University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne is an internationally recognised, research-intensive university with a strong tradition of excellence in teaching, research and research training, and community engagement. Established in 1853, it is Australia`s second oldest university. Situated on the fringe of the City of Melbourne`s central business district, the University is uniquely placed, serving as the hub for the vibrant Melbourne-Parkville research precinct, one of the worlds leading centres of medical and biotechnological research, and as an essential ingredient of the cosmopolitan inner city Carlton/Fitzroy neighbourhoods. Melbourne offers a range of broad undergraduate degrees and more than 450 world-leading post-graduate programs delivered to about 53,900 students each year, of which approximately 26 per cent are international students from 148 countries. Melbourne`s outstanding performance in the international rankings puts it at the forefront of higher education globally.
The University of Melbourne is committed to contributing to society through its research, learning and teaching and engagement. Melbourne offers an outstanding education designed to equip students to succeed as global citizens. Its broad undergraduate degrees, followed by a professional graduate degree or a research higher degree, attract the best and brightest students from a wide range of backgrounds. As a world-class research institution, Melbourne seeks to harness its research to meet global challenges. In 2012, a new vision for research was adopted to respond to the challenges of the future. The University has adopted three Grand Challenges which represent some of the most difficult problems facing the world in the next century. The three challenges, understanding our place and purpose, fostering health and wellbeing, and sustainability and resilience, guide research endeavour among University researchers. As a public-spirited and public-funded university, its researchers examine pressing societal problems, producing graduates prepared to meet global challenges and promoting inquiry and open debate based on evidence and reason among academics and the wider community. An internationally linked institution, the University engages in public debate, contributes to the development of government policy, links research and teaching with industry and communities, develops deep beneficial relationships with alumni, and applies the outcomes of research to international capacity building programs in developing countries. The University runs a concerted public engagement program to connect with the local, national and international community. Students, staff and members of the public at all stages of their learning journey engage with national and international thought leaders through activities including the University`s biennial Festival of Ideas and its public lecture program.
Foundation year: 1853
Short name: UM
Type: Public
Students: 42120
Faculty: 1580
Faculty/Students Ratio: 27:1
Region: Oceania
Location: Parkville, VIC
