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University Of Melbourne is ranked 14 out of 1,401 universities in the world and is among top 50 universities in the world. The University of Queensland is one of the top 5 teaching and research institutions in Australia and is among the top 50 universities in the world by QS World University Rankings
| University of Melbourne | The University of Queensland | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 6.7 Out of 10 | 6.3 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 19 QS World University 2026 # 37 Times Higher Education 2026 # 13 QS World University 2025 | # 42 QS World University 2026 # 80 Times Higher Education 2026 # 40 QS World University 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 50 for Engineering by QS World University 2025 # 33 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 # 25 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 | # 68 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 75 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 61 for Law by QS World University 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -42 PG Programs -130 Doctorate Programs -9 | UG Programs -85 PG Programs -76 Doctorate Programs -1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 70.0 % | 40.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-7 PTE-72 TOEFL-102 | IELTS-6.5 PTE-64 TOEFL-87 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 17124 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 30539 [For PG Program] | Average Tuition Fees 34960 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 45120 [For PG Program] |
| placement (average package) | Graduate employability ranking QS- #8. The University of Melbourne is one of the top public universities in Parkville, Australia. It is ranked #33 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
| Graduate Employability Rankings #57; Top recruiters- Aecom Corporation; RACQ; GREENCROSS; News Corp, etc.; Highest paid degrees- MBA (201,000 USD); LLM (175,000 USD); Masters in Science (91,000 USD); Masters of Arts (87,000 USD); Masters in Management (80,000 USD). |
| application requirements | Overseas Secondary School Qualifications, | Fulfill General Entry Requirements |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Melbourne Business School | NA |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.2/10 Read 58 reviews | 8.0/10 Read 25 reviews |
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| ranking | # 40 for Business by Times Higher Education 2025 # 50 for Business by QS World University 2025 | # 99 for Business by QS World University 2026 # 65 for Business by Times Higher Education 2025 |
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| exam scores | GMAT - 560/800IELTS - 7/9PTE - 72/90TOEFL - 102/120 | GMAT - 550/800IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 64/90TOEFL - 87/120 |
| documents required | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose |
| application dates | Dec 1, 2025 (Round 1 Application Deadline For 2026 Intake) Feb 2, 2026 (Round 2 Application Deadline For 2026 Intake) Mar 25, 2026 (Clemenger BBDO Scholarship Deadline) Mar 30, 2026 (Round 3 Application Deadline For 2026 Intake) May 25, 2026 (Round 4 Application Deadline For 2026 Intake(off-shore)) Jul 27, 2026 (Round 5 Application Deadline For 2026 Intake(on-shore)) | Nov 30, 2025 (Semester 1 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake) May 31, 2026 (Semester 2 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake) |
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| General Facts | University of Melbourne | The University of Queensland |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1853 | 1909 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | :1 | :1 |
| Male:Female | 0% Male, 0% Female | 46% Male, 0% Female |
| Location Facts | Located in the suburb of Parkville, other campuses spread across Victoria. | Located in Brisbane with three campuses. The main campus of the suburbs of St Lucia is bordered by a meander in Brisbane river to east, south, and north. |
| Library | Subject Specific libraries- Brownless Biomedical Library and Law Library. | 2.17 million book titles, |
| Campus Life | Number of museums and art galleries located across the campus | 100+ research centers, 220 clubs, and society, on-campus 6-museums, music festivals, parties, film screenings, etc. |
| Famous Alumni | Julia Gillard (Former Australian Prime Minister), Randeep Hooda (Actor), Germaine Greer (Author), Nicole Kidman (Actor), Rony Chieng (Comedian), Stephanie Alexander (food writer/restaurateur), Tahir Bhasin (Actor) | Drew Pavlou (Australian Activist), Peter Varghese (Chancellor of UQ), Kim Wilkins (Writer), Di Farmer (Politician), Jon Coghill (Australian Drummer), Elton Mayo (Psychologist), Jack Thompson (actor). |
| City Life | Cheap student shopping, | Weekend getaways to rainforest, waterfalls, beaches and islands, a cultural hub of art galleries and museums, sunshine weather (lack of winters), One of the top-paying cities, the unemployment rate of Queensland is 6.8% |
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