Book a free 20-minute video chat with a current University of Melbourne undergraduate student. Ask about your course, making friends, settling in, and anything else on your mind. It’s an informal chat with a student.
How it works
- Choose a student ambassador and a time that works for you.
- You'll get a confirmation email with a calendar invite and meeting link.
- Join the call and ask what is on your mind.
Good to know
- Available to prospective international students interested in studying a bachelors degree at the University of Melbourne.
- Appointments run from Monday to Thursday. Select your time zone on the booking page and choose a time that suits you.
- Parents and family are welcome to join.
- You can book more than one chat, and you can reschedule from your confirmation email.
- Our student ambassadors cannot provide advice about gaining admission, scholarships, or student visas, and they don’t have information about your application or offer. If you have questions about admission, please contact us.
What other students asked
- Accommodation options: colleges, student housing, renting
- What the course is really like: workload, majors, breadth, the step up from high school
- Making friends and finding your community
- Money: living costs, scholarships, part-time work
- Internships, exchange and where the degree leads
- What they wish they'd known before arriving
Meet your student ambassadors
You don't need to pick someone from your country or your course. Book whoever suits your schedule.
Moeno — Bachelor of Arts, from Japan
Hi! I'm Moeno, a third-year Bachelor of Arts student from Japan. Outside classes, you can find me on the tennis courts or at cafes trying new coffees in Melbourne! If you have any questions about first-year student experiences, UniMelb accommodation, or student life in general, I'm happy to share
Svetlana — Bachelor of Commerce, from Singapore
Hi, I'm Svetlana! I'm a second-year Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Economics and Finance, originally from Singapore. Outside of class, I'm passionate about social impact and do pro-bono consulting for Australian non-profits through Impetus Consulting, and whenever I get the chance, I love heading out for overnight hikes around Victoria. If you're curious about what BCom workloads are really like, or want to know what it's like moving into student accommodation as an under-18 student, I've been there and would love to talk it through!
Emily — Bachelor of Science, from Vietnam
Xin chào! I'm Emily, I'm from Vietnam. My current course is the Bachelor of Science (Psychology major), and I'm approaching third year next semester. I am a curious person and tend to explore a lot. I enjoy reading books and getting my back warmed by the sun on a nice sunny day. I speak to people from many walks of life and experience life in and out of the suburbs, so you could ask me anything from studying tips to how life is in Melbourne!
Hazel — Bachelor of Biomedicine, from Malaysia
Hello, I'm Hazel! I'm from Malaysia and currently in my second year of the Bachelor of Biomedicine. I've played in every music club on campus and am always on the lookout for jazz shows in the city. I also live at Little Hall! If you're wondering about anything Biomed — lab subjects, workload, choosing majors — or anything Little Hall, feel free to book a chat!
Jovina — Bachelor of Science, from India
Hi! I'm Jovina, a second-year Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Engineering) student from Bangalore, India. Outside class I'm part of student clubs and always volunteering on campus. If you're weighing up engineering or science majors, want the honest version of what the workload's like, or you're figuring out how to settle into Melbourne — happy to talk through any of it!
Sochea — Bachelor of Arts, from Cambodia
Hello, I’m Sochea, a final-year student majoring in Politics and Criminology. I grew up in Cambodia, carry Chinese heritage, and Australia blessed me with a third lens to see the world.
Over the years here in Melbourne, I’ve been to 4 AFL matches, 2 Australian Opens, 27 live concerts, and an unreasonable number of restaurants. Safe to safe, I’m passionate about sports, music, and food—all of which Melbourne has plenty to offer.
If you’re curious about studying Politics, working in Parliament, or what’s it like to study and live in Melbourne. Let’s chat!
Shriyans — Bachelor of Arts, from India
Hi, I'm Shriyans - I'm in first year of the Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Economics and Politics. I am originally from Hyderabad, India but completed my high school in Singapore. Outside class I enjoy community engagement through volunteering, love debating & Model UN, and organising events, activities. I also play badminton for my uni accommodation, Lisa Bellear House. As a first-year student myself, I know how it feels to settle in a new country and navigate things like food and making friends, so I can tell you all about it with my recent experience. I look forward to speaking with you and answering your questions! P.S.: If you want the best variety and affordable groceries, go to Queen Victoria Market!
Jace — Bachelor of Science, from USA
Hi, I'm Jace, originally from the United States, I am currently in my second year of the Bachelor of Science. Outside of uni, I play rugby, enjoy cafe hopping, and love to cook. Need help deciding your major or advice on adjusting to Melbourne, I'm your guy, and happy to talk to you about any questions you have.
Sophia — Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor, from Japan
Hi, I’m Sophia - I am currently a second year JD student at the Melbourne Law School, having completed my Bachelor of Arts also at the University of Melbourne in 2024. I’m an international student from Japan and have loved exploring all of the culture (and coffee) Melbourne has to offer! If you’re curious about what real life as a University of Melbourne student entails, or have any questions about the student experience, I’d be happy to talk it through.