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Melbourne, Australia
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University of Melbourne

Melbourne·university·Est. 1853
Popular with NepalisScholarship available

#13

QS Rank

$42,000

Tuition/yr

77,076

Enrollment

15:1

Student:Faculty

About University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne is a public research university located in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 1853, it is Australia's second oldest university and the oldest in the state of Victoria. Its main campus is located in Parkville, an inner suburb north of Melbourne's central business district, with several other campuses located across the state of Victoria.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#13
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#33
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#33
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#28

Campus & Location

Province

VIC

Campus setting

Urban

Cost of living: Housing: AUD 1,600–2,600/mo | Food: AUD 420–680/mo | Large Nepali community; diverse neighbourhoods and strong job market.

Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)

Eligible for Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) — 2 years for Bachelor/Master, up to 4 years in regional areas or for Science/Engineering/Education degrees.

For Nepali students

Melbourne's Nepali community is one of the largest in Australia (~15,000+). Strong Nepali alumni network in Melbourne's healthcare, IT, and accounting sectors.

Programs(7)

Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)

School of Computing & Information Systems

Computer Science & IT
Bachelor's~$47k/yr3 yrIELTS 6.5+february, julyPGWP

Bachelor of Commerce

Faculty of Business & Economics

Business & Management
Bachelor's~$44k/yr3 yrIELTS 6.5+februaryPGWP

Master of Data Science

School of Mathematics & Statistics

Data Science & Analytics
Master's~$48k/yr2 yrIELTS 6.5+february, julyPGWP

Melbourne MBA

Melbourne Business School

Business & Management
MBA~$84k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+februaryPGWP

Master of Engineering (Electrical)

Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Engineering
Master's~$50k/yr2 yrIELTS 6.5+februaryPGWP

Master of Information Technology

School of Computing & Information Systems

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$45k/yr2 yrIELTS 6.5+february, julyPGWP

Master of Computer Science

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$35k/yrIELTS 6.5+GPA 3.3+fall, spring

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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