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Your top questions explained

Important information about how VTAC preferences work, guaranteed ATAR entry scores, undergraduate to graduate degree pathways, key scholarships and more.

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Key dates and offer rounds

From changing your preferences to accepting your offer, here are the key dates you need to know so you don’t miss an important deadline.

Explore courses by ATAR

Enter your potential ATAR to discover your eligibility for undergraduate courses and Graduate Degree Packages.

Search undergraduate courses

At Melbourne you'll be actively encouraged to discover your passions and strengths while gaining expertise in your chosen discipline. Search by study area or major.

If you submitted a Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) application via VTAC you'll automatically be considered for Access Melbourne.

^{Access Melbourne students could also be eligible for a range of scholarships from faculties or residential colleges and University accommodation. Some are considered automatically while some require a separate application. Check the scholarship listing for full details.

View accommodation scholarships or search for course-specific scholarships on our dedicated website.}

Access Melbourne calculator

Pick your undergraduate degree and enter your school, address and rate the impact circumstances have had on your secondary school education to receive an indication of your eligibility. Benefits of Access Melbourne include adjusted ATAR entry requirements, ATAR guarantees and scholarship consideration.

Narrm Scholarship Program

You'll be guaranteed this scholarship if you come from a low socioeconomic background, you or your parent/guardian receive a means-tested Commonwealth income support payment, or you're of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. Additional scholarships will be available to those who have experienced difficult circumstances or disability/medical conditions.

ATAR guarantees for Graduate Degree Packages

Access Melbourne guaranteed ATARs are now available for select Graduate Degree Packages - a combined offer for an undergraduate degree and a place in a specialised professional graduate program. With a package offer you’ll save on course fees through a guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported Place. Each package has a separate VTAC code.

Sidney Myer Centennial Scholarship

Students who preference the Bachelor of Commerce and identify as a woman or non-binary, hold a permanent Australian humanitarian visa or meet SEAS/Access Melbourne disadvantaged financial background criteria will be eligible for full tuition fee remission and a generous living allowance for three years.

UniMelb On-Demand

Discover Melbourne anywhere, anytime with a library of 300+ videos offering you an exciting glimpse into life at Melbourne. Hear from current students, academics and professional staff about courses, majors, career pathways and student life.

Student clubs and societies

The University of Melbourne Student Union (UMSU) is an organisation run by students, for students. There are over 200 clubs affiliated to UMSU, ranging from spiritual, cultural, political to niche special interests. They're a great way to make the most of your time outside of the classroom, meet new people and form connections.

Student health and wellbeing

As a student, you'll have access to a range of health and wellbeing support services. Gain guidance on identifying mental health issues, discover programs that help with connection and self-growth and access disability services. Our team is here to help you thrive.

Course planning tool

Try the interactive web app that allows you to explore your course options and decide which subjects and major(s), minors and/or specialisations are right for you.

Handbook

The University of Melbourne’s official source of course and subject information, including learning objectives and skills outcomes.

Careers and employability

When you already know which career you’d like to pursue, or will be taking your time to explore your interests and passions, career development starts from your first day at uni.

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