Science at Melbourne
Science is an international discipline which thrives on collaboration that brings together
people from all over the world. Science at Melbourne is an enriching experience for staff and
students from local, national or international backgrounds.
For over 100 years, the health sciences, science and engineering at Melbourne have made an
exceptional and significant contribution to our reputation as a leading Australian research
organisation. Today, we are consistently ranked among the top universities in the world for
science:
- Number one in Australia for Biomedicine - 7th in the world
- Number one in Australia for Technology (including engineering) - 16th in the world, ahead of Harvard, UCLA, and Princeton.
- Number two in Australia for Science - 27th in the world (all sciences)
Science, engineering and technology teaching staff are among the most internationally recognised in Australia. This is demonstrated
by the uninterrupted success in the Australian Government 'Federation Fellow' program. The research grants
awarded by this program, rank among the most prestigious in Australia and reward scientific excellence. Currently,
the University of Melbourne has 12 'Federation Fellows' across different branches of science, engineering and technology.