Exchange
Be nominated by your home institution to study at the University of Melbourne, and continue paying tuition fees there. Available if your university has an exchange agreement with us.
Study abroad
Apply directly to the University of Melbourne for a semester or year of study. A flexible option if your university isn’t an exchange partner.
Research program
Undertake a short-term research placement as part of your postgraduate degree, working with a University of Melbourne academic.
Are you a current student looking to go on a global experience?
As a current University of Melbourne student, you can take your studies overseas and gain a global perspective as part of your degree. Study abroad for a semester, a year, or choose a short-term program during the summer or winter break – ideal if you can’t commit to a longer stay or your course structure is less flexible.
Plan your inbound journey
Follow the steps below to plan your exchange or study abroad experience.
Why Melbourne?
Study at Australia’s #1 university
Average of latest ARWU, QS and Times Higher Education (THE) global university rankings
Join a global community with students from around the world. 200+ partner universities in over 40 countries
Choose from hundreds of disciplines aligned to your degree, from business and engineering to law, science or music
Access dedicated student support for exchange and study abroad while in Melbourne
Study for one or two semesters at undergraduate or graduate level, or undertake a research program
What's it like to study abroad at the University of Melbourne?
Support and contact
You’ll be supported by dedicated education abroad advisers at every stage of your journey – from choosing your program and applying, through to arrival, orientation and settling into life in Melbourne.
Visit Support and program completion, or contact our support team.