Before you begin the online application process, you must ensure you meet the entry requirements for your preferred course(s). Every course page lists the relevant entry requirements. Applications should be submitted by the due date on the course page.

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Your University application must include supporting documentation and information about any previous study you've completed. Failure to upload supporting documentation will delay your application.

If your supporting documentation is not in English, you will need to provide an official translation in addition to the original document.

What documents do I need to provide?

• If you have previously studied at university, upload copies of your academic transcripts for all attempted tertiary study. Transcripts must show all subjects attempted and your academic results, including incomplete courses, failed subjects, study abroad or exchange subjects. How to provide an academic transcript.
• If your transcript does not clearly explain your institution’s grading system, you may also be required to provide a grading scale or equivalent documentation to support the assessment of your results.
• If you're an undergraduate applicant, supply transcripts for your final secondary studies.
• You’re welcome to complete an online application without your final results by providing your most recent academic results. The University may make an offer that is conditional upon completing your studies and achieving the required grades, and/or satisfying the course English language requirements.
• Additional documents such as personal statements, portfolios or results from aptitude tests may also be required – check your preferred degree's entry requirements before you start your application.
• You must also provide the University with proof of English language proficiency. This documentation may be uploaded after you have submitted your application.
• A clear, scanned colour copy of your passport is also required for identification purposes.

Verification of your supporting documents

• The University will verify all results and documentation with the issuing institution upon receipt of your application. If you have applied through one of our authorised education agents, certified academic results submitted by your agent will be accepted.
• You may be required to present your original documents to the University at any time during the application process or throughout your enrolment at the University. If documents on which your offer was based are found to be incomplete or fraudulent, you will face serious penalties including withdrawal of enrolment.
• If any of the following circumstances apply to you, refer to Previous study documentation for specific information about the provision of documents:
  • Previous study at the University of Melbourne
  • Previous study in China, Pakistan, India or the USA
  • Previous tertiary study in Australia or elsewhere.

Translating your documents into English

• The University accepts translations by authorised translators accredited as a ‘Professional Translator’ for the source language into English by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). In countries where there are no NAATI accredited translators, students are advised to contact the nearest Australian Diplomatic Mission for the contact details of authorised translation services.
• Each page of the authorised translation must bear the translator’s signature, the date translated and the translator’s accreditation details and/or the official stamp or seal of the translator’s accrediting organisation.
• Translations of educational documents, such as academic transcripts, issued by the awarding institution are also accepted.
• For all documents translated into English, you must also submit the document in the original language.
• Translations of official documents by the applicant are not accepted.

If you have applied to study with us previously (it doesn't matter if you did not commence with us), please use your existing University of Melbourne account. If you have any issues logging in, see Application portal help.

If you have not applied before, apply as a new student. Complete the registration form with personal details and educational background and provide confirmation of your information. This will generate your unique application ID and temporary login details. You can then return to complete your application later.

You will receive a confirmation email after you save your personal details in our application system. If you can't find the email, check your spam folder.

Choose the degree you want to apply for. You can include up to four preferences, listing them in order of preference, with your top choice first.

You can add, remove, or reorder your preferences at any time before submitting your application.   By default, courses are listed in the order you add them.

Applications are assessed in preference order. We’ll only assess your next preference if you’re unsuccessful for a higher one.

You’ll receive one offer for the highest preference you’re eligible for. If you’re not eligible for any selected courses, we’ll let you know.

For some competitive graduate courses with fixed selection rounds, you may also be considered for lower preferences.

If you’re an international student and want to change your preferences after receiving an offer, you’ll need to withdraw your current offer first. You can only hold one active offer at a time.

Complete all required information and upload the supporting documents to meet the eligibility requirements.

See '2. Gather supporting documentation' for further information.

If you need to upload additional documents after your application has been submitted, refer to Instructions to upload documents.

Once you've completed the steps above and paid any required fee, you can submit your application.

About the application fee

Domestic applicants do not pay a course application fee.

International applicants must pay a non-refundable application fee of AUD $154 for each application that you submit. This is paid at the end of the online application process by credit card.

You will not be charged the application fee if you meet any of the following criteria, as an international student:

• You are a current University of Melbourne student
• You are a current Trinity College Foundation Studies student
• You have been given a waiver form signed by a University of Melbourne staff member at an exhibition or interview session
• You are being sponsored (fully funded) by a government or private employer (supporting evidence must be attached and provided along with your application)
• You are a Research Higher Degree applicant
• You are a Study Abroad or Exchange student.

Learn more about fee exemptions

Once your application is successfully submitted and the application fee has been paid (if required), you will receive a confirmation email. It will summarise your application and, if required, provide details about uploading any further documentation.

If you can't find the email, please check your spam folder.

To find out when you're likely to receive an application outcome, see Indicative turnaround times.

Your application will likely be assessed more promptly if you apply for one intake and provide all the required information at the time of application. If your application is put on hold to request missing information or documents, turnaround times may be longer.