Melbourne Graduate School of Education

What Melbourne Graduate School of Education does

The Melbourne Graduate School of Education operates as the Faculty of Education at the University of Melbourne, a constituent academic unit of Australia's top-ranked university for Education and Training (QS #1 nationally, #15 globally for 2026). It delivers postgraduate education programs including master's and doctoral research degrees, education breadth studies for undergraduates, and a portfolio of applied research initiatives spanning QuickSmart numeracy and literacy intervention programs, Pathways2Participation for school attendance, the Next Level Collaboration autism support program, Melbourne Metrics for assessment innovation, Ngarrngga for Indigenous education, the Neurodiversity Project, the Applied Learning Toolkit, and the SWISP Living Lab on climate engagement. The Talking Teaching podcast reaches listeners in 135 countries and the Dean's Lecture Series anchors public engagement.

Technology components include VR simulations with generative AI-powered avatars for school leadership training, machine learning analytics on a large-scale longitudinal student wellbeing databank, and person-centered analytic methods. Revenue is generated through postgraduate tuition fees and competitive research grants, including ARC Linkage Grants, Medical Research Future Fund awards, and National Autism Strategy funding. Distribution occurs via the University study portal for prospective students, direct institutional partnerships with school systems (Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools, Autism Spectrum Australia), government departments (Victorian Department of Education, Commonwealth Government), and international academic partners spanning Bhutan, India, Singapore, and the Maldives. The faculty operates as a public, government-affiliated entity within the University of Melbourne with no private equity or venture capital ownership.

Name

Melbourne Graduate School of Education

Legal name

The University of Melbourne

Website

https://education.unimelb.edu.au

Company type

Public

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Melbourne Graduate School of Education, operating as the Faculty of Education at the University of Melbourne, delivers postgraduate education programs and applied research for graduate students, K-12 educators, and international partners, ranked #1 in Australia and #15 globally for Education.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Graduate Schools of Education (M.Ed., Ed.D., Ph.D.) (EDAHAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF), Secondary & Subject-Area Teacher Preparation Programs (STEM, Humanities, etc.) (EDAHAFAH), Graduate & Professional School Preparation (EDALABAI)

Keywords

• Graduate education programs
• Education research
• Teacher training
• Educational leadership
• Higher education

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Graduate Education Programs: Postgraduate education programs including master's degrees and graduate research programs. Revenue generated through student tuition fees for graduate courses in teaching and educational leadership.
2. Research Grants and Funding: Significant research funding from government bodies including MRFF grants, ARC Linkage Grants, and National Autism Strategy funding. Over $1.1M in ARC Linkage Grants awarded.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Melbourne Graduate School of Education (Faculty of Education at the University of Melbourne) offers postgraduate education programs from master's to doctoral levels, undergraduate breadth studies in education, and specialized intervention programs like QuickSmart Numeracy and Literacy. It also conducts impactful education research and delivers professional development for educators, school leaders, and education systems across Australia and internationally.

Product overview

The Melbourne Graduate School of Education (Faculty of Education at University of Melbourne) offers a comprehensive portfolio of postgraduate education programs and research initiatives. The core offering includes graduate research courses (master's to doctoral), education breadth studies for undergraduates, and specialized programs like the QuickSmart Numeracy and Literacy programs. Supporting products include the Talking Teaching Podcast (reaching 135 countries), Dean's Lecture Series, and Melbourne Metrics for assessment innovation. Research initiatives include the Neurodiversity Project, Ngarrngga Indigenous education resources, Next Level Collaboration autism support, Pathways2Participation attendance framework, Applied Learning Toolkit, and SWISP Living Lab climate education program. The institution is ranked #1 in Australia and #15 globally for Education (QS 2026).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Talking Teaching Podcast: Flagship podcast of the Faculty of Education bringing together leading researchers, educators, principals and policymakers to explore ideas shaping the future of education.
• Melbourne Metrics
• Ngarrngga

Products and services

• Graduate Research Courses Research programs from master's to doctoral levels that prioritize research discovery and produce evidence capable of shaping educational policy or improving teaching practices. Offered to prospective graduate researchers seeking advanced scholarly training in education.
• Education Breadth Studies Breadth subjects allowing undergraduate students to explore education-related subjects outside their main degree, linking personal interests with educational ideas through innovative teaching with potential specialisations.
• QuickSmart Numeracy and Literacy Programs Intervention programs for students experiencing learning difficulties and disabilities, co-developed by Professor Lorraine Graham, supporting more than 12,000 students across over 1,000 schools nationwide. Designed for K-12 schools seeking evidence-based numeracy and literacy interventions.
• Applied Learning Toolkit Comprehensive toolkit developed in partnership with the Australia India Institute to help educators embed authentic, practice-based learning into teaching, structured across five key areas: learning ecosystems, curriculum design, pedagogy, assessment and partnerships. Targeted at educators in Australia and India.

