Undergraduate course transfer applications
If you're currently studying an undergraduate degree at the University of Melbourne and considering switching to a different course, you can apply for an internal transfer by following the process on this page.
Types of course transfers
If you're looking for an internal graduate course transfer, see current student transfers.
You’re eligible to apply for an undergraduate internal course transfer if you are currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree at the University of Melbourne and have successfully completed, or are on track to complete, at least 37.5 credit points.
Internal transfers to another undergraduate course are completed through our undergraduate course transfer form. This form is only available in the lead-up to Semester 1 (start-year) and Semester 2 (mid-year) intakes.
Your application will be considered alongside all external applications. Selection is based on several factors, including satisfying the entry requirements, the availability of places and your academic performance.
If you wish to transfer from a degree at another institution in Australia, please apply for the undergraduate course you’re interested in.
- Domestic applications are made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)
- International applications are made directly to the University of Melbourne through our online application system.
You may need to supply detailed subject information about subjects you have already completed at other institutions if you wish to be assessed for advanced standing (credit).
Your application will be considered alongside all external applications. Selection is based on several factors, including satisfying the entry requirements, the availability of places and your academic performance.
If you're a domestic student and you wish to leave the University of Melbourne, you'll need to withdraw from your course.
An alternative to withdrawing completely from your course is to take a leave of absence, if you need to take a break and believe you will return to your Melbourne degree.
International students who have accepted an offer from the University of Melbourne and been granted a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and wish to transfer providers within the first six months of study must apply for a release from the University of Melbourne before accepting an offer at another institution.
For more information:
Information for international students
Changing your course or switching to another provider may affect your student visa. There are several steps you must take to ensure your visa and correct enrolment are valid. If you are applying to transfer to the University of Melbourne within six months of commencing a course at another institution, you must provide evidence of release from that institution as part of your application to transfer.
Find out more at International student support – Changing course providers.
How to apply for an internal course transfer
Applying to transfer to another undergraduate course through the internal course transfer process allows the University to assess your application using your existing academic record and high school qualifications.
- You don’t need to upload any documents when submitting the internal transfer form.
- If further evidence is needed to confirm that you meet subject prerequisites, you’ll be contacted after your application has been assessed.
- There is no application fee for internal course transfer applications.
- Applications are assessed in line with the University’s academic calendar, including results release and semester intake dates.
Courses available for internal transfer
You can apply to transfer into all undergraduate courses. If you are enrolled through a Graduate Degree Package, you can apply to transfer undergraduate courses, but your Graduate Degree Package will lapse. You'll need to apply directly for the graduate course in your final year of study.
- Some courses are only available for internal transfer at the Semester 1 (start-year) intake. Semester 2 (mid-year) course transfers are dependent on the number of places available in the course.
- Additional selection requirements apply for the Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Music, such as a portfolio, audition or interview.
- Submitting an internal course transfer application does not guarantee an offer.
- Offers are subject to meeting entry requirements and the availability of places.
- We encourage you to apply early, as internal course applications may close earlier due to strict quota restrictions.
Key dates
- Semester 1, 2027 intake (start-year/February): Applications open 1 September–31 October.
- For Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Music: Applications open 1–30 September.
After you apply
You must remain enrolled in your current course and re-enrol in units for the following year during the designated re-enrolment period.
You also need to pay any outstanding fees related to your current enrolment.
To withdraw your application while it is being assessed – either before or after the closing date – please contact Stop 1.
Applicants with at least one-year of Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (EFTSL) will be assessed based on their Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and whether they meet any subject prerequisites and competitive entry thresholds.
Applicants with less than 1 EFTSL will be assessed using a combination of their WAM and secondary school results, dependent on the course and amount of tertiary study completed.
Applicants seeking to transfer into a Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Music degree will be selected based on the outcome of a talent-based assessment.
After you submit your application, you will receive a conditional offer within 5–10 business days outlining the requirements you must meet to be eligible for a course offer.
Once your semester results are released, we’ll reassess your conditional offer. If you meet all conditions, we’ll issue an unconditional offer with instructions and key dates for withdrawing from your current course and enrolling in the new one.
If your application is unsuccessful, you will be notified. You may choose to apply again in the next intake or explore alternative entry pathways by contacting Stop 1.
Applying for advanced standing (credit)
Advanced standing – also known as credit or recognition of prior learning – is not automatically assessed when you apply for an internal transfer. If you want to be considered for credit, you need to submit a separate advanced standing application after you receive an offer for your new undergraduate course. Advanced standing is granted only for completed subjects that closely match the content, level and learning outcomes of subjects in your new degree. Credit assessments follow their own timeline and may take several weeks to process. You will be notified once the assessment is complete.
Domestic students can submit their advanced standing application after receiving and accepting their offer. Domestic applicants will still receive their unconditional offer as soon as all conditions are met, even if the credit assessment is not yet complete. The credit will be processed separately and may be finalised after your offer has been issued.
For international students, an advanced standing application must be submitted before the University can issue an unconditional offer. Even if you have already met all the academic and English language conditions of your offer, your unconditional offer will only be released once your credit application has been finalised. This process is required so that your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) reflects your correct course duration.
Get support
If you need help transferring courses and understanding your study options, contact Stop 1. They can step you through the process and answer any questions you may have.
Frequently asked questions
If you are a current student who commenced your studies as an international student and have recently been granted Australian permanent residency, you are required to be assessed for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Follow our change of citizenship instructions, and once you have confirmation that your citizenship has been updated, admissions will create and assess a CSP course application on your behalf. You will be assessed competitively against all other domestic students in the course (both newly commencing and current students). If your application is not successful, your current fee-paying place will remain unaffected.
Most scholarships will continue when you change to another course within the University. However, the duration of the scholarship will not be extended and therefore may not cover the full length of the course you are transferring to.
If your scholarship offer includes a condition that requires you to be enrolled in a specific course, your scholarship will cease when you withdraw from your course. Be sure to review your scholarship terms and seek advice if needed before applying.
If you were not offered a scholarship at the time you started your current course at the University, you will not be reconsidered for a scholarship when you apply for an internal course transfer.
If you transfer into an alternate undergraduate course, your Graduate Degree Package place will lapse. You will need to apply directly to the graduate course during the final year of your undergraduate studies.
Your eligibility for the graduate course will be determined by your undergraduate academic performance.
You can still list another University of Melbourne course as a VTAC preference alongside courses from other institutions, and you will be assessed as part of the VTAC offer rounds. If you have applied for a University of Melbourne course transfer through VTAC, please do not complete the internal undergraduate course transfer form.
No. Deferrals are not permitted for internal transfer applications. If you receive an offer, you are expected to commence in the specified intake. If you are not ready to commence at that time, you may decline your offer and submit a new application for a future intake when internal transfer applications reopen.