Australia
Parkville, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · QS #13 Globally | Australia #1 | Group of Eight
University of Melbourne
Australia · Parkville, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · QS #13 Globally | Australia #1 | Group of Eight
Overview
University of Melbourne — Australia (2026-27)
The University of Melbourne is Australia's #1 ranked university and consistently ranked in the global top 15 (QS 2026-27: #13). Founded in 1853, Melbourne is one of the world's great research universities — a member of the Group of Eight, the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), and the Universitas 21 network. For Indian students, Melbourne offers world-class Engineering, Computer Science, Business, and Biomedicine programmes in one of the world's most liveable cities.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | Parkville, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Established | 1853 |
| QS 2026-27 | #13 globally |
| Group of Eight | ✅ Yes |
| Medium | English |
| Indian Students | 15,000+ enrolled |
Popular Programmes for Indian Students
- Master of Engineering (Software / Electrical / Mechatronics) — 2 years. Industry connections with Melbourne's tech sector.
- Master of Data Science / Computer Science — 2 years. Direct pipeline to Australian tech companies.
- Master of Business Administration (Melbourne MBA) — 1.5 years. Asia-Pacific focus. Highly ranked.
- Bachelor of Commerce / Science — 3 years. For undergraduate Indian applicants.
Fee Structure (Indicative)
| Programme | Annual Tuition | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Engineering | AUD 44,000–48,000 | 2 years |
| Master of CS / Data Science | AUD 42,000–46,000 | 2 years |
| Melbourne MBA | AUD 65,000–75,000 | 1.5 years |
| Bachelor (Undergraduate) | AUD 38,000–45,000/yr | 3–4 years |
Post-Study Work & PR
Melbourne graduates receive the Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) — 2 years (Bachelor's) to 3 years (Master's). Engineering, IT, and healthcare graduates have strong prospects on Australia's Skilled Occupation Lists for PR.
Why Melbourne for Indian Students
- World's #1 most liveable city (multiple years)
- Largest Indian community in Australia (400,000+ in Melbourne)
- QS #13 globally — premium credential
- Direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai to Melbourne
Eligibility
Masters: Bachelor's degree with 65%+ equivalent CGPA. IELTS 6.5–7.0. GRE/GMAT varies by programme. Undergrad: Class 12 85%+ equivalent. IELTS 6.5.
Admission Process
- VedKris Edu counselling and shortlisting.
- Online application via University of Melbourne portal.
- Documents: transcripts, IELTS, SOP, CV, references.
- Offer letter. Accept and pay deposit.
- Apply for Australia Student Visa (subclass 500) via ImmiAccount.
- Travel to Melbourne for February or July intake.
Fee Structure
| Programme | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|
| Engineering / IT Masters | AUD 42,000–48,000 (~₹23–26 L) |
| MBA | AUD 65,000–75,000 (~₹36–41 L) |
| Undergraduate | AUD 38,000–45,000/yr (~₹21–25 L) |
Hostel / Accommodation
University residential colleges (Trinity, Ormond, Queen's, etc.) on/near campus. Melbourne CBD apartments widely available. Indian community and restaurants throughout Melbourne.