Melbourne

Burwood is about a 30-minute drive from the Melbourne CBD. Geelong Waterfront is roughly 75 km away, just over an hour by V/Line train, while Waurn Ponds is about 85 km away. Warrnambool is the most distant at around 250 km, with trains from Geelong taking about two hours twenty.

The university lists University Accommodation, residential colleges and partner accommodation. In 2027, University Accommodation costs AUD 448–939 per week (about ₹30,500–63,900), depending on the residence. Colleges include meals. Shared rentals and homestay are also common for accommodation at Un

The University of Melbourne ranks #1 in Australia for Law, Business & Economics and Computer Sciences by THE Rankings by Subject 2026. It also ranks #1 in Australia for Accounting & Finance, Data Science & AI, and Business and Management Studies by QS Subject Rankings 2026.

Some of the popular master

Sydney's UNSW is Australia's top-ranked university (QS World Rank 19 in 2027). While Melbourne's University of Melbourne follows closely at 22. Both cities host multiple top-50 institutions.

Neither is universally better. Sydney suits students targeting finance, consulting or tech careers and wanting a larger Indian community. Melbourne suits students prioritising affordability, course diversity and top QS Best Student City rankings.

Generally, yes! Regional universities such as CQUniversity, James Cook University, and University of Tasmania tend to charge 15–30% less in annual tuition than metro institutions.

Yes, work experience is an important factor as per the selection criteria for MBA Courses at UMelb. The students should have a work experience of at least 2 years to be eligible. Other than that, other selection criteria include-

• UG Degree (3-4 years)
• English Language Test (IELTS: 6.5 -7, TOEFL: 79-10