Melbourne has once again cemented its reputation as one of the world’s best places to study, ranking fourth globally in the latest QS Best Student Cities 2027 rankings.
The result makes Melbourne Australia’s highest-ranked student city and places it among the top destinations worldwide for university students looking to combine quality education with an outstanding lifestyle.
One of Melbourne’s biggest achievements came in the Student Mix category, where it ranked number one in the world for student diversity. Victoria welcomed more than 322,000 international student enrolments from around 170 countries last year, creating one of the world’s most multicultural study destinations and reinforcing Melbourne’s reputation as a welcoming place for students from across the globe.
The city also ranked sixth globally for Student Voice, which measures the overall student experience. The category considers factors including transport, affordability, employment opportunities, tolerance and inclusion, highlighting Melbourne’s strong appeal beyond the classroom.
Victoria’s reputation for academic excellence is also reflected in the latest QS World University Rankings, with both the University of Melbourne and Monash University securing places among the world’s top 50 universities.
The latest rankings add to Melbourne’s growing list of international accolades and reinforce why the city continues to attract students from Australia and overseas. Alongside world-class universities and a wide range of study options, students benefit from strong career opportunities, a thriving arts and cultural scene, major sporting events, diverse food experiences and a welcoming multicultural community.
Whether it’s studying at a globally recognised university, building new career opportunities or enjoying everything the city has to offer outside the classroom, Melbourne continues to prove why it is one of the world’s leading destinations for student life.
For more information about studying in Victoria, visit https://www.studymelbourne.vic.gov.au/.
