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University of Melbourne
Australia's leading university, ranked 19th in the world.
#19 worldwide
2026 QS World University Rankings
50+ sports
Athletic opportunities for every level of competitor.
Scholarships
Merit scholarships for high-achieving students.
Why athletes choose University of Melbourne
A place to grow as an athlete, a student, and a person.
Study at Australia's leading university, ranked 19th in the world. Founded in 1853, Melbourne is a large, public, research-intensive university that attracts brilliant minds from around the world. Be a part of a campus community of 65,000 students, with 45% international students from 150 countries. Melbourne is Australia's sporting and cultural capital, ranked the #1 city in the world by Time Out Magazine in 2026 and voted the most livable city in the world seven times.
Ranked #19 worldwide
Based on 2026 QS World University Rankings.
50+ sport programmes
Flagship programmes include Basketball and Rugby.
Based in Melbourne
Ranked the #1 city in the world by Time Out in 2026, and voted the world's most livable city seven times.
Travel grants
Support for athletes competing nationally and internationally.
Life on campus
See it for yourself.
Life at Melbourne
Get in touch
AI-powered matching goes live on 5 October 2026.
Until then, you can reach out to the North America Team directly with any questions about studying and competing at University of Melbourne.
the North America Team
North America Team (USA & Canada) - based in California
Sports offered
Flagship programs at University of Melbourne
Basketball
Rugby
Ultimate Frisbee
Swimming
Athletics
Also on offer at University of Melbourne
Study areas
Top study areas at University of Melbourne, including:
Humanities & Social Sciences
Science
Business & Economics
Health
Law
Environment
Engineering & IT
Architecture & Urban Planning
Athletic scholarships
High-achieving students are automatically considered for academic merit scholarships, normally valued at a one-time tuition remission of AUD$5,000 to AUD$10,000.
Typical value
AUD$5,000 to AUD$10,000
For eligible high-achieving athletes
Grad school entry requirements
Most graduate degrees base admission only on your undergraduate GPA. Letters of recommendation, personal statements, work experience and test scores are the exception, not the rule.
Use the grade conversion calculator to see the minimum and competitive scores required based on where you completed your undergraduate degree.
Open grade conversion calculatorThe academic year runs across two semesters: Semester 1 (late February – June) and Semester 2 (late July – mid-November). Most degrees offer the flexibility to start in either semester.
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