University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne is a public research university that is located in Melbourne, Australia.

Dean

Jane Hansen AO (Chancellor)

Academic staff

1,000 - 20,000

Students

54411

Locations

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Established

1853

Afiliations

Universitas 21, Go8, APRU, ACU, Washington University in St. Louis McDonnell International Scholars Academy

Address

The University of Melbourne Grattan Street, Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia

Social Media

URL

https://about.unimelb.edu.au/

Summary

The University of Melbourne is a public research university that is located in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 1853, it is Australia's second oldest university and the oldest in Victoria. Its main campus is located in Parkville, an inner suburb north of Melbourne's central business district, with several other campuses located across Victoria. The university comprises ten separate academic units and is associated with numerous institutes and research centers, including the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, and the Grattan Institute.

The University of Melbourne is recognized as one of Australia's six sandstone universities and a member of the Group of Eight, Universitas 21, Washington University's McDonnell International Scholars Academy, and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities. It is home to fifteen graduate schools, including the Melbourne Business School, the Melbourne Law School, and the Melbourne Medical School.

The university has a reputation for academic excellence and is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world. Times Higher Education ranked the University of Melbourne first in Australia and 34th globally in 2023, while the Academic Ranking of World Universities places it 35th in the world. The university has produced numerous successful graduates, including four Australian prime ministers and five governors-general. Additionally, eight Nobel Laureates have taught, studied and researched at the University of Melbourne, the most of any Australian university.

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing a distinctive educational experience that helps graduates become well-rounded, thoughtful and skilled professionals – making a positive impact across the globe. The university's research contributes to solving social, economic and environmental challenges the world is facing today and into the future. With over 100 research centers and institutes, it brings together expertise from across the University and connects with thought leaders around the world to tackle society's complex problems in innovative ways.

History

The University of Melbourne is a public research university located in Melbourne, Australia. It was established in 1853, following a proposal by Hugh Childers, the Auditor-General and Finance Minister, who set aside a sum of £10,000 for the establishment of a university. The original buildings were officially opened in 1855, and the university offered degrees in arts, medicine, laws, and music.

In the early 1900s, the university expanded its offerings to more utilitarian courses, and in 1901, the number of students enrolled at the University of Melbourne exceeded 500 for the first time. During this period, the university continued to expand, with the construction of several buildings between 1900 and 1906, and the establishment of the School of Dentistry and Agriculture.

Following World War II, the demand for higher education increased rapidly, and the university became a leader in research in Australia. The university amalgamated with a number of tertiary colleges during the 1980s and 1990s, which increased the number of campuses for the University of Melbourne.

In 2001, the Melbourne School of Population Health was established, and in 2008, Vice Chancellor Glyn Davis introduced a major restructure of the university's curriculum, named the Melbourne Model. The new structure replaced traditional undergraduate specialist degrees with a two-degree undergraduate/graduate structure, which was controversial among students and staff.

Throughout its history, the University of Melbourne has played a significant role in Australia's education system and has produced notable alumni, including four Australian Prime Ministers, numerous Nobel laureates, and several prominent business leaders and cultural figures. Today, the university is considered one of the top universities in Australia and the world, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various disciplines.

Courses

The University of Melbourne offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and research programs and courses across its 10 faculties:

Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning: This faculty offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in architecture, urban planning, and landscape architecture, as well as research programs in areas such as urban design and environmental sustainability.

Faculty of Arts: The Faculty of Arts offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a diverse range of disciplines, including literature, history, politics, philosophy, and languages. It also has a strong research focus, with opportunities for postgraduate research in areas such as cultural studies, gender studies, and linguistics.

Faculty of Business and Economics: This faculty offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in business, economics, and management, as well as research programs in areas such as accounting, finance, and marketing.

Melbourne Graduate School of Education: This school offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in education, as well as research programs in areas such as curriculum development, educational leadership, and student learning.

Melbourne Law School: The Melbourne Law School offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in law, as well as research programs in areas such as international law, human rights law, and environmental law.

Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences: This faculty offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in medicine, dentistry, nursing, and health sciences, as well as research programs in areas such as neuroscience, immunology, and epidemiology.

Faculty of Science: The Faculty of Science offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of disciplines, including biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and geology. It also has a strong research focus, with opportunities for postgraduate research in areas such as biotechnology, climate science, and computational science.

Melbourne School of Design: This school offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in design, as well as research programs in areas such as urban design, landscape architecture, and architectural history.

Melbourne School of Engineering: The Melbourne School of Engineering offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in engineering, as well as research programs in areas such as biomedical engineering, environmental engineering, and artificial intelligence.

Melbourne Conservatorium of Music: The Melbourne Conservatorium of Music offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in music performance, composition, and musicology, as well as research programs in areas such as music therapy and music technology.

Global MBA rankings

the recent global MBA rankings for the University of Melbourne:

Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2022:
The University of Melbourne's MBA program was ranked 80th globally in the 2022 Financial Times Global MBA Rankings, moving up six places from the previous year. The program was also ranked 22nd in the Asia-Pacific region.

QS Global MBA Rankings 2022:
The University of Melbourne's MBA program was ranked 28th globally in the 2022 QS Global MBA Rankings, dropping three places from the previous year. The program was also ranked 9th in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Economist's MBA Rankings 2021:
The University of Melbourne's MBA program was ranked 56th globally in The Economist's MBA Rankings 2021, moving up one place from the previous year.

Job integration rate

According to the 2021 QS Graduate Employability Rankings, the University of Melbourne was ranked 36th in the world for graduate employability, reflecting the high job integration rate of its graduates. The university has consistently ranked among the top universities in Australia and the world for graduate employability.

The university also conducts surveys to gather data on the job integration rate of its graduates. The most recent survey conducted by the university found that 82.1% of graduates found full-time employment within four months of completing their degree. This high job integration rate is attributed to the university's strong reputation, excellent academic programs, and extensive industry connections.