QS World Ranking
#14
Acceptance Rate
70%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$35,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#3
Melbourne
Application Deadline
October 31
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
52,000
students
International Students
40%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
Australia's #1 university in a city consistently voted world's most liveable, with a vibrant student scene.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Australia's #1 ranked university. Melbourne is consistently rated world's most liveable city.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to University of Melbourne
Acceptance Rate
70%
Less selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
October 31
Instruction Language
English
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$35,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply directly via University of Melbourne portal by October 31
- SAT 1300+ or ACT 28+ recommended
- GPA: 3.3+ (3.7+ for Engineering and Sciences)
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79+
- Personal statement for some programs
- Audition required for Music programs
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$35,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- October 31
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 70%
- QS Best Student City (Melbourne)
- #3 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship
- ✓Graduate Research Scholarship
Cost of Living — Melbourne, Australia
High CostEstimated monthly total
$1,800
vs. avg US college student
5% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Melbourne is expensive but offers a world-class lifestyle. Excellent food, arts, and sport. Myki card for transit.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at University of Melbourne as a US Student
University of Melbourne is located in Melbourne, Australia and is ranked #14in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Medicine, Law, Business, Engineering, Arts & Humanities, and more. Instruction is offered in English. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$35,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 70%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of October 31. Scholarships available include the Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship.