10 universities, 12 TAFEs and 400+ private providers
Victoria offers a global education where graduates are equipped to meet the challenges of a complex world, excel in their chosen field, and establish a global network of peers. This is where global careers are launched!
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Speaker, Zuzanna Kaczynska, International Student, Poland: Victoria is known as Australia's Education state and it's capital city Melbourne is consistently ranked as Australia's and one of the world's best student cities. [Visuals of Zuzanna speaking to camera in a library, the Yarra River, Flinders Street Station, trams and laneways]
Whatever your dream, passion or inspiration, there's a course for you here and an enormous range of incredible educational institutions to help you launch your global career. [Visuals of students reading books, exploring green spaces and around campus]
If your goal is hands-on work ready learning, Victoria's vocational education and training providers are committed to providing world class skills and training that meet the needs of employers, industries, and communities. [Visuals of lecturer and students in class, Zusanna walking on campus, mechanics class, trainee chefs in the kitchen, students watering plants]
English language schools provide the perfect ecosystem for international students to study.
Experience Australian culture and practice your English skills in day-to-day life. [Visuals of students studying together and speaking together]
While the state's world-class universities and research and development hubs generate a wealth of brilliant talent and ideas fostering independent and critical thinking.
Did you know Victoria is home to Australia's number one university and has two universities ranked in the world's top 50? [Visuals of students exploring university campus]
It also has two universities with 40 or more subjects in the world's top 100.
All of Victoria's educational institutions work in partnership with overseas providers to design and deliver customised education and training programs.
Whether you study in Melbourne or Country Victoria, you will be well prepared for a successful career anywhere in the world. [Visuals of Melbourne skyline, high rise buildings]
Plus, all of our institutions have outstanding sustainability achievements and are at the cutting edge of sustainable practice - shaping international students, like you and I, into socially responsible leaders of the future. [Visuals of wind farm at sunset, researcher in lab]
Are you ready to find your perfect cause? [Visuals of student using the Study Melbourne course search on laptop]
Use the study Melbourne cause finder to start searching today.
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World-class institutions
Victoria’s universities are renowned for their academic excellence, cutting-edge research and innovative teaching. They offer a wide range of courses and opportunities for students to excel in their chosen fields that prepare graduates for successful international careers.
QS World University Rankings 2026:
The rankings assess over 1,500 universities across more than 100 countries using nine performance indicators.
| University | Global rank |
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| The University of Melbourne | #19 in the world and #1 in Australia |
| Monash University | #=36 |
| RMIT University | #125 |
| Deakin University | #=207 |
| La Trobe University | #=233 |
| Swinburne University of Technology | #=294 |
Times Higher Education Rankings 2026:
Highlight a record-breaking 2,191 institutions across 115 countries using 18 performance indicators.
| University | Global rank |
|---|---|
| The University of Melbourne | #37 in the world and #1 in Australia |
| Monash University | #=58 |
| Deakin University | #201-250 |
| La Trobe University | #251-300 |
| RMIT University | #251-300 |
| Swinburne University of Technology | #251-300 |
Academic Ranking of World Universities 2025:
Evaluates 2500 higher education institutions based solely on research and academic performance.
| University | Global rank |
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| The University of Melbourne | #38 in the world and #1 in Australia |
| Monash University | #76 |
| Deakin University | #201-300 |
| Swinburne University of Technology | #201-300 |
Victoria’s Education Ecosystem
Victoria offers a strong education system beyond universities. This includes government-funded TAFE institutes providing industry-focused vocational training, along with independent providers offering higher education, research, vocational training, English language courses, and professional development programs. These diverse offerings are supported by collaborations with industry partners to deliver customised global education and training solutions.
World-class subject performance
Victoria’s universities are globally recognised for their world-class performance across a wide range of academic disciplines, consistently excelling in subject-specific rankings.
The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025:
Universities are ranked across five broad faculty areas, evaluated from over 1,500 institutions across 60 disciplines.
University | Broad subject | Global rank | Top subject highlights |
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The University of Melbourne | Arts and Humanities | #23 in the world, #1 in Australia | |
Engineering & Technology | #=50 |
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Life Sciences & Medicine | #15 in the world, #1 in Australia |
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Natural Sciences | #=49 |
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Social Sciences & Management | #27 |
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Monash University | Arts and Humanities | #=67 | |
Engineering & Technology | #78 |
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Life Sciences & Medicine | #=34 |
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Natural Sciences | #83 |
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Social Sciences & Management | #=51 |
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RMIT University | Arts and Humanities | #=94 |
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Engineering & Technology | #=152 | ||
Social Sciences & Management | #=212 | ||
Deakin University | Arts and Humanities | #=255 | |
Engineering & Technology | #=246 | ||
Life Sciences & Medicine | #=261 | ||
Social Sciences & Management | #=193 |
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La Trobe University | Life Sciences & Medicine | #=253 |
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ShanghaiRanking – Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025:
Ranks global universities across 57 subjects, evaluating institutions in Natural Sciences, Engineering, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, and Social Sciences.
University | Global rank |
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Deakin University |
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Monash University |
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RMIT University |
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Swinburne University of Technology |
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The University of Melbourne |
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ShanghaiRanking – Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2025:
The ranking evaluates over 300 universities with sport-related units based on research performance indicators.
University | Global rank |
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Deakin University | #1 |
Victoria University | #6 |
| La Trobe University | #19 |
| Australian Catholic University | #46 |
World-Class Achievements in Sustainability
These rankings highlight Victoria’s leadership in advancing sustainable practices and impactful education. By championing sustainability, Victoria sets a benchmark for how governments, organisations and individuals can collaborate to protect our shared future.
QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026:
Assesses how 1,994 higher education institutions address environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges.
| University | Global rank |
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| The University of Melbourne | #=16 globally |
| Monash University | #37 globally |
| RMIT University | #=95 globally |
| Deakin University | #112 globally |
| La Trobe University | #=191 globally |
Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2025:
A global ranking of 2,526 universities from 130 countries evaluates their contributions to the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
| University | Global rank |
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| RMIT University | #56 globally |
| Australian Catholic University | #101–200 globally |
| Victoria University | #101–200 globally |
World-class research
Universities are not only centres for learning but also essential hubs for cutting-edge research that drives scientific discovery, technological progress, and evidence-based solutions to real-world challenges.
Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) 2018:
Australia's national research evaluation framework assesses research quality in higher education, with 96 disciplines rated 'above standard'.
University | Field of Research | ERA Rating |
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Deakin University | Medical and Health Sciences | Well above world standard |
Outstanding performance well above world standard | ||
Monash University | Medical and Health Sciences | Well above world standard |
Engineering and Technology | Well above world standard | |
Medical and Health Sciences | Outstanding performance well above world standard | |
Engineering and Technology | Outstanding performance well above world standard | |
The University of Melbourne | Medical and Health Sciences | Well above world standard |
Engineering and Technology | Well above world standard | |
Medical and Health Sciences | Outstanding performance well above world standard | |
Engineering and Technology | Outstanding performance well above world standard |
From outstanding research outputs to exceptional contributions in sustainability and education quality, Victorian institutions consistently set a benchmark for higher education. These rankings reflect the impactful work of universities in advancing knowledge, addressing global challenges, and shaping future generations of leaders, thinkers and innovators.
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