comparatively.
Dislikes (Quality of faculty): For all my lectures, the faculty was absolutely the best of the best. The University is quite difficult to survive in. But the faculty provide the right guidance and they're always available to sit down and have a chat. They also don't rush towards the end of the lectures. For tutorials they're mostly honours students who help you solve important questions in class. They're also all overachieving students at the university.
Total Monthly ExpenseAUD 525
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryAUD 67475
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026Read more
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Master of Environment - Batch of 2025
3.2
The education is good, but support after graduations is limited.
Tips: The transition to university life was smooth; however, post-grad options are limited. Australian universities are not like Indian universities, so make sure you have the mindset when enrolling. Make sure to attend orientation. This helped me a lot.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The education level, the content, and the discussion were all good. Everyone is open to each other's POV. Additionally, we had lots of guest lectures, field trips, and practical lessons. Perhaps the only complaint that I have is the assignments. They were all subjective.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): The University of Melbourne does not provide any career support for grades. Usually, companies like KPMG and EY will usually offer a package of 75,000. It might depend on a different major. I would say, start early and make sure to job hunt. Plus, networking is gold.
Total Monthly ExpenseAUD 2000
Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryAUD 70000
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026Read more
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Bachelor of Science (Computing & Software Systems) - Batch of 2027
3.6
Intense academic environment.
Tips: This college is not like back in India, the studies are way more intense you need to focus week on week to get good grades and if you fail here, you can't give supplementary exams, you'll have to end up extending your degree because you have to retake the subject.
Likes (Public transportation): Every place you can imagine, there will be a bus or a tram line available throughout Victoria. I personally travel 2-3 hrs or a few done shots and the transportation lies are just amazing. They are a bit expensive in Victoria but as a student you will get a concession.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): The permanent residence in this country purely depends on which degree and major you're pursuing. Personally I'm a Comp Science major and I would need college + 3 years of experience + IELTS bands to compete for the overall point system and we get to work only for 2 years. So unless you get a work sponsorship or you also do your Masters / Ph.D. here it's harder to get PR.
Total Monthly ExpenseAUD 3500
Prepping time for classes50 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryAUD 90325
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026Read more
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