Meet our students

Melbourne is home to many different stories. From illustrating fantasy novels, to conducting X-rays on gibbons or learning about rocket science – each one is unique. Hear from our students as they share experiences from UniMelb and beyond.

Arts graduate on how Melbourne deepened his connections to community and himself

For Kaantju, Girrumay and Badu man, Ethan Savage, studying at UniMelb gave him the chance to find a new home in a new city, meet lifelong friends and connect to his First Nations heritage.

Why an aspiring Vietnamese entrepreneur chose Melbourne to launch his career

From Vietnam, Nhat Duy Do is a recipient of the Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship. Nhat is currently studying the Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Marketing. For Nhat, The University of Melbourne is the ideal place to launch his dream of running his own business

UniMelb the launchpad for global success for this international student

From Vietnam, Le Thao Anh is a recipient of the Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship. She is currently studying the Bachelor of Biomedicine, majoring in Pharmacology.

Embracing Melbourne life as an international student

From Pennsylvania, United States, Lleyton Slaysman is a first year Undergraduate student studying a Bachelor of Commerce.

Moving to Melbourne to make an impact beyond the classroom

Indy is a recipient of the Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship.  She is studying a Bachelor of Commerce and hopes to work in humanitarian aid in the future.

How an honours year can enrich your undergraduate degree

The decision to pursue what she loves and walk through life with an open and inquisitive mind has seen Bachelor of Design student and freelance illustrator, Sophie Schultz carve her own unique path at the University of Melbourne.

Finding connections and your path at Melbourne 

Xinpei Song is a Bachelor of Design student who moved to Melbourne from China "to meet people from different cultures and gain a new type of learning pattern." She decided to choose the University of Melbourne because it "has a good reputation internationally" and "the access requirements were relatively easy for me to meet."

Pathway to success: From Vietnam to UniMelb and beyond

Meet Bachelor of Commerce student, Alice and learn more about the opportunities available as an international student.