Entry requirements for exchange and study abroad

To be eligible for exchange or study abroad, you’ll need to meet the University’s entry requirements. This includes minimum academic requirements, English language requirements, and any subject-specific prerequisites.

To understand what you can study and any faculty-specific requirements or restrictions, see What you can study. If you need help, you can get support through your home institution or contact us via the Support page.

Undergraduate and graduate study

To be eligible for undergraduate study, you must have completed at least two semesters of full-time study in a bachelors degree outside Australia by the time you start at the University of Melbourne.

To be eligible for our graduate coursework study, you must have completed the equivalent of a bachelor's degree and be enrolled in a degree outside Australia by the time you start at the University of Melbourne.

For all undergraduate and graduate study, including research, you’ll also need to meet a minimum academic standard (GPA). As a guide, this includes:

Equivalent results from other grading systems will also be considered. Contact the Global Learning team if your country is not listed above.

Graduate research programs

If you’re applying for a research placement (masters or PhD level), you’ll need to meet additional requirements as part of your application.

This includes:

• Providing a one-page research proposal
• Outlining your proposed research period (dates)
• A study plan for any subjects you wish to undertake
• An official letter or email securing a University of Melbourne academic supervisor who agrees to support your project and act as a temporary supervisor while you are on exchange.

For more information, see Research program.

If you study at an institution where English is the language of instruction and all subjects are taught and assessed in English, this will meet the English Language requirement for exchange and study abroad at the University of Melbourne.

You’ll need to meet the University’s English language requirements if your current or previous study was not conducted in English.

You can demonstrate this in several ways:

• If you have a non-English speaking background, you can take an approved English language test.
• If you have an English-speaking background, you can meet the requirement through completion of an approved secondary school English subject.

If you’re applying based on an English language test or English subject, you’ll need to meet the required scores or grades for our undergraduate English language requirements.

Information for applicants from Europe

Some European applicants may meet the English language requirement through recognised school or national qualifications.

You may also be eligible if you provide a language reference letter from your home institution stating your proficiency is equivalent to a C1 level under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Country-specific qualifications (Europe)

• Denmark: Studentereksamen English A (grade 7) or English B (grade 10)
• Finland: Ylioppilastutkintoto/Lukionpäästötodishis Grade 8 or higher in English or English A in final year
• Germany: Abitur Grade 10 in Leistungskurs English
• Netherlands: VWO Grade 8 in final year English
• Norway: Vitnemal Grade 4 in final year English
• Sweden: Avgangsbetyg/Slutbetyg VG/grade 4 or C in English 6

Some subjects have prerequisites that you’ll need to meet to be eligible for admission. Prerequisites are usually based on prior study in specific subjects or disciplines, and they ensure you have suitable background knowledge.

You can find subject prerequisites in the Handbook's individual subject pages.

Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee access to all subjects.