How is the University of Melbourne ranked under the US News rankings?

Both universities are neck and neck when it comes to rankings.

As per the US News, both universities are giving each other very tough competition. But, in 2025, the University of Sydney took a better spot. 

Look at the given comparison between the two top ranked Australian universities -

The Nursing courses at the University of Melbourne are considered really good for Indian students and they can prove to be an excellent career move for students interested in healthcare. 

The Nursing courses offered at this university are ranked #29 in the world by QS World 2026.

As per ARWU

The University of Melbourne is one of the top universities of the world and Australia, ranking at #19 globally and #1 in Australia. Some of the top ranked courses at this university are given below - 

• Law (ranked #1 in Australia and #12 globally)
• Business & Economics (ranked #1 in Australia and #

Generally, the University of Melbourne opens applications for the start-year (for February/March) intake in the months of May or June of the preceding year. 

For the mid-year admissions -

• July/August intake
• The month of November of the prior year

Beyond grades, the University of Melbourne seeks students who take the initiative through extracurricular achievements. The holistic approach includes the assessment of given qualities - 

• Leadership qualities 
• Community Service 
• Global perspective 
• Extracurriculars like Arts, Sports,