Arcadia Abroad - University of Melbourne

University of Melbourne, founded in 1853, is a member of the prestigious Group of Eight and is one of Australia’s top universities. It is an elite research university dedicated to discovery and innovation, evidenced by its affiliation with 100 research centers and institutes. Today’s student body of 48,000 (13,000 of whom are international, from 130 countries) had its origins a century and a half ago in its original facilities, situated in parkland, with four professors and sixteen students. Contemporary University of Melbourne, which is divided into eleven academic units, is a popular study abroad choice in the heart of the city, with state-of-the-art facilities, easy access to all urban amenities, and a friendly, multicultural vibe. Melbourne offers an array of subject choices, with over 400 on offer in 40 departments. The university offers special “breadth” courses open to all students outside a major, for maximum flexibility. It is also known as one of the best Australian universities for pre-med studies. Additionally, the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) is a top school for art, photography, music & dance.