University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne is Australia’s #1 university by multiple rankings (QS, THE, ARWU) and among the top globally (#19 QS, #37 THE in 2026). It has a large and diverse student body of around 53,000, with nearly half coming from overseas (over 20,000 international students) across more than 150 countries. Tuition fees for international undergraduates in 2025 typically fall in the range of AUD 41,440-52,800/year depending on the program, while postgraduate coursework programmes often cost between AUD 37,000-60,000/year. Living costs in Melbourne are significant and should be factored in—accommodation, food, transport, health insurance, etc. together with tuition make for a substantial total cost of attendance.
