University of Melbourne
Also known as Melbourne University, The University of Melbourne, UMelb, Melbourne Uni, UniMelb
Australian public university located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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The University of Melbourne is a public university located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, that provides higher education to students across various academic disciplines. As one of Australia's major universities, it plays an important role in research and education within the country.
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Wikidata facts
- Official website
- www.unimelb.edu.au
- Image
- Trinity college university of melbourne.jpg
- Students count
- 77162
- Motto
- Postera Crescam Laude
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- Commons category
- University of Melbourne
- inception
- 1853-00-00
- API endpoint URL
- idp.unimelb.edu.au/idp/shibboleth
- terms of service URL
- unimelb.edu.au/disclaimer
- short name
- 墨大
- social media followers
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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 the state of Victoria. Its main campus is located in Parkville, an inner suburb north of Melbourne's central business district, with several other campuses located across the state of 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, 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.