The University of Melbourne, Australia

The University of Melbourne has been an international leader in research, teaching and learning for more than 150 years.  The University offers flexible and innovative programs across more than 300 undergraduate and graduate study areas.  At Melbourne, more than 8,000 staff support a vibrant student community of over 56,000 students, including around 30% international students from over 150 countries.       

The University of Melbourne has seven locations across Melbourne and rural victoria, including its main campus near Melbourne’s central business district and just a short walk from Melbourne’s city center. As the second most populous city in Australia with 3.5 million people, Melbourne is regarded as one of the world’s most livable cities. The city features a thriving multicultural atmosphere, culinary excellent, and a thriving sports scene,.

The University of Melbourne  is a comprehensive research-intensive university, and draws on cross-disciplinary excellence in response to major social, economic and environmental challenges.. Five Institutes addresses a complex societal challenge of strategic importance, provide leadership in the pursuit of important solutions, and showcase the diverse research programs taking place across the University. The University also houses several smaller research units centers, engages with fifteen national cooperative research centers and five Australian Research Council Centers of Excellence.