The University of Melbourne

Indian students who have completed prior study in India are required to apply via the University of Melbourne's authorised education agents, as direct applications are not accepted. 

The agent helps in the verification of your documentation before the university is able to process the application. 

Indian students can check the list of verified agents on study.unimelb.edu.au before starting their applications.

No, the University of Melbourne is better than Harvard University when it comes to rankings, as Harvard generally ranks among the top 5 in the world but the U of Mel ranks 19th globally. Look at the pointers given below - 

• Indian students should go to Harvard University if they prefer the Ivy League prestige and research funding.
• But if the goal is easier admission (with 77% acceptance rate) at a top university, an easier and more affordable pathway to PR in Australia, then the University of Melbourne would be a better choice for Indian students. 

Melbourne Business School (Uni Melbourne) is by far the better option for an MBA for the following reasons:

• #1 in Australia and #31 in the world for MBA (QS Global MBA Rankings 2026)
• Higher average post-MBA graduate salary (AUD 133,000 or INR 87.85 Lakhs) than Monash's (AUD 120,000 or INR 79.3 Lakhs)

An MBA from Monash is better only if you're looking for:

• More affordable option (AUD 59,900 or INR 39.6 Lakhs) compared to an MBA at MBS (AUD 120,384 or INR 79.5 Lakhs)
• Less strict entry requirements (competitive GMAT score of 670 or more) compared to Melbourne Business School (GMAT score of 695 or more)

The University of Melbourne is a well-ranked university with a great reputation. And yes, as per Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2026, UMel is ranked #1 in Australia and the same is the case with the QS Rankings. 

Globally, this university does not rank in the top 10 but among the top 25 in the world. The University of Melbourne QS ranking is #22 in the year 2027.

The University of Melbourne is a well-ranked university with a great reputation. And yes, as per Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2026, UMel is ranked #1 in Australia and the same is the case with the QS Rankings. 

Globally, this university does not rank in the top 10 but among the top 25 in the world. The University of Melbourne QS ranking is #22 in the year 2027.

The 48% rule at the University of Melbourne is the primary policy used by the Melbourne Law School for its Juris Doctor program. 

This rule allows students who failed a compulsory subject (with final marks of 48% or 49%) to be granted an additional assessment to pass that subject. 

Look at the guidelines given below - 

• A candidate should receive a final score of 48% or 49%
• The pass grade is 50% (capped)
• Only applicable at Melbourne Law School for the JD program

The Parkville campus is the main campus of the University of Melbourne. It is located minutes north of the Melbourne central business district.

The Melbourne University Parkville campus was founded in 1853. It has 10 faculties and it works as the base for most of the teaching and research of the university.  

The University of Melbourne is highly competitive and determines the spots strictly based on the number of places available in each different degree. 

So, no, a large total enrolment does not mean that the admissions are easier for students at Melbourne University.

Yes, STEM and Business programs are way more crowded and competitive than Humanities at the University of Melbourne.

This is a well known trend that Indian students heavily prefer this institution as it offers clear pathways to Australia PSW visas and PR. 

Both universities see neck to neck when it comes to the US News and World rankings.

For the year 2025, the University of Sydney took over Melbourne. Being two of the best in Australia, there is no absolute answer to this question. 

Indian students need to choose one using other factors like fees, acceptance rate and curriculum.

Look at the table of comparison given below -