Is the University of Melbourne worth it for international students?

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,

The University of Melbourne is among the top choice of international students to pursue MBA in Australia. University of Melbourne offers MBA for the duration of 1 year to 4 years. University of Melbourne MBA first year tuition fee ranges from INR 31 L - 48 L.

Times Higher Education has ranked the University of Melboure well and among the top some unis of the world. The overall score the University of Melbourne received is 79 out of 100 for the year 2026. The best ranking parameter at UMel is the international outlook for which the score as 91.6 out of 10

In the year 2026, as per the QS rankings, the University of Melbourne is ranked as one of the best unis in the world.

The World Rankings ranks UMel at #19 in 2026. The ranking has declined from #13 in 2025.