The University Of Melbourne
About
The University of Melbourne offers a world-standard education. We are recognised globally for our academic excellence and pioneering research, and consistently ranked as one of the world's leading universities. Our graduates are sought after by employers in Australia and overseas.
The University of Melbourne has a history of more than 160 years of leadership in research, innovation, teaching and learning. At Melbourne, you will be taught by renowned researchers and industry leaders acclaimed internationally for their outstanding achievements. Your lecturers and tutors are experts at the forefront of their fields, who are engaged in research in areas such as nutritional engineering, breast cancer risk genes and human rights.
You will study alongside top students from Australia and overseas, and on graduation you will join our distinguished alumni who are leaders in their professions.
The University of Melbourne offers you an education that has moved beyond the traditional Australian education system. We offer a curriculum that is in line with the best of international universities in North America, Europe and Asia and will give you the skills you need to realise your potential.
Whether you already have your career path mapped out, or are open to new possibilities, you can tailor your education at Melbourne to suit your needs. With 100 major fields of study to choose from, you can select a program that fits with your career aspirations and develop specialised knowledge.
Your studies will be enhanced by the unique Melbourne experience, which provides unprecedented opportunities to enrich your studies through research projects, internships, work experience and volunteering, studying overseas and access to sophisticated learning facilities and advanced teaching methods.
After graduating from your bachelors degree, you can head straight into the workforce, pursue a professional graduate qualification at masters level, or experience the thrill of discovery through a graduate research degree.
The University of Melbourne offers professional entry programs at graduate level, including architecture, dental surgery, engineering, law, medicine, music teaching, nursing, optometry, physiotherapy, social work, speech pathology, teaching and veterinary medicine. We also offer a range of other graduate programs over many disciplines in coursework and research.
The University's main campus has been in Parkville since 1855. The campus combines contemporary architecture with historic buildings and is a vibrant centre of student life. It's also within walking distance of the heart of Melbourne - a global centre of cultural, social, sporting and business life.
Contact
Phone: 13 MELB
(13 6352)
Email: contact us
Website: visit the
The University Of Melbourne website
Stop 1, 757 Swanston Street
Parkville VIC 3010
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Student Outcomes
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Policies and Services
Admission criteria
All applicants
Special consideration
Institutional access and equity queries should be directed to:
Contact phone number: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Institutional web page: read about the special entry access schemes
E-mail address: stop1@unimelb.edu.au
Access & equity through VTAC (SEAS)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing educational opportunities for students from a range of backgrounds. Access Melbourne is the University's special entry and access scholarship scheme and it can help you gain entry to the undergraduate course of your choice - even if your ATAR is below the selection rank normally required for an offer. Eligible students may also receive a guaranteed place at Melbourne in select degrees.
All eligible Access Melbourne applicants are automatically considered for a scholarship - no separate scholarship application is required. There are a number of scholarships available for eligible Access Melbourne applicants. Scholarships can assist you financially by covering tuition or accommodation fees for the duration of your degree. Applicants for or holders of an Australian temporary protection visa may also apply through SEAS to be considered for the Melbourne Humanitarian Scholarship.
If you are currently in Year 12 and you have experienced circumstances during Year 11 or 12 that have had an adverse impact on your academic performance, the University of Melbourne encourages you to apply for Year 11/12 Special Consideration by submitting a SEAS application under categories 2 and/or 4, indicating that the circumstances have only occurred during the final two years of secondary school. You should also note any compensation that you have already received from your school to help overcome your circumstances.
Access & equity outside of SEAS
Graduate Access Melbourne is the University of Melbourne's special entry and access scheme for graduate study, including the Master of Teaching. By submitting a Graduate Access Melbourne application, you can be assured that any circumstances that have affected your tertiary study will be considered when we assess your course application. When you are ready to apply for graduate study at the University of Melbourne, a Graduate Access Melbourne application could help you:
- be accepted into the course of your choice
- secure a Commonwealth Supported Place
- or receive a scholarship or bursary.
Graduate Access Melbourne applications are considered by many of our graduate coursework degrees, including a range of professional entry degrees.
English requirements
All applicants must satisfy the University's English language requirements to be eligible for a place. You can satisfy these requirements in a number of ways depending on your circumstances.
Applicants with a HE study
Credit transfer
Credit transfer allows you to count previous education or training in a similar field or topic towards part of a degree or other qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects you have to do to gain your qualification. You will need statements of academic achievement to support your request for credit.
Applicants with a VET Study
Credit transfer
Credit transfer allows you to count previous education or training in a similar field or topic towards part of a degree or other qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects you have to do to gain your qualification. You will need statements of academic achievement to support your request for credit.
