Two men shot near Melbourne University

Two men remain in hospital after being found near Melbourne University with suspected gunshot wounds.

The men, both aged in their 30s, were found slumped in a stolen car on Macarthur Drive around 11.30pm on Thursday night.

The car was found around 100 metres from the nearby Melbourne University.

Both men were taken to hospital, one with multiple injuries.

He is in a critical condition.

The other man has serious lower leg injuries.

A gun and machete were found in the stolen car.

Police are appealing for witnesses.