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Study at Melbourne

Australia's #1 ranked university

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The University of Melbourne is Australia’s leading public research university, attracting more than 60,000 students from 160 countries each year. Established in 1853, it has grown to become an international leader in research, learning and teaching.

Melbourne is one of the safest and friendliest cities in the world to live, work and study. Many of our Indonesian students get involved in our great community by joining student clubs, participating in music, cultural and sporting events, or indulging in an array of international cuisines. There are more than 1200 enrolled Indonesian students at the university and a large Indonesian community in Melbourne, so you can feel assured that you will feel at home.

  • # 1 in Australia
  • # 14 in the world
  • # 8 in the world for employability

Source: QS World Rankings 2024 and QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022

Our entry requirements

We accept the Australian Year 12, International Baccalaureate, A Levels, US High School Diplomas, and Indian CBSE curriculum for direct entry. Students must achieve the minimum overall GPA in Year 12, have completed any course prerequisite subjects and meet English language requirements to be eligible for direct entry into a bachelor degree.

For students who are studying Indonesian national curriculum or SMA national, students must achieve the minimum overall GPA in Year 12, achieve a required test score, have completed any course prerequisite subjects and meet English language requirements to be considered for direct entry into a bachelor degree. Otherwise, Trinity College Foundation Studies (TCFS) is the University’s preferred foundation studies program and pathway for international students seeking entry into the University’s undergraduate degrees.

Scholarships for students from Indonesia

We offer a large variety of scholarships with different eligibility criteria, so there’s a good chance you’ll find one that suits you. Scholarships aren't just for high achievers. We also award scholarships that recognise individual circumstances. Wherever you are, whatever your passion, a Melbourne scholarship can help you turn ambition into achievement.

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Explore our University Accommodation

Need somewhere to live while you study? There are a range of accommodation types, at different price points, available to you. Explore shared apartments, studio rooms, dorms, colleges and other options.

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Hear from students

Learn more about student life, internships, volunteering, clubs and societies, and the impact Melbourne has already made on our current students.

It brings me a sense of pride to be attending the university accredited for its strong academic reputation. With my pursuit of knowledge in science, I believe that UniMelb offers one of the top research technologies and facilities to accommodate my studies.

Gaby Leonita Arifin, Bachelor of Science, Food Science
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The campus facilities are great, the campus layout is beautiful, the staff and students are very friendly, and the libraries are excellent. Finally, the city of Melbourne, which is famous for being so beautiful, is another reason to make the University of Melbourne your next place to study.

Adifyan Rahmat Asga, Master of Laws
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The University of Melbourne offers many important skills to its students, but what I am looking forward to the most would be enhancing my social skills by working together with many different people as well as learning independently.

Alexandra Irena, Bachelor of Commerce, Finance
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I learned technical skills using software through the assessments, experienced working for a client and how to work in teams and communicate properly.

Nicholas Axel Sugiarto (Indonesia) Bachelor of Design
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Indonesia at Melbourne

The Indonesia at Melbourne blog presents analysis, research and commentary on contemporary Indonesia from academics and postgraduate students. The emphasis is on politics but the blog also covers law, anthropology, culture, history, economics, architecture and public health, reflecting the diversity of expertise on contemporary Indonesia at the university.

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MEET EMMY AMALIA

Country Manager (Indonesia)
Emmy has more than 15 years of experience in international higher education especially in Australia as a country destination. She is responsible for student recruitment in Indonesia for the University of Melbourne. Emmy is always excited to meet new people, introduce them to life in Melbourne, and connect them to the Indonesian student community at the University. Also, she loves to share information about foods to explore in Melbourne.

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