Applicants with Work and Life experience
Credit transfer
Credit transfer allows you to count previous education or training in a similar field or topic towards part of a degree or other qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects you have to do to gain your qualification. You will need statements of academic achievement to support your request for credit.
Applicants with a recent secondary education (Current, 2016 and 2017)
Entrance requirements
To be eligible for entry to an undergraduate degree Year 12 applicants must fulfil all of the following requirements:
- complete the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or equivalent
- satisfy and achieve the required mark in each prerequisite subject for the course and any prerequisite tests, interviews or auditions
- achieve the minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), or notional ATAR for the degree (with the exception of applicants eligible for a special entry scheme).
Additional information
Indigenous students
Murrup Barak, Melbourne Institute for Indigenous Development is the central point of contact for Australian Indigenous people on campus. It provides a range of services, facilities and scholarships to eligible students. Refer to the VTAC Guide course entries for the Bachelor of Arts (Extended) and the Bachelor of Science (Extended). These courses provide a pathway for motivated Indigenous students who may not meet formal entry requirements.
Concurrent diploma
Concurrent diplomas in the areas of informatics, languages, mathematical sciences and music allow students to study the diploma alongside their bachelors degree. This will usually add a further year of study unless students take a 'fast track' to completion (with the potential to complete the diploma at the same time as their bachelors degree). Applications for concurrent diplomas are made directly to the University once students are enrolled in a bachelors degree.
How to apply
Enrolment
Deferment policy
Successful applicants may apply to defer commencement of their studies. Deferrals may not be permitted in all courses, are not granted automatically and will not be granted to allow the commencement of another tertiary course.
Student and campus services
Students experiencing disability
The University welcomes applications from students experiencing disability and encourages them to apply for Access Melbourne. It is the University's policy to take all reasonable steps to enable the participation of students with health conditions and impairments in the University's programs.
For more information, visit the Student services directory.
Counselling and psychological services
Free, confidential counselling is available for students, as well as a wide range of workshops and seminars.
International students
Student Services provide support for international students at the University of Melbourne and their families. They can assist with visa-related matters, welfare and general support, as well as supervision of students who are under 18 years old.
Accommodation
Students at the University of Melbourne have access to a range of residential colleges, student apartments and short-term options such as hotels and hostels.
If you're a first-year undergraduate or exchange/study abroad student in 2019, you could be eligible for a priority place through the new Melbourne Accommodation Program.
With just a single application, you’ll have priority access to a range of high-quality student accommodation options within walking distance of our Parkville campus.
For admission to a residential college, apply separately online.
Financial assistance
Scholarships
Institutional scholarships queries should be directed to:
Contact phone number: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Institutional web page: view the available scholarships
E-mail address: stop1@unimelb.edu.au
The University of Melbourne offers a range of scholarship programs to students who recently completed an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate. Recognising outstanding academic achievement, we offer the following:
- Melbourne Chancellor's Scholarship
- Melbourne Principals' Scholarship (Victorian Year 12 students)
- Melbourne National Merit Scholarship (Australian Interstate Year 12 students)
These scholarships are offered to all eligible candidates.
Access Scholarships are awarded to commencing undergraduate students who gained admission to the University while having experienced difficult circumstances that impacted on their Year 12 results. We offer the following:
- Melbourne Access Scholarship
- Melbourne Humanitarian Access Scholarship
- Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships
FEE-HELP
If you enrol in an Australian fee-place, and are eligible, the Australian Government's FEE-HELP loan program allows you to defer all or part of your tuition fees via a government loan, similar to the deferral of student contributions via HECS-HELP.
For more information, read about fees and payments.
HECS-HELP
HECS-HELP assists eligible students in Commonwealth supported places pay their student contribution amounts. or HECS-HELP is available to eligible Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders who are enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
For more information, read about fees and payments.
Student profile
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Where to get further information
- The University of Melbourne – The University of Melbourne's Profile
- TEQSA national register – The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia's independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education
- ComparED – The ComparED website provides prospective students with transparent institution information from recent graduates and current students views.
- Study Assist – Information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study.
- Tertiary Admission Centre: VTAC (VIC)
Student Profile
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| Applicant background | Semester 1, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students No. of students | Percentage of all students % of all students | |
| (A) Higher education study | 678 | 8.5% |
| (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study | 70 | 0.9% |
| (C) Work and life experience | 42 | 0.5% |
| (D) Recent secondary education | ||
|
4126 | 51.9% |
|
168 | 2.1% |
|
277 | 3.5% |
| (E) International students | 2594 | 32.6% |
| All students | 7955 | 100% |
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Data source: ComparED website