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University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne · Melbourne, Australia · Group of Eight · Founded 1853
#24
Consensus Rank 2026
across major rankings
According to EduRank's consensus of the four major world university rankings, University of Melbourne ranks #24 globally — #19 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, #37 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, #38 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025, #30 in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026. Averaged across the major global rankings, University of Melbourne places #24 worldwide.
Last verified: 4 June 2026 · All figures reproduced from official publisher releases · Sources & citation ↓
QS World University Rankings 2026
#19
Source: QS Quacquarelli Symonds, June 2025 · topuniversities.com
THE World University Rankings 2026
#37
Source: Times Higher Education, Oct 2025 · timeshighereducation.com
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025
#38
Source: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, Aug 2025 · shanghairanking.com
U.S. News Best Global 2026
#30
Source: U.S. News & World Report · usnews.com

Key facts

Verified against official university publications
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Founded
1853
Total students
≈ 54,000
International students
≈ 42%
Group
Group of Eight
Official site

Subject rankings

University of Melbourne by subject across QS, THE, ARWU (ShanghaiRanking) and U.S. News 2026
SubjectQSTHEARWUU.S. News
Law #11 #8 #51-75
Geography #16 #9
Sports Science #11
Psychology #20 #19 #37 #11
Veterinary Science #20 #12
Anatomy & Physiology #13
Life Sciences & Medicine #14 #33
Biological Sciences #38 #14 #14
Education #15 #16 #29 #26
Public Health #17 #15
Arts & Humanities #16 #44 #20
Public Administration #23 #16
English Language & Literature #18
Sociology #18 #41
Social Sciences & Management #19 #50
Medicine / Clinical #20 #19 #26
Business & Management #42 #19
Environmental Science #20 #31 #32
Clinical & Health #20
Communication & Media #22 #76-100
Architecture #23
Political Science & IR #55 #23
Accounting & Finance #24 #76-100
Agriculture & Forestry #60 #24 #34
Linguistics #26
Music #26-50
Performing Arts #28
Civil Engineering #29 #76-100 #44
Nursing #29 #51-75
Computer Science #31 #53 #76-100 #75
Artificial Intelligence #31 #151-200 #154
Mining & Mineral Engineering #31 #76-100
Dentistry #41 #32
Business & Economics #32
Modern Languages #33
Anthropology #33
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering #45 #35 #152
Food Science & Technology #35 #38
Statistics #51-100 #36
Earth & Geosciences #38 #51-75 #43
Marketing #38
Chemical Engineering #39 #101-150 #250
Chemistry #40 #101-150 #182
Development Studies #41
Economics & Econometrics #43 #42 #47
Archaeology #43
Electrical & Electronic Engineering #43 #101-150 #222
Pharmacy & Pharmacology #44 #51-75 #68
Mathematics #44 #201-300 #159
Engineering & Technology #45 #62 #114
History #47
Water Resources #47 #71
Natural / Physical Sciences #49 #75
Philosophy #51-100
Theology & Religious Studies #51-100
Library & Information Science #51-100 #76-100
Biotechnology #51-75 #76
Marine/Ocean Engineering #51-75
Physics & Astronomy #57 #201-300 #100
Art & Design #60
Materials Science #80 #201-300 #153
Automation & Control #101-150
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology #101-150 #220
Telecommunication Engineering #151-200
Biomedical Engineering #151-200
Energy Science & Engineering #151-200 #185
Transportation Science #151-200

Frequently asked questions

Direct answers, sourced from the rankings above
What is University of Melbourne ranked in the world in 2026?

University of Melbourne ranks #19 in QS 2026, #37 in THE 2026, #38 in ARWU 2025 and #30 in U.S. News 2026. Its consensus position across the major rankings is #24 globally.

Is University of Melbourne a Group of Eight university?

Yes. University of Melbourne is a member of the Group of Eight.

When was University of Melbourne founded?

University of Melbourne was founded in 1853.

What percentage of University of Melbourne students are international?

Approximately 42% of University of Melbourne's students are international.

Data sources & verification

Every figure on this page is reproduced unmodified from the official publisher. The consensus score is computed by EduRank.
QS World University Rankings 2026QS Quacquarelli Symonds · published 2025-06-19 · official release
THE World University Rankings 2026Times Higher Education · published 2025-10-09 · official release
ARWU 2025ShanghaiRanking Consultancy · published 2025-08-15 · official release
U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026U.S. News & World Report · official release
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EduRank (2026). University of Melbourne — University Rankings 2026. Retrieved 4 June 2026, from https://edurank.co/u/melbourne/
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