Quantifiable outcome

• QuickSmart programs have supported more than 12,000 students across over 1,000 schools
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026MRFF-funded project expanding and evaluating Next Level Collaboration program across 10 specialist Aspect schools. Uses collaborative gaming as tool for autistic children aged 8-12.
• Reframing AutismcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Consortium lead for $455,000 National Autism Strategy project to improve autism assessment and diagnosis experiences for autistic people and families.
• Whereto ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026Lead partner in developing Australia's first National Media Literacy Strategy for the Commonwealth Government. Researchers contributing expertise in media literacy, youth wellbeing, digital citizenship, and AI.
• Victorian Department of EducationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026ARC Linkage Partner for Student Well-being and Learning project ($758,393) using machine learning and person-centered methods for sector-wide longitudinal analyses.
• CSIROmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026ARC Linkage Partner for research collaboration on student wellbeing and education outcomes.
• Murdoch Children's Research InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026ARC Linkage Partner for student wellbeing and learning research.
• TLC Early Learning and Aged Care MordiallocminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026ARC Linkage Partner for intergenerational care research.
• Echoes Montessori PreschoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026ARC Linkage Partner for research on co-located intergenerational care.
• ECH Retirement Living Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026ARC Linkage Partner for Growing Up, Ageing Well project exploring co-located aged care and early childhood services.
• Deakin UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2026Partnership with Professor Glenn Melvin from Deakin University on Pathways2Participation (P2P) project - a multi-tiered system of support framework for Australian schools to address chronic absenteeism through prevention and early intervention.
• Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2026Pathways2Participation implementation partnership with MACS schools for case-control trial measuring impact on attendance, chronic absenteeism, and staff confidence in attendance interventions.
• Australia India InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026Partnership led by Associate Professor Shelley Gillis to develop Applied Learning Toolkit for educators in Australia and India, supported by Australian Government Department of Education.
• Tata Institute of Social SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026Indian partner contributing to Applied Learning Toolkit development through workshops, field visits, and consultation.
• International Institute of Information Technology BangalorecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026Indian partner for Applied Learning Toolkit project contributing expertise to workshops and ongoing consultation.
• Royal University of BhutancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025MOU partnership focused on wellbeing, inclusion, values-based education, and sustainability. Includes student exchange programs for Master of Teaching students and collaboration on education philosophy.
• Deakin UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Interinstitutional Sustainability and Education Network partner, bringing together graduate researchers and students for sustainability seminars.
• RMIT UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Interinstitutional Sustainability and Education Network partner for collaborative sustainability seminars.
• BHPmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud supporter of Ngarrngga project - a Taungurung word meaning to know, to hear, to understand - supporting educators to showcase Indigenous Knowledge.
• Victorian Curriculum and Assessment AuthoritymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner for Matching for Success ARC Linkage project redesigning university selection approaches.
• Universities Admissions Centre (NSW & ACT) Pty LtdmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner for Matching for Success project exploring modern assessments and credentials for university selection.
• Victorian Tertiary Admissions CentremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner for Matching for Success ARC Linkage project.
• South Australian Tertiary Admissions CentremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner for Matching for Success ARC Linkage project.
• Big Picture Education LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner for Matching for Success project.
• Koshland Education Innovation LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner for Matching for Success project.
• Education Services Australia LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner for Matching for Success project.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• UCL Institute of Education: The world's #1 ranked education faculty (QS by Subject) offering graduate research, teacher training, and large-scale education research. Comparable in scale, scope, and global brand, but with broader portfolio and deeper international footprint.
• Harvard Graduate School of Education: Elite global graduate education school with research, professional development, and policy influence. Comparable in offering graduate research and applied edtech pilots, but with larger endowment and broader international reach.
• Stanford Graduate School of Education: Top-tier global education school with strong edtech, learning sciences, and leadership development programs. Comparable in graduate research and innovation focus, especially the VR/AI leadership simulations, and operates at larger scale.
• Columbia University - Teachers College: Elite US graduate education and psychology school with deep applied research and professional development offerings. Comparable in graduate programs, professional development, and applied interventions in schools.
• University of Cambridge - Faculty of Education: Leading UK research-intensive education faculty with graduate research degrees and policy-influencing research. Similar profile in graduate research and policy partnerships, with a different geographic focus.

Regional players

• Nanyang Technological University - National Institute of Education (NIE): Singapore's premier teacher education and education research institute, with regional reach across Southeast Asia. Comparable in graduate research, teacher preparation, and school partnerships, and a natural regional partner.

Direct peers

• Monash University - Faculty of Education: Another top-ranked Australian education faculty offering graduate research, teacher preparation, and applied research programs. Directly competes for graduate students, K-12 contracts, and research grants in the same Australian policy environment.
• University of Queensland - School of Education: Leading Australian education school offering graduate research degrees, teacher preparation, and applied research. Comparable target segments, research funding base, and partnership models in Australian education.
• University of Sydney - Faculty of Education and Social Work: Major Australian education faculty with comparable postgraduate programs, teacher preparation, and large-scale research funding. Competes head-to-head for graduate students, international cohorts, and policy partnerships.

Others

• Education Services Australia: Australian government-owned education services provider that partners with the Faculty on the Matching for Success ARC Linkage project. An ecosystem participant and potential commercialization channel rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/EducationMelbourne
• Facebookfacebook.com/eduunimelb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/melbourne-graduate-school-of-education
• Instagraminstagram.com/eduunimelb

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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