University of Melbourne for Indian Students
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Australia's top-ranked university with a unique broad UG + specialized PG pathway (Melbourne Model). Strong research, globally recognized degrees, and Australia's post-study work rights. Located in one of the world's most liveable cities.
#1
In Australia
Top 15
QS World
Feb/Jul
Dual Intakes
200+
Students Guided
What Makes Melbourne Different
The Melbourne Model (Important)
UG degrees are broad (Bachelor of Science, Commerce, Arts, Design) with majors. Students then specialize through professional master's programs (engineering, law, medicine). This is intentional — it resembles US-style liberal education and produces versatile graduates.
Strong Global Reputation
Consistently #1 in Australia and top 15 globally. Strong research output across disciplines. Australian admissions are primarily academic-based — essays and extracurriculars play a smaller role than US admissions.
City Advantage + Post-Study Work
Melbourne is one of the world's top student cities with strong job opportunities in finance, healthcare, research, and tech. Australia's post-study work rights allow international graduates to gain local experience.
Dr. Karan Gupta's tip: Students assume “broad UG degree = less prestigious.” Actually, the Melbourne Model is intentional. Plan your UG major, postgraduate specialization, and career pathway to build strong outcomes. Talk to us about planning your Melbourne pathway.
Melbourne Admission Requirements for Indian Students
Undergraduate
Masters / Graduate
MBA (Melbourne Business School)
- Leadership development
- Consulting & finance pathways
- Asia-Pacific employer recognition
- GMAT/GRE
- Work experience, essays, interview
- Read: MBA Strategy
Top Programs
Medicine & Health Sciences: Globally respected research and teaching
Business & Commerce: Strong UG commerce and MBA outcomes
Engineering & IT: Professional master's pathway widely recognized
Law: Melbourne Law School highly ranked internationally
Economics & Social Sciences: Strong research reputation
Costs & Scholarships
Costs
- Undergraduate: ~AUD$45,000–$55,000/year (course-dependent)
- Master's: ~AUD$40,000–$50,000/year (program-dependent; professional degrees higher)
- MBA: ~AUD$90,000+ total (Melbourne Business School)
- Living costs: ~AUD$2,000–$2,500/month | ~AUD$24,000–$30,000/year
- Total estimated annual budget: ~AUD$69,000–$85,000/year (tuition + Melbourne living)
- Approximate for recent intake cycles — Study in Australia | Cost Calculator
Scholarships
- UG: Merit-based international scholarships
- Graduate: Scholarships, research funding for PhD
- MBA: Melbourne Business School merit scholarships
- Read: Scholarships Guide
KGC Students at Melbourne
Aadhira Menon
University of Melbourne
“Melbourne was my first choice because of the Melbourne Model. Dr. Gupta helped me understand that the broad UG degree is a feature, not a limitation. Planning the major + postgraduate pathway early gave me a huge advantage.”
Kiran Subramanian
University of Melbourne
“I applied for the Master of Engineering at Melbourne after my Bachelor of Science. KGC helped me navigate the postgraduate application and connect my UG work to engineering specialization. The SOP guidance was specific to what Melbourne values.”
Neha Bhargava
University of Melbourne
“Melbourne Business School MBA was perfect for my career pivot in Australia. Dr. Gupta helped me articulate why Australia and why Melbourne specifically. The scholarship application strategy was excellent.”
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