Notable programs
Melbourne Law School (Juris Doctor)
Ranked 8th globally by THE in 2026 and first in Australia. Graduate-entry only, requiring a prior bachelor degree. Three-year programme producing graduates who dominate appointments to the High Court, federal judiciary, and top-tier commercial firms. Alumni include multiple attorneys-general and the first female prime minister.
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Houses the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, named for the university's Nobel laureate. Graduate-entry Doctor of Medicine is a four-year programme following a Bachelor of Biomedicine. Ranked first in Australia and top 20 globally for clinical medicine research output.
Melbourne Business School (MBA)
Australia's oldest business school, consistently ranked first domestically by the Financial Times. The full-time MBA costs AUD 60,192 per year and feeds graduates into Microsoft, BHP, NAB, Qantas, and Disney Australia. Strong alumni network across Asia-Pacific corporate leadership.
Master of Engineering (various specialisations)
Two to three year postgraduate programme following a Bachelor of Science, ranked first in Australia for computer science, mechanical engineering, and data science by QS 2026. Graduates enter BHP and Rio Tinto at AUD 89,000-115,000 starting salary or Atlassian at AUD 110,000-150,000 including equity.
Bachelor of Commerce
Three-year generalist undergraduate degree that serves as the primary feeder into MBB consulting, Big Four professional services, and investment banking in Australia. Covers finance, accounting, economics, and management. Graduates start at AUD 65,000-80,000 in professional services, rising to AUD 100,000-120,000 in consulting within two years.
Master of Architecture
Ranked in the global top 20 by QS for architecture. Two-year postgraduate programme following a Bachelor of Design, producing graduates for practices across Melbourne's internationally recognised design scene. The programme benefits from the city's status as a UNESCO City of Literature and design capital.