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The University of Melbourne
About
The University of Melbourne is a public research university located in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 1853, it is Australia's second oldest university and the oldest in the state of Victoria. Its main campus is located in Parkville, an inner suburb north of Melbourne's central business district, with several other campuses located across the state of Victoria.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 50 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 136 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 51,622
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 23.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 51%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 8 | 80.9 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 16 | 80.3 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 19 | 78.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | =20 | 82.9 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 32 | 70.8 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 33 | 80.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 44 | 65.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 50 | 67.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 53 | 72.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 62 | 69.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | =75 | 65.9 | 2026 |
ARWU
53 subjectsUS News
50 subjectsQS
57 subjectsOrganization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of The University of Melbourne?
The University of Melbourne's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =22, THE Rank 37, ARWU Rank 37, US News Rank =28.
When was The University of Melbourne founded?
The University of Melbourne was founded in 1853.
What are the top subjects at The University of Melbourne?
Top subjects at The University of Melbourne include: Law & Legal Studies, Geography, Psychiatry/Psychology, Sports-Related Subjects, Veterinary Science.
Where is The University of Melbourne located?
The University of Melbourne is located in Melbourne, Australia.