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2 Best Computer Science & IT Universities in Melbourne

Of the 2 Computer Science & IT universities in Melbourne, University of Melbourne ranks highest at #19 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Monash University (QS World #37). Across the whole list there are 5 courses to choose from.

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QS World #37 #5 in Australia Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Monash University

Public University · 4 courses in Computer Science & IT

AUD 39,000 – AUD 52,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1958Founded
86,000Students
30,000International
Admissions open
#37 QS World University Rankings 2026
#5 in Australia

How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #19 (University of Melbourne) to #37 (Monash University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Melbourne is cited most (31,503,308 citations).

Public, private and where they are

2 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Victoria (2) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Melbourne, founded in 1853. Monash University is the largest, with 86,000 students.

What the courses look like

Monash University offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. Monash University is the least expensive at USD 30,000 a year and University of Melbourne the most at USD 32,000; the middle of the range is about USD 32,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Melbourne for Computer Science & IT?

University of Melbourne (QS World #19) and Monash University (QS World #37) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Computer Science & IT in Melbourne?

Of those with published fees, Monash University is the least expensive at about USD 30,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Computer Science & IT in Melbourne?

2 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

Which university has the most Computer Science & IT courses in Melbourne?

Monash University, with 4, ahead of University of Melbourne (1).

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