The University of Melbourne is a public research university located in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 1853, it is Australia's second oldest university and the oldest in Victoria. 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, and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities. Since 1872 various residential colleges have become affiliated with the university, offering accommodation for students and faculty, and academic, sporting and cultural programs. There are ten colleges located on the main campus and in nearby suburbs.
| Motto | Postera Crescam Laude (Latin) |
| Motto (English) | "May I grow in the esteem of future generations" |
| Type | Public research university |
| Established | 1853 |
| Endowment | AU$1.335 billion |
| Chancellor | Allan Myers |
| Vice-Chancellor | Duncan Maskell |
| Academic staff | 4,631 |
| Students | 52,475 |
| Undergraduates | 26,751 |
| Postgraduates | 22,543 |
| Doctoral students | 3,451 |
| Campus | Urban, (Parkville Campus), 36 hectares |
| Affiliations | Universitas 21, Go8, APRU, ACU, Washington University in St. Louis McDonnell International Scholars Academy |
About University of Melbourne
The second oldest university in Australia, it is a public research university that educates around 45,000 students annually. Several prominent Australian politicians have attended the university.
Achievement of University of Melbourne
The school received much of its early funding through wealth gained from Victoria's gold rush in the 1850s and '60s.
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Latest information about University of Melbourne updated on July 28 2021.
