University of Melbourne Placements: Job Opportunities and Salaries

• Official sources say approximately 90%. Most of my friends are also employed.
• It depends on which country you are doing your job in. In India, you can expect a salary of 15-20 lacs to start.
• Through various online job portals, linkedin and personal references.
• A lot of my friends have been accepted by the Top 4 in countries like Singapore, the USA, India and Dubai.

• In the lectures, the main teacher/lecturer would teach a class of 400 but in tutorials, the faculty-to-student ratio was 1:15. It provided both kinds of education modes and provided comfort to a student with both modes.
• The course content and teaching approach are sufficient to prepare one for securing a job in one's field but the fact is, it depends on the person and their dedication, which really determines if they secure a job.
• If you have developed a personal bond with any faculty member, then they might use personal networks to help you find a job, but officially, they do not help with this.
• Some lecturers were very practical and gave us practical industry insights which made them stand out.

• I do not know the answers to this questions. Jobs after graduation are self sourced.

• Facebook marketplace. Do not go for campus housing, it is more than triple apartment cost.

• 20% will probably get full-time employment, and 70% will get part-time employment within 6 months of completing the course.
• The average salary starts at AUD 50,000 per year but can be up to AUD 75,000.
• Common platforms like Seek are helpful for finding jobs, but otherwise Linkedin is also a very important tool. I am still completing my study so I do not have full information on placements of batchmates. There are no placements directly given from the university—you have to find employment yourself.

• I live on campus—I used the university website to find the options, and based on online information like reddit and the accommodation website, I made my choice.
• Rent is AUD 2500 per month. It's expensive, as I live in a studio, but electricity, water and Wi-Fi are included.
• I did not face any challenges to secure accommodations. You just fill out a form and pay an application fee, and then they send an email if you are accepted or rejected. The key is applying early as soon as you get your COE, as spots book fast.
• My accommodation is directly across campus; it takes about 2 minutes to get there. Most Indian students stay at any of the Unilodge buildings in Carlton.

• I don't have an exact number for the percentage, so I won't be able to answer it definitively.
• The average salary range is between 60-75k plus super (which is like PF in India).
• The jobs again have to be applied for by actively looking out for job ads.
• The lowest salary would be somewhere around 60-65k and the highest can go up to 90-95k and, in very exceptional cases, 100k.

• Finding the first place to say it is again a hard thing, and I would say it's probably one of the hardest tasks.
• Since you would be new to the place without any rental history, plus it's a tedious process of first applying, then inspecting, followed by quoting a rent, and finally getting a place.
• The best recommendation I would offer anyone is to look out for student housing and student accommodation just until you're settled, after which you can find a place by yourself or make a couple of friends and move in together.

• After a PhD, there are opportunities to continue in academia via postdoc or in industry.
• Typically 90% of the PhD students get an opportunity well within 6 months of submitting their thesis.
• The average salary for postdoc students is typically 100,000 AUD per annum before tax and is close to 105-110k AUD per annum in industry positions before tax.
• Jobs typically come through connections and networking and also through applying online in relevant positions or by contacting researchers around the world that you wish to work with.

• UniMelb offers a few on-campus accommodation options and they are excellent options especially if you want to get the vibe of a campus accommodation; however, they are a bit on the expensive side.
• Typically the easiest way to find off-campus accommodation is through websites such as flatmates.com.au or realestate.com.au.

• I believe around 80-90% of the students land a job within 6 months of completing their degree and graduate students can expect about 70k-100k AUD on average for their salary.
• Most of the students (especially international) usually look and apply for off-campus jobs using various platforms (SEEK, Indeed, Prosple, and University Job Portal) and sometimes people get referrals from their seniors or relatives (which makes the process a bit easier).
• The lowest salary can be around 40k AUD and the highest can be till 130k-140k AUD.

• I had a relatively easy process of obtaining an accommodation as my friends had arrived a bit earlier than me and with the help of his aunt, we were able to secure a rentable property.
• It is usually recommended to search for the accommodation as soon as you get an offer letter (as the student accommodation availability is limited and getting a rentable property is really hard).
• There are some pros and cons for each accommodation facility, as commuting is easier with student accommodations, whereas the rent is relatively cheaper in a house in the suburbs but transportation is quite hard.
• There are a lot of platforms online (real estate, etc ...) and agents can also be contacted to find suitable accommodation based on the student's needs.

• Employment Rate: Around 80% of graduates secure employment within 6 months.
• Salary Range: Graduates typically earn AUD 60,000-80,000 annually.
• Job Search: Students find jobs through campus recruitment, internships, networking, and online job portals.
• Placement: Graduates have been placed in companies like KPMG, PwC, EY, Deloitte, and major financial institutions in roles such as accountants, analysts, and consultants.

• We’ve got a few websites/mobile apps here that may facilitate the search process (such as Flatmates and Facebook Marketplace). You usually get in touch with the agent and book an inspection, and have your local friends here inspect the property to confirm if it's as good as they show in the photos.
• The monthly rent in the CBD ranges between $1200 and $1800, but suburbs like Brunswick and St. Kilda are quite cheaper. The accommodation I live in does not have air conditioning (like most of the other student accommodations here). It is quite challenging to find a place to live here. The place I live is only 50 meters from the Parkville campus.

Unlike India, companies do not come to campus to hire. However, some consulting firms come to campus as a part of their recruitment drive. Some of the biggest employers are Bain, McKinsey, Big 4, Loreal, etc. The average package for Indian students with non-consulting experience is usually around AUD120K. But there are people who enter the workforce with a AUD200K+ package as well. The primary way to get a job or an internship is to network with batchmates, alums and part-time MBA students. Show up to networking events, company presentations, and club activities. The career services will also help you prepare your resume and assist you with interview prep.

The admission process is simple:
1. Application: There is no fee to apply, unless you are shortlisted. After shortlist, you pay AUD100. I personally liked this since most B-schools charge $100 for applying.
2. GMAT/GRE: You need to get a competitive GMAT score. For Indians, anything above 700 should be fine. The higher you go, the better scholarship you will receive. There is no specific GMAT cutoff. The admission also depends on factors like application round, academics, previous experience, etc. 3. IELTS/PTE: Need a 6.5 or above in IELTS. This is basically a hygiene check. Pro Tip: If you have a high GMAT verbal, you can ask for IELTS waiver from the university. Although, after an admit, you will need to give IELTS for the visa process.
4. Interview: A single round of interview with the career services. It was a pretty casual conversation with basic behaviourial questions. The call was focused on setting realistic expectations from the MBA.

Not yet reached that stage, but the expected salary would be around 120k annually.

If you are looking for research then Unimel is one of the best, but from my experience, the syllabus is good which would make you an extrovert but it feels a bit of repetition.

Our university doesn’t have any placement opportunities as such as we have to go look out for a job.

I chose this university because of multiple factors: - Ranking - Teaching - Course structure I would say the overall experience is pretty good. I chose to do a Master of International Business because I feel it brings to the table a lot more with regards to the International aspect and adds a global perspective to all the subjects.