🇦🇺 University of Melbourne — Tuition, Scholarships & Visa Pathway for International Students
QS 2027 #22 · AUD $45,120–70,444 a year · Melbourne
Quick Facts
| Location | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
|---|---|
| Global Ranking | #22 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June 2026). |
| International Students | Students from 150+ countries; #8 globally for graduate employability; top 50 internationally across all 5 broad QS subject areas. |
| English Requirement | 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0, for most programs |
Tuition for International Students (2026-27)
AUD $45,120–70,444 per year (Typical international bachelor's tuition by study area (Psychology to Medicine-related)). Source: UniPath Australia: Melbourne fees from the CRICOS register (Sept 2026), checked 30 October 2026. Add at least AUD $29,710 a year for living costs (study visa minimum; source below).
Real Scholarships — Not Just a List of Names
Melbourne Chancellor's Scholarships
Merit-based entrance scholarships for high-achieving international undergraduates — automatic consideration on application.
Graduate Research Scholarships
Full tuition + living stipend for PhD and research master's international candidates, highly competitive.
Access Melbourne
Equity-based support scheme; primarily domestic-focused but worth checking for eligible international pathways.
Visa & Post-Study Work Pathway
Melbourne graduates commonly use the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) for 2–4 years of post-study work rights, with regional campus options extending this further under 2026 rules.
⚠️ Fraud Awareness
Melbourne is a Go8 university with Level 1 (lowest risk) Home Affairs visa classification — but always apply directly through the university's official portal, never through unofficial 'guaranteed admission' agents.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is UniMelb good for international students?
University of Melbourne is ranked #22 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, 2nd of the 5 universities in Australia covered on VisaCalc. International tuition runs AUD $45,120–70,444 a year depending on the program. After graduating: temporary Graduate visa (485): 2–3 years depending on qualification. Whether it is a good fit depends on your program, budget and career plans; use the cost calculator and comparison charts on this page.
What tuition does UniMelb charge international students?
AUD $45,120–70,444 per year (Typical international bachelor's tuition by study area (Psychology to Medicine-related)), checked 30 October 2026.
What IELTS score do I need for UniMelb?
6.5 overall, no band below 6.0, for most programs
Can I work in Australia after graduating from UniMelb?
Melbourne graduates commonly use the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) for 2–4 years of post-study work rights, with regional campus options extending this further under 2026 rules.
If Melbourne's overall rank dropped, is it actually less reputable now?
Not really — Melbourne remains #1 in Australia on the reputation metrics that tend to matter most for employability and academic standing: Academic Reputation (99.7/100), Employer Reputation (98.3/100), and International Research Network (97.4/100), all #1 nationally. A modest slip in the composite overall rank doesn't reflect a real change in how the university is regarded by academics and employers — worth keeping in mind if you see the ranking drop reported elsewhere without this context.
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🇦🇺 Australia University Tiers Guide 🔗 Official UniMelb Website
Worked example: a full degree at University of Melbourne
An international student starting a 3-year bachelor's at the lowest fee shown, budgeting the official visa living-cost figure. Rates are converted at the 29 Oct 2026 reference rates; use the calculator above to change any assumption.
| Tuition | A$45,120 a year (lowest rate in the published range: Typical international bachelor's tuition by study area (Psychology to Medicine-related)) |
| Living costs | A$29,710 a year (Home Affairs student visa living cost for one person per year (since 10 May 2024)) |
| Years | 3 (typical bachelor's length) |
| Total, fees flat | A$224,490 ≈ ₹1.51 crore ≈ $158,114 |
| Total if costs rise 4% a year | A$233,589 ≈ ₹1.57 crore |
| Most expensive programme, same assumptions | A$300,462 ≈ ₹2.02 crore |
The visa living-cost figure is a legal minimum, not a comfortable budget. Scholarships are not deducted.
Sources
- UniPath Australia: Melbourne fees from the CRICOS register (Sept 2026)
- XuanXiao: QS World University Rankings 2027 (top 50)
- One Planet Migration Law: subclass 500 financial capacity 2026
- Exchange rates: open.er-api.com reference rates, 29 Oct 2026
How we checked this page
Fees for University of Melbourne come from the UniPath Australia: Melbourne fees from the CRICOS register (Sept 2026); the QS 2027 position from XuanXiao: QS World University Rankings 2027 (top 50); living costs from One Planet Migration Law: subclass 500 financial capacity 2026. Checked on 30 October 2026. Course-level fees vary, so confirm your exact program on the official University of Melbourne website before paying anything. VisaCalc is independent of University of Melbourne. Not admissions or immigration advice.