Join a vibrant community of students, academics and researchers at Australia’s #1 ranked university.

From here, you can go anywhere

No matter where you’ve come from or who you aspire to be, at Melbourne you’ll create a path that’s uniquely yours. From undergraduate study through to specialist graduate study, you’ll develop the depth of knowledge and skills to shape your future. Supported by our global learning community, you’ll combine academic excellence with real-world experiences, graduating with a qualification that places you among the world’s most employable graduates.

Future student events

Focus on Melbourne

Deciding on your undergraduate course?

Join us for a series of information evenings that deep-dive into 12 key study areas ahead of VTAC applications opening.

Find out what you'll study, hear from current students on their Melbourne experience and chat with our academics.

Sessions running 15 April - 8 May 2025.

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LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Flexible and focused degrees

The Melbourne curriculum enables you to explore your passions and develop your strengths, preparing you to progress to a wide range of specialised graduate degrees, or to enter the workforce.

Discover the Melbourne curriculum

CAREERS

Ranked #8 in graduate employability worldwide

Whether you’re choosing your first career, changing direction or looking for a competitive edge, Melbourne can offer you direct pathways to realising your career ambitions.

Choose a career pathway

SCHOLARSHIPS

Get financial support while you study

We offer more than 1200 scholarships and prizes for new and current students, including bursaries to help with financial pressures.

Find a scholarship

STUDENT LIFE

Connect with your community

Connect with others through a range of programs that bring students together including orientation, peer mentoring and student clubs. Find more support from our health, counselling, academic and learning support services.

Explore campus life

Stories, events and ideas from our learning community

Guide: Find the right accommodation for you

With so many accommodation option on offer, this guide can help you find the best option for you

Event: Focus on Melbourne

Join us for a series of information evenings to learn more about our undergraduate courses and graduate pathways

Student story: A place to call home

How Bachelor of Arts student Thomas found community and connections through the Narrm Scholarship Program

Access Melbourne

Our special entry scheme supports students who have faced unique circumstances throughout their schooling.

Undergraduate entry pathways

Haven't met the direct entry requirements? There's more than one way to get into your preferred undergraduate degree.

Graduate Degree Packages

A Graduate Degree Package can help secure your graduate place before you begin your undergraduate studies at Melbourne.

Meet our students

Hear the unique experiences and motivations of our students as they share their personal perspectives of life at Melbourne.

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I’ve developed these really strong connections throughout my degrees and this community on campus has been absolutely key for me. It’s your degree and your pathway to follow and make your own.

Anna, Bachelor of Science/Master of Climate Science
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I chose Melbourne because I sensed a genuine warmth and sense of community here. The University embraces its students, making them feel part of a larger, supportive network that helps them reach their full potential.

Efraimia, Bachelor of Science/Narrm Scholar
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