The University of Melbourne Archives holds University records that it have been determined be retained permanently for their administrative and historical; significance to the University.

These include records relating to University governance and administration beginning with the earliest minutes of Council (1853-) and its committees, Professorial Board; (1855-1978) and Academic Board (1978-); Registrars' correspondence, and Vice-Chancellors' files.

• University Committees
• Registrars' Correspondence
• Vice Chancellors' papers
• Staff records
• University of Melbourne Central Records
• University of Melbourne Office of the Chancellor
• University of Melbourne Department of Human Resources
• University of Melbourne Committee to Investigate the Administrative Structure of the University
• University Of Melbourne. Office for Research and Graduate Studies
• University of Melbourne Solicitor's Office
• University Of Melbourne Council