Domestic applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident, or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa.

Application closing dates

Processing time

The indicative turnaround timeframe for application assessment is between 4–8 weeks from the time you submit all supporting documentation.

Supporting documents for your application

• Evidence of meeting the University’s English Language Requirements.
• Transcripts for all university level study attempted or completed outside the University of Melbourne, including an explanation of the grading system used.
• If the documents are not in English, they must be accompanied by an official certified English translation.
• If currently studying, provide your results to date including enrolled subjects. You can submit your final transcript and completion statement once available.
• Completion statements or graduation certificates (where applicable).
• A personal statement of less than 500 words (recommended).
• Current curriculum vitae (CV) or employer reference if evidence of relevant professional experience is required.
• If you intend to apply for Graduate Access Melbourne you may need to provide supporting evidence with your course application.

Graduate Access Melbourne

Find out if you're eligible for Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM). Applicants should prepare their GAM applications as early as possible as GAM applications and all supporting documentation must be uploaded at the same time as your course application. GAM may assist you in getting a course offer or even a scholarship.

Frequently asked questions

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