38. University of Melbourne
Location: Where possible, direct your correspondence to the general manager of the relevant faculty. Other correspondence should be addressed to:
The Provost, The University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010, Australia.
History
Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne is a public-spirited institution that makes distinctive contributions to society in research, teaching and knowledge transfer.
Melbourne's teaching excellence has been rewarded two years in a row by grants from the Commonwealth Government's Learning and Teaching Performance Fund for Australian universities that demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching and learning.
Melbourne was also one of only three Australian universities to win ten citations -- the maximum number of awards possible -- under the Carrick Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning. The citations recognise commitment by university staff who have shown outstanding leadership and innovation in teaching, and dedication and enthusiasm for student learning.
Courses offered
The university's innovative New Generation degrees have more than 80 major fields of study between them. After you graduate, you have the option of moving straight into your career or doing further study, either in a professional area or research.
Admission procedure/cycle (month/date)
As an international student, before you apply for an undergraduate course, check that you:
- Satisfy the entry requirements for your course
- Meet the English language requirements
- Have or can get the appropriate visa to study in Australia
- Understand the fees that apply, the scholarships available and that you may be eligible for financial assistance.
If you are studying year 12 in Australia, you should apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). Full details about the VTAC application process can be found at the VTAC website or by purchasing the VTAC Guide from a newsagent. All other international students may submit their applications direct to the university or through one of its overseas representatives. There is a $A100 assessment fee for applications. There are three other options:
- Apply online: You can apply online direct to the university
- Apply by mail: Download the application form from the official website and send it to:
- General Manager, International Admissions, International Centre, The University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010 Australia
- Apply in person in your country: The university has a number of overseas representatives in a variety of countries. Search its list of overseas representatives from the website to find one near you.
Application closing dates*
- Semester 1: late December
- Semester 2: 31 May
*Note: International students who are currently studying the VCE or IB at a Victorian secondary school apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (see closing dates for Australian undergraduate students at the official website).
For graduate international students, the considerations before applying are the same as those mentioned earlier, with one addition -- you have to think about how you will support yourself financially. The modes of application, too, are similar -- online, by mail or in person in your country.
Application closing dates
- Semester 1 entry: 31 October (for commencement in February of the following year)
- Semester 2 entry: 30 April (for commencement in July)
Before submitting applications for the following courses please confirm the closing date with the relevant faculty or graduate school.
- Graduate Dental Science, Medicine, Physiotherapy coursework programmes: See the Faculty website
- Melbourne JD: See the Melbourne Law School website
- Graduate Physiotherapy coursework programmes: 1 September
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: 20 December
- Doctor of Optometry: Refer to the Melbourne Graduate School of Science website
Late applications may be accepted in special circumstances. However, students are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid visa delays.
When you are applying for graduate research at Melbourne, completing the application form is actually one of the final steps in the process. Before you start, you need to identify your research interests and potential supervisors and make a supervision enquiry. Then you are ready to complete the application form. For more details, refer to the university's website.
The scholarship application closing dates for international graduate research students are:
- 31 August: Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship applications
- 31 October: All other international scholarship applications
Tentative cost of courses
Tuition fees for all courses are charged for each year that you are enrolled. You will pay tuition fees according to your exact enrolment in any given semester.
Detailed fee information, including the fee policy covering your enrolment, will be provided when you are offered a place at the University of Melbourne.
Fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted each year to take into account price and demand factors for courses and groups of subjects.
For more information, refer to the official website of the university.
Scholarships offered
Scholarship programmes recognise academic achievement and provide access to students who might otherwise be excluded from tertiary study. Programmes include:
- Scholarships available through the university
- Scholarships available through the Australian Government and AusAid
- Other scholarships
Refer to the website for further details.
Presence in India: The University of Melbourne established the Australia India Institute in October 2008.
The university's aim was to establish a world-class Australia India Institute based at the University of Melbourne, acknowledged for its regional leadership in research, graduate training, executive briefings, policy advice and knowledge partnerships for the benefit of both countries and the broader Asia Pacific region. Both the University of New South Wales and La Trobe University were also founding partners.
The Australia India Institute's core activities are to:
- Operate as a national epicentre of information on India
- Build India knowledge in the Australian government, business and general communities
- Engage in practical collaborative research around priority areas
- Develop and enhance skills with postgraduate level teaching and exchanges
- Provide consultancies on issues of national priority
- International conferences, community engagement and cultural dialogues
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