University of Melbourne vs RMIT University — Real Fees, Courses & PSW for Indian Students
A side-by-side comparison of 720 real, crawled courses across both universities in Australia (both in Melbourne) — tuition fees in INR, course counts by level, and post-study work rights.
University of Melbourne
QS #14Melbourne, Australia
- Real courses
- 382
- Bachelor's
- 13
- Master's
- 198
- Fee range/yr
- On request
Cheapest real courses
RMIT University
QS #227Melbourne, Australia
- Real courses
- 338
- Bachelor's
- 102
- Master's
- 114
- Fee range/yr
- On request
Cheapest real courses
Cost of Living — Same for Both
Both universities are in Melbourne, so student living costs are identical: approximately ₹73,803–₹111,957 per month for rent, groceries, transport, and utilities combined.
Full Australia Cost of Studying Guide →Post-Study Work Rights
Both universities lead to the same Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485): around 2–3 years of full work rights depending on your course level.
So Which Should You Choose?
There is no single "better" choice — it depends on your priority. If you want more course choice, University of Melbourne has more real programmes listed on this site (382 vs 338). Since both are in the same city, living costs and post-study work rights are identical — the decision comes down to the specific course, its fee, and entry requirements. Talk to a counsellor about your specific course shortlist, budget, and profile before deciding.
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University of Melbourne vs RMIT University — Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, University of Melbourne or RMIT University?+
We cannot compare fees for these two universities yet: the courses listed are real, but their tuition has not yet been checked against the universities' own pages, so it shows as "On request". See the course lists below and ask us for current fees in writing.
How many real courses does University of Melbourne offer compared to RMIT University?+
This site has 382 real, crawled courses for University of Melbourne (13 Bachelor's, 198 Master's) and 338 for RMIT University (102 Bachelor's, 114 Master's). University of Melbourne has more real courses listed on this site. This reflects what we've crawled directly from each university's own course pages, not total programs offered.
Do University of Melbourne and RMIT University have the same post-study work rights?+
Both universities lead to the same Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485): around 2–3 years of full work rights depending on your course level.
Is the cost of living different between University of Melbourne and RMIT University?+
No — both universities are in Melbourne, so student living costs are the same: approximately ₹73,803–₹111,957 per month for rent, groceries, transport, and utilities combined, per our Australia cost of living guide.
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