Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Melbourne. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts, design & creative studies | 30 | $34,265 | See → |
| Business & management | 20 | $43,553 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 19 | $43,553 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 18 | $43,553 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 17 | $35,693 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 17 | $31,420 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 15 | $44,970 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 14 | $43,553 | See → |
| Social sciences | 14 | $40,697 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 13 | $42,114 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 10 | $43,553 | See → |
| Psychology | 10 | $43,553 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 9 | $34,984 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 8 | $44,970 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 6 | $43,553 | See → |
Costs and entry
113 courses mention scholarships. 134 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Melbourne
The job market for the University of Melbourne's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Australia.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Melbourne cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $42,114 a year; half of the University of Melbourne's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $34,984 and $43,553. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: engineering & technology courses are typically $44,970, public health & allied health $31,420.
How is the University of Melbourne ranked?
The University of Melbourne is ranked #19 by QS (2026), #37 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #38 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In Australia it is #34 in the Good Universities Guide (2025). Its strongest QS subjects include Sports-related Subjects (#6) and Law (#13).
What IELTS score does the University of Melbourne need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (121 of the 202 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Melbourne offer?
220 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are arts, design & creative studies (30), business & management (20) and law, politics & governance (19).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Melbourne's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Good Universities Guide 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.