How to apply
Domestic graduate coursework applicants
Find graduate coursework degrees you want to apply for. There are 400 graduate courses in 18 graduate schools you can choose from.
Options include:
- Graduate certificate – a six month course where you can choose from more than 25 discipline areas. It's a perfect stepping stone to help you return to tertiary study after some time away.
- Graduate diplomas – similar to an undergraduate major and ideally suited as an introduction to a new discipline. It's can be used as a preparatory program if you intend to study at a higher level in an area you have not studied previously.
- Masters by coursework – normally one to two years of study it provides advanced specialist or professional training in a particular discipline or interdisciplinary area and can lead to professional accreditation. Some also offer pathways to doctorate specialisations.
- Professional doctorates – carry out advanced academic and professional study directly relating to a professional role. Completion normally requires doing coursework and a thesis.
Eligibility
Once you know what course you want to study, you’ll need to check that you meet the minimum entry requirements for that degree. Entry requirements include courses requirements, subject prerequisites and English language requirements.
See graduate coursework entry requirements
Fees
Your course fees are based on the course you’re enrolled in and the subject load. Fees for courses will vary.
If you're offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), your course fees will be subsidised by the Australian Government. If a CSP is not available, you may be offered an Australian fee-paying place.
You'll also need to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee and factor in other costs while at university, such as for course materials, excursions, social events, travel and accommodation.
There are scholarships and bursaries that can help with tuition and the cost of living while you study.
To find out how fees are calculated and ways to pay, see Fees & payments
Many course applications require accompanying documentation to prove that you meet eligibility requirements. If you are currently studying, you'll need to provide a transcript of your final results and evidence of completion as soon as they’re available.
Check the graduate degree you're applying for to find out application due dates and before submitting your application.
Special application requirements
Many course applications require accompanying documentation to prove that you meet eligibility requirements. If you are currently studying, you'll need to provide a transcript of your final results and evidence of completion as soon as they’re available.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
You'll need to confirm your Aboriginality to be eligible for Indigenous targeted places and scholarships. If you haven't already done this, see Murrup Barak, Melbourne Institute for Indigenous Development
How to apply
- If you're a new student, you can apply online here. You'll need to provide a copy of your academic results as part of your application. For more information on supporting documentation, see your online application.
- If you're a current student at the University of Melbourne, apply through your student account.
- If you’re a previous University of Melbourne student and/or applicant, you can apply directly online under the ‘Apply as a current/previous applicant or previous student’ section, using your existing Student ID number. Please note that you should not register for a new Student ID number. If you need to reset your password, you will be able to do so here.
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Submit your preferences
You can apply for up to three courses as part of a single application. It is important that you submit only one application at a time with courses listed in order of preference from 1 to 3. If you submit multiple course applications without using the preference system, your assessment will be put on hold.
Your application will be assessed in order of course preference. If your first preference is successful, you will not be assessed for another preference.
If a course has both Commonwealth Supported (CSP) and full fee places available, you only need to select one option per course. You will always be considered for a CSP if available.
If a course offers both full-time and part-time study modes, you only need to select one option at the time of application. You will be able to choose another study mode (if offered) when you enrol.
Don't have your results yet?
You can still apply if you haven't received your final results. If you are in your final year of study, you can apply by providing your most recent transcripts from your previous years of study.
Once your results have been finalised you'll need to submit them before you can receive an unconditional offer.
If personal circumstances have impacted your results, you may also be eligible to apply for special entry access to courses with Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM). GAM offers an opportunity for admission even if your marks are below the standard entry requirements. GAM applicants may also be considered for a Melbourne Graduate Access Bursary or a Commonwealth Supported Place where available.
To check eligibility and apply, see Graduate Access Melbourne.
After you apply, you'll receive a confirmation email with your unique student ID and application reference number. If anything is missing from your application, we will email you.
All communications related to your application, including requests for additional information and application outcomes, will be sent to the email address you registered for your application. To avoid delays, please upload requested information as soon as possible.
You will be able to track the progress of your application via the online Application Portal.
The time it takes to assess applications can vary. If you're applying for the next intake, this will likely be 4 to 8 weeks after we receive all required documents. Future intakes have different assessment timelines.
If your application is successful, the University will email you directly with an offer. If you are unable to provide all supporting documentation, you may receive a conditional offer. You'll need to meet the conditions of your offer before you can accept it.
We have one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia to help with your tuition and living costs.
Scholarships are available for Indigenous students, for students experiencing difficult circumstances, for students undertaking research at an overseas institution, alongside other grants and bursaries offered by faculties. Some you'll automatically be considered for, others you'll need to apply for.
To find the right scholarship for you, see Melbourne Scholarships.
University Accommodation
If you're planning to move to Melbourne for your studies, check if you're eligible for a place through University Accommodation offering student beds in partner accommodation close to campus.
Other accommodation options
There are also other option such as residential colleges, student apartments, share houses, homestay and temporary accommodation.
For help finding a place to live in Melbourne, see Accommodation.