Global partnerships and opportunities
The University is a member of the Group of Eight (Go8) — a coalition of leading Australian universities. In addition, the University of Melbourne views international collaboration as an essential part of its continued growth and development. The University frequently hosts visitors from partner institutions and from diplomatic posts. Recently, for example, the University has received the Malaysian Director-General of Higher Education, as well as the Ambassador for Nepal and the High Commissioner for India. Read more about partnerships and international engagement.
International collaboration
Our collaboration with other top universities around the world through membership of Universitas 21, the Association of Pacific Rim Universities and partnerships in research and exchange means that your experience at the University of Melbourne will be a global one.
The University's bilateral agreements with international institutions are extensive and span 35 countries. These agreements enable visits by academic staff, cultural exchange, joint research and opportunities for you through student study abroad and exchange.
Industry partnerships
The University has strong research and partnership links with professional bodies, industry and government. We are able to provide opportunities for internships, work placements and industry-based learning. Senior industry representatives are also integral to our curriculum development ensuring your degree is relevant in today's professional environment.
Examples of industry/research partnerships include the Specific-Initiative Partnership with KPMG around Carbon Reduction and the IBM Multi-Initiative Partnership which is working on the development of:
- Water Research Initiatives on Smarter, Closed Loop Irrigation Systems
- Virtual & Physical Learning Centre Initiative
- IBM Services, Science, Management & Engineering (SSME) Initiative
- IBM Industry Internships and IBM Student Research Award
Connecting with communities
The University has a commitment to projects based on engagement, exchange and partnership with wider constituencies. The University actively fosters direct two-way interactions between the University and its external communities, involving the development, exchange and application of knowledge and expertise for mutual benefit.
There are unique opportunities to participate on and off campus in leadership, community engagement and volunteering activities, locally and globally.
- Read more about Leadership, Involvement and Volunteer Experience opportunities and examples of Knowledge Transfer at Melbourne.