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Resources for your school and students

Guide your students to the right decision for their future, with access to all the information you need about studying at the University of Melbourne.

2025 publications will be available from March onward.

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2024 digital course guides

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Open Day 2024

Students and their families can now register for Open Day at our Parkville and Southbank campuses on Sunday 18 August.

There are over 400 in-person experiences on offer, including expos, workshops, tours and information sessions.

Once they've registered, students can explore the full program and personalise their schedule based on their interests and study ambitions.

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Events calendar

Save the date for these upcoming on-campus and online events for your students to learn more and experience Melbourne.

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The Melbourne curriculum is a distinctive approach to education that sets it apart from most other Australian universities. Students are empowered to direct their own learning experience, building a degree based on their unique strengths and passions.

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Flexible, focused degree structure

Students can find their own path at Melbourne from a choice of over 100 study areas. They're able to explore their interests and develop deep expertise in their chosen discipline, while having the flexibility to specialise when they're ready.

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Transformative learning experiences

Studying at Australia’s largest research university will mean students have access to the latest thinking, approaches and practices in their chosen field, while working alongside globally recognised academics and researchers.

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A welcoming, supportive community

Students will join a thriving, diverse community with plentiful opportunities to deepen their connections, including social societies and clubs, student-led events, volunteering opportunities, and more.

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Proven career outcomes

Graduates emerge from Melbourne with the skills, industry connections and flexible, well-rounded mindset to tackle future problems with innovation. It's why they're consistently ranked among the world’s most employable.

Find out key information related to applying to Melbourne, the student support services available, graduate study pathway options and more.

Interstate applications

Webinars are available for high school students across Australia and New Zealand to learn more about their study options, entry requirements and how to apply through VTAC.

Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS)

Access Melbourne takes students' personal circumstances into consideration alongside their VTAC application and ATAR.

Support for Indigenous students

We have a thriving, friendly community of over 500 Indigenous students, supported by specialty programs including academic assistance and mentoring.

Graduate Degree Packages

Year 12 students can bundle an undergraduate degree offer with one of our graduate programs. Each Graduate Degree Package has it's own unique VTAC code, with domestic students eligible for CSP places for both degrees.

Equivalent subjects

If current or previous studies do not satisfy the published prerequisites for an undergraduate degree, equivalent subjects can be considered for entry.

Entry pathways

For students who haven't met the direct entry requirements there are diplomas, foundation studies and supported programs to help them study with us.

Our comprehensive scholarship program is designed to help students build on their potential as they study.

There are a variety of scholarship types, awarded based on academic merit, recognising individual circumstances, relocating to Melbourne and more. View all scholarships on our dedicated website.

Hansen Scholarship Program

Awarded to approx 20 exceptional domestic students for academic success, resilience to adversity, and demonstrated commitment to helping and leading others. Benefits include free accommodation, generous financial support and mentorship. Applications open in Term 1 for Year 12 students each year.

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Narrm Scholarship Program

Provides financial and enrichment support to eligible Indigenous Australians and students applying to study through Access Melbourne (SEAS) commencing in 2024 or later. Includes the Narrm Scholarship and Melbourne Relocation Scholarship.

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Melbourne Chancellor's Scholarship

Automatically considered as part of a VTAC application, this scholarship provides fee exemptions and a guaranteed place in the graduate program of their choice. Domestic students also receive a living allowance for up to three years.

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Elite Athlete Program

This program recognises elite student-athletes with a range of in-kind support, flexible study assistance and financial aid and scholarships.

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Accommodation scholarships and bursaries

There are a range of scholarship options available to students to support their stay in University of Melbourne accommodation.

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Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars program

Supports academic enrichment and guidance in the transition from high school to university. For Victorian Year 11-12 (and select NSW/SA) students.

Extension Program

Enables high achieving Year 12 students the chance to earn an ATAR contribution by completing university subjects while still at school.

School outreach programs

Interactive workshops, activities, camps and summer schools for all secondary year levels designed to engage students in a range of disciplines.

Latest news

Fifth cohort of Hansen Scholars join the University of Melbourne

14 February 2024
Eighteen students from across Australia have been awarded the 2024 Hansen Scholarship, the University of Melbourne’s most generous and broad-based undergraduate scholarship....

Expanded support for students from all backgrounds with Narrm Scholarship Program

20 November 2023
The University of Melbourne has launched the new Narrm Scholarship Program. This is a commitment to scholarships and enrichment activities on which the University will spend $...