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UNIVERSITY of MELBOURNE
BASIC INFORMATION:
BRIEF HISTORY:
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Located in Melbourne, Victoria
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The university of Melbourne's motto is Postera Crescam Laude, meaning "grow in the esteem of future generations"
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The amount of students is approximately 54,411
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The student-faculty ratio is 20:1
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Established in 1853 by an Act of the Victorian Parliament
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The original campus was set in a large area north of Grattan Street
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The original buildings were officially opened by the Lieutenant Governor of the Colony of Victoria, Sir Charles Hotham, on 3 October 1855
DEGREE PROGRAMMES
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More than 400 courses in 12 undergraduate fields. For example Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and many more
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For an undergraduate degree, students can select up to two majors and one minor. Minors typically consist of 75 points of study within a single discipline, spread across Level 1, 2, and 3 subjects. For example, a student can major in psychology and criminology with a minor in creative writing
ALUMNI:
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9 Nobel Prize winners
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4 Australian Prime Ministers
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5 Governors-General of Australia
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Numerous leaders in industry, business, science, and the arts, including prominent figures in healthcare, law, and the environment
SOME FAMOUS ALUMNI:
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Emeritus Professor Gillian Triggs (Human Rights Commissioner)
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Nicole Car (Opera singer)
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Professor Ian H Frazer (Leader of groundbreaking Gardasil vaccine)
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The Hon. Julia Gillard (Former Prime Minister of Australia)
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Professor Peter A Singer AC(Philosopher and academic)
CAMPUS INFO:
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The main campus is located in Parkville with 7 others
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Has 11 Libraries across all the campuses
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Over 15 museums
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The main campus is located within a broader knowledge precinct, which encompasses eight hospitals, and many other leading research institutes
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The campus is known for its beautiful gardens. Fowler’s Garden is a favorite for students to relax in between classes
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