Access Melbourne

Helping you realise your potential

Our special entry scheme is designed to support students who have faced unique circumstances throughout their schooling to gain entry into their preferred undergraduate degree at Melbourne.

Aligned to VTAC's Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS), Access Melbourne allows us to get a fuller sense of who you are and where you've come from when you apply to study with us.

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Through Access Melbourne we consider the whole picture when you apply for undergraduate study.

There are a variety of circumstances for which you could receive special consideration. You may even qualify for guaranteed entry or a place in your preferred course.

Am I eligible?

You must first meet all of the general eligibility requirements, and at least one of nine special circumstances. You can use the Access Melbourne (SEAS) calculator for an ATAR estimate based on your personal details.

What about my ATAR?

Sometimes your ATAR does not reflect your academic potential. If you're eligible for Study Score Consideration, you may gain entry into your preferred course even if your ATAR is below our published Guaranteed ATARs.

Gain a guaranteed place

As an Access Melbourne applicant, you may be eligible for guaranteed entry. Discover the guaranteed and adjusted ATAR entry requirements you'll need meet to secure your place.

Graduate Degree Packages

A Graduate Degree Package is a combined offer for an undergraduate degree and a place in a specialised professional graduate program. Access Melbourne guaranteed ATARs are now available for select Graduate Degree Packages.

Indigenous students

If you want to study at Melbourne but feel unsure about meeting the requirements, there are Access Melbourne categories, extended pathways and tailored programs available to you.

Narrm Scholarship Program

If you apply through Access Melbourne, you'll be considered for the Narrm Scholarship Program. Narrm Scholars receive a yearly living allowance and tailored academic and wellbeing support. Regional and remote scholars are also eligible for relocation and accommodation allowances.

How to apply

Once you have chosen one or more of the Access Melbourne categories that suit your circumstances, you’ll need to submit a SEAS application through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). We’ve prepared a checklist to help you with this process.

Application checklist