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The University of Melbourne, established in 1853, is Australia's second-oldest university. It is a public research university located strategically in one of the most glamorous cities in the country. It has 12 colleges located in and around the city under its academic umbrella and caters to a large number of local and international students. The University of Melbourne has 11 separate academic units and is in collaboration with several research organisations and institutions. A sandstone university, it is also affiliated with the Group of Eight, Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), and Universitas 21.

University of Melbourne at a glance

The University of Melbourne is a premier higher education institution in Australia that ranks 33^rd in the world according to Times Higher Education
The Academic Ranking of World Universities ranks the University of Melbourne as the 40^th best university in the world
With a strong emphasis on the development of education through research, the University of Melbourne devotes a considerable chunk of its funds in the research sector
The University of Melbourne revolutionised the field of higher education in the country, introducing specialisations in the various disciplines of study and that model of curriculum design in Australia is thus famously called the "Melbourne Model."
There have been 9 Nobel laureates among University of Melbourne’s students and faculty
The notable alumni of the University of Melbourne include four Australian prime ministers and five governor-generals

Acommodation

The University of Melbourne offers a wide variety of accommodation options for the international students. The student services office also helps them to prepare for their move to Melbourne through useful tips on living in Australia. The overseas students should apply well in advance if they wish to opt for on-campus accommodation. In case they cannot avail such options, the student affairs office assists them to find off-campus residential arrangements in reasonable prices. The culturally diverse student community in the residential halls of the university lends a fascinating aura to the already buzzing campus life. The monthly rent for staying in any one of the eleven residence halls in the University of Melbourne are inclusive of meal plans, Internet connectivity, phone, water and other utility amenities. The yearly accommodation and meal expenses in the University of Melbourne are AU$ 25,451.