University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne
This is the coat of arms of the university.
Coat of arms[Note 1]
Latin: Universitas Melburniensis[2][3][4]
Other name
Melbourne University[5]
Motto
Latin: Postera Crescam Laude[6]
Motto in English
"I shall grow in the esteem of future generations"[6]
TypePublic research university
Established22 January 1853; 171 years ago (1853-01-22)[7]
AccreditationTEQSA[8]
Academic affiliation
EndowmentAU$1.287 billion (2022)[10]
ChancellorJane Hansen[11]
Vice-ChancellorDuncan Maskell[11]
Academic staff
5,186 (FTE, 2023)[12]
Administrative staff
5,328 (FTE, 2023)[12]
Total staff
10,514 (FTE, 2023)[12]
Students53,963 (EFTSL, 2023)[12]
Undergraduates27,146 (EFTSL, 2023)[12]
Postgraduates23,113 coursework
(EFTSL, 2023)[12]
3,703 research
(EFTSL, 2023)[12]
Location
Melbourne
,
Victoria
,
Australia[13]

37°47′47″S 144°57′41″E / 37.7963°S 144.9614°E / -37.7963; 144.9614
CampusUrban and regional with multiple sites
35.2 hectares (0.35 km2) (Parkville Campus)
2,507 hectares (25.1 km2) (Total)[14]
Colours  Traditional Heritage
  Heritage Dark[Note 2]
Sporting affiliations
MascotBarry the Bear[17]
Websiteunimelb.edu.au
This is the logo of the university.

The University of Melbourne (colloquially known as Melbourne University) is a public research university located in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 1853, it is Australia's second oldest university and the oldest in Victoria.[18] Its main campus is located in Parkville, an inner suburb north of Melbourne's central business district, with several other campuses located across Victoria.

Incorporated in the 19th century by the colony of Victoria, the University of Melbourne is one of Australia's six sandstone universities and a member of the Group of Eight, Universitas 21, Washington University's McDonnell International Scholars Academy,[19] and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities. Since 1872, many independent residential colleges have become affiliated with the university, providing accommodation for students and faculty, and academic, sporting and cultural programs. There are nine colleges and five university-owned halls of residence located on the main campus and in nearby suburbs.

The university comprises ten separate academic units and is associated with numerous institutes and research centres, including the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research and the Grattan Institute. The university has fifteen graduate schools, including the Melbourne Business School, the Melbourne Law School, the Melbourne Veterinary School, and the Melbourne Medical School.[20][21][22]

Four Australian prime ministers and five governors-general have graduated from the University of Melbourne. Nine Nobel Laureates have taught, studied and researched at the University of Melbourne, the most of any Australian university.[23]

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  2. ^ Records of The Tercentenary Festival of Dublin University. Dublin, Ireland: Hodges, Figgis & Co. 1894. p. 174. ISBN 9781355361602.
  3. ^ Record of the Jubilee Celebrations of the University of Sydney. Sydney, New South Wales: William Brooks and Co. 1903. p. 136. ISBN 9781112213304.
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  9. ^ "Partners". McDonnell International Scholars Academy. St. Louis, Missouri: Washington University in St. Louis. Archived from the original on 12 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
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  11. ^ a b Makhoul, Yves (30 May 2024). "Senior leadership". The University of Melbourne. Melbourne, Victoria. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
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  14. ^ "Guiding our Estate" (PDF). The University of Melbourne. Melbourne, Victoria. Archived (PDF) from the original on 8 October 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  15. ^ Kevey, Donna (8 September 2023). "Advice for students". The University of Melbourne. Melbourne, Victoria. Archived from the original on 8 October 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  16. ^ "Colour Palette". The University of Melbourne. Melbourne, Victoria. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
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  18. ^ "About the University : Future Students". Futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
  19. ^ "McDonnell International Scholars Academy". Global. Archived from the original on 30 September 2020. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  20. ^ "Melbourne University regarded top in the country, but reputation isn't everything". 15 March 2012. Archived from the original on 13 May 2013. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
  21. ^ "Australian Universities". Archived from the original on 1 May 2013. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
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  23. ^ "Research and industry leaders - Notable Staff and Alumni". about.unimelb.edu.au. 5 March 2019. Archived from the original on 24 August 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2021.


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