International applications

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Your undergraduate degree is often your first university degree. The University of Melbourne offers degrees in more than 100 major fields of study. Studying an undergraduate degree with at Melbourne gives you the option to gain broad exposure to different ideas, approaches, and ways of thinking across many disciplines. You may choose to focus on one area of study from day one or keep your options open and discover new possibilities along the way.

If you are an international student currently studying an Australian Year 12 or the IB in Australia, you may also qualify for a Graduate Degree Package depending on the entry score you achieve.

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Check eligibility and fees

Eligibility

All undergraduate degrees have different entry requirements. Check the entry requirements for the degree(s) that interests you to ensure that you meet the minimum eligibility requirements this includes subject prerequisites, English language requirements, and meeting Australian student visa conditions.

If your preferred course has a duration of less than one academic year, you'll need to apply as an exchange or study abroad student. This is a separate application process.

If you're under 18 years of age, you'll need to have appropriate accommodation, support and general welfare arrangements in place before you can accept your offer.

Requirements for international applicants under 18 years old

University Fees

As an international student, you'll enrol at the University as a full-fee paying student.

University fees are not based on your chosen degree. Undergraduate tuition fees differ based on your enrolled subjects each academic semester. The cost of individual subjects within a course may vary. You can find fee estimates on every course page.

You'll also need to factor in other expenses while at university including course materials, excursions, social events, travel and accommodation.

Learn more about fees & payments

Submit your application

There are three different ways to apply for an undergraduate degree at Melbourne as an international student. All new direct international applicants are required to pay an application fee of AUD$130. You will be prompted to pay this fee at the end of the online application process.

1. Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)

If you are an international student completing these qualifications you should apply to the University via VTAC:

• an Australian Year 12 (worldwide)
• an International Baccalaureate in Australia or New Zealand
• a University of Melbourne internal transfer.

Learn more about VTAC

2. Apply directly to the University of Melbourne

If you're a new student, you can apply directly to the University online. Check the undergraduate application due dates to ensure you don't miss the application deadline.

Undergraduate application due dates

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Supporting documentation

You'll need to provide supporting documentation, including your academic results, as part of your online application.

When you apply you will have the option to submit your documentation with Digitary VIA. This service independently verifies, translates, and evaluates your academic record before providing it to the University.

Verified digital copies of your academic records can help fast-track your application. You may retain your verified documents to accompany any additional applications.

The Digitary VIA service will incur a one-off fee.

Don't have your results yet?

• You can still apply to the University if you haven't received your final secondary school results. If you are in your final year of study, you can apply by providing your most recent results and your expected final outcome date. You may then be made a conditional offer by the University.
• If you are currently studying at another university, you can apply by providing your most recent transcripts from your previous years of tertiary/higher education study. You may then be made a conditional offer by the University.
• Once your results have been finalised, you'll need to submit these and meet the entry requirements before you can receive an unconditional offer to study at the University.

3. Appoint a University of Melbourne authorised education agent

If you need help applying, you can find an education agent to help you lodge your application, accept your offer and apply for a student visa.

Find an authorised education agent

Can I change my application preferences?

You can list up to three courses, in order of preference for consideration, when you apply to study at the University of Melbourne. If you change your mind and need to amend your application, contact STOP1.

Changes need to be made within published due dates.

For more information on how to apply, see your online application.

Application outcome

You can track the status of your application on your online application account (or student account, if you are a current student).

Assessment of your application will take approximately 2-4 weeks. If you've applied for a future intake for which selection has not yet commenced,  your application will be looked at when assessment for that intake begins.

If you are accepted, the University will email you directly with an offer. You may receive a conditional offer, if you were unable to provide all required supporting documentation (or did not yet have your final results) at the time of your application. You will need to meet all conditions of your offer prior to acceptance at the University.

Applicants with previous tertiary study may apply for advanced standing after you have received an offer from the University.

Once enrolled in an undergraduate degree at the University you may apply to transfer to another degree.

Search for a scholarship

The University has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia to help with your tuition and living costs. When you apply to the University you will be automatically considered for some of our scholarships, for other scholarships, you'll need to apply.

• Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship: approximately 30 scholarships awarded each year provide recipients with a $10 000 tuition fee remission in the first year of undergraduate study. Approximately 10 scholarships awarded each year provide recipients with a 100% tuition fee remission for the normal full-time duration of their undergraduate degree.
• Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship: awarded to high achieving international students who have completed secondary school in Australia, you'll automatically be considered for this scholarship. Recipients receive a 50% tuition fee remission for a full-time bachelor degree. A Global Scholars Award of up to $2 500 for approved overseas study. Plus a guaranteed International Full Fee place in one of our professional graduate degrees.
• Other scholarships and bursaries: you may apply for these after you enrol at Melbourne. There are opportunities awarded by University faculties based on academic achievement while, other opportunities are there to assist with the general cost of living and tuition while studying at Melbourne.

Find a Melbourne Scholarship

Plan for accommodation

If you're planning to move to Melbourne for your studies, get in early to secure a place through our University Accommodation guarantee.

The program offers a place close to campus in one of our Halls or partner-provided accommodation facilities. All first-year undergraduate students can apply, with preference given to applicants that live overseas, interstate and in rural Victoria.

Learn more about University Accommodation

Further accommodation options

Additional student accommodations options include residential colleges, student apartments, share houses, homestay and temporary accommodation.

Find out more about accommodation

Are you Under 18?

If you're Under 18, you'll need to ensure that your proposed arrangements for accommodation, support and welfare meet visa requirements.

Requirements for under 18 international students