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STUDY AT
MELBOURNE
2022

GUIDE FOR
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
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UNIVERSITYOF
                          MELBOURNE ATA GLANCE

                                    #1 IN AUSTRALIA QWE                                              #31 IN THE WORLD W                                          #7 IN THE WORLD FOR
                                                                                                                                                                   EMPLOYABILITYR

                              FLEXIBLE AND FOCUSED                                                    UNPRECEDENTED                                                          YOUR CITY
                             UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES                                                       CHOICE                                                Consistently ranked as one of the
                          Select majors, electives and breadth subjects                           Our 19 graduate schools offer more                         world’s most liveable cities, Melbourne
                            that focus on your chosen career from day                           than 400 courses, providing boundless                           is safe, fun and is a hub for tech,
                           one. Or, take your time to explore a range of                       scope to you to pursue your passion and                                 the arts and sport.T
                                     subjects before deciding.                                           develop your career.

                               WORLDS WITHIN WORLDS                                                    YOUR TEACHERS                                                 YOUR NETWORKS
                           We’re woven into the fabric of Melbourne and                           Learn from expert academics who are                    Melbourne draws high achievers from more
                           of Victoria. The University of Melbourne is an                    changing the world one project at a time. Your             countries than any other Australian university.
                          integral part of the city, and our global outlook                   lecturers, tutors and mentors will inspire you              We have over 160 nationalities represented
                                  reflects our multicultural home.                                  and prepare you for your career.                        on campus, and our graduates join an
                                                                                                                                                        international network of over 400,000 alumni.

                                          YOUR CAREER                                                        SUPPORT                                                   SCHOLARSHIPS
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                                We’re ranked higher for graduate                              Whatever you need, we’ll be with you every                       Melbourne has one of the most
                           employability than some of the world’s top                          step of the way. Connect with our services                generous scholarship programs in Australia.
                            universities, including Oxford, Cambridge,                       through Stop 1Y – you can always come to us                          Find one that suits you:
                           Berkeley and the University of Hong Kong.R                                    for support and advice.                              scholarships.unimelb.edu.au

                          Q Academic Ranking of World Universities 2020                                               R QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020
                          W Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021                                     T Economist Intelligence Unit’s annual global liveability survey
      2                   E 2021 Best Global Universities Rankings, US News & World Report                            Y students.unimelb.edu.au/student-support/advice-and-help/stop-1
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RANKINGS
ATA GLANCE

     #1 IN AUSTRALIA                   #1 IN AUSTRALIA       #1 IN AUSTRALIA       #1 IN AUSTRALIA
    #20 IN THE WORLD                #27 IN THE WORLD FOR    #11 IN THE WORLD      #18 IN THE WORLD
    FOR PSYCHOLOGY                   MODERN LANGUAGES      FOR LAW AND LEGAL      FOR ACCOUNTING
                                                                 STUDIES            AND FINANCE

   #1 IN AUSTRALIA                    #1 IN AUSTRALIA      #1 IN AUSTRALIA FOR   #1 IN AUSTRALIA FOR
  #30 IN THE WORLD                   #26 IN THE WORLD      BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE    COMPUTER SCIENCE
 FOR ECONOMICS AND                   FOR BUSINESS AND                             AND INFORMATION
   ECONOMETRICS                        MANAGEMENT                                      SYSTEMS

     #1 IN AUSTRALIA                 #16 IN THE WORLD       #19 IN THE WORLD      #19 IN THE WORLD
     FOR STATISTICS                   FOR GEOGRAPHY          FOR SOCIOLOGY        FOR PERFORMING
    AND OPERATIONAL                                                                      ARTS
        RESEARCH

    #20 IN THE WORLD                 #21 IN THE WORLD       #23 IN THE WORLD      #25 IN THE WORLD
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      FOR ENGLISH                    FOR DEVELOPMENT       FOR ARCHITECTURE      FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
     LANGUAGE AND                         STUDIES                                      STUDIES
       LITERATURE

QS World Rankings by Subject 2021

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YOUR CITY

                          THE CITY OF MELBOURNE                                           BROOME
                          Located in the state of Victoria, on
                          the south east coast of Australia, at
                          the University of Melbourne you will
                          be living and studying in the city of                                    THE KIMBERLEYS
                          Melbourne, Australia’s cultural capital.

                          Voted one of the world’s most liveable cities
                          for nine years and counting, Melbourne is
                          renowned for its celebration of art, sport,
                          cuisine and (for the more practical) great
                          public transport.

                          Melbourne is one of the world’s most
                          multicultural cities and dynamic international
                          business hubs, while still being quirky, fun     KALBARRI
                          and easy to navigate.

                          The inner city is a cluster of exciting
                          communities connected by public transport
                          and bike paths, and the University of
                          Melbourne is at the heart of it all.

                          Explore the city’s famous cobblestone lanes,
                          go to a music festival, take in a world-class
                          theatre production, sample amazing cuisine
                          or catch an AFL game – you can do it all (and
                          more!) in Melbourne.

                          As a student living in Melbourne, jump on
                          an iconic local tram to the doorstep of our
                                                                                  PERTH
                          Parkville campus, pop into our weekly
                          farmer’s market before class and find yourself
                          a quintessential Melbourne coffee.                                                 GREAT
                                                                                                           AUSTRALIAN
                                                                                                              BITE
                                           Travel from our Parkville
                                           campus to the CBD in 15
                                           minutes by tram

                                           Live in a city with more
                                           cafes and restaurants per
                                           number of residents than
                                           any other city in the world

                                           Over 3000 live music
                                           performances weekly

                                           State capital of Victoria
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                                           Sporting and cultural
                                           capital of Australia

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KAKADU
NATIONAL
PARK

                                       DAINTREE      GREAT BARRIER REEF
                                      RAINFOREST

                                                                          FRASER
                                                                          ISLAND
     ULURU

                                                   BLUE MOUNTAINS

             ADELAIDE                                SYDNEY          THE STATE OF VICTORIA
                                                   OPERA HOUSE
                                                                     Beyond the city of Melbourne, students
                                                                     can enjoy all that the state of Victoria has
                                                                     to offer. Regional Victoria is known for its
                                                                     iconic beaches, wineries, bushwalking and
              KANGAROO                                               farm-to table food, and is accessible by
               ISLAND                MELBOURNE                       train, bus or car. Enjoy summer drives to
                                                                     townships dotted along the Great Ocean
                                                                     road, learn to ski in Victoria’s alpine resorts
                                             PHILLIP ISLAND          in winter, discover the joys of falling autumn
                                                                     leaves in Bright, or enjoy the cellar doors of
                          GREAT                CRADLE                the Yarra Valley.
                        OCEAN ROAD            MOUNTAIN
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                                                     TASMANIA

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YOUR CAMPUS

                                                                                                                                   BURNLEY
                                                                                                                                   CAMPUS
                          The University of Melbourne has been                  SPECIALIST CAMPUSES IN                               6KM
                          a central part of the city of Melbourne               MELBOURNE AND REGIONAL
                          from its earliest days.                               VICTORIA
                                                                                The University is a key partner in industries
                          It’s hard to say where the central business           across Victoria. We collaborate with others
                          district stops, and the University begins.            to solve rural health issues and ecological
                          When you join Melbourne, you'll also be               challenges facing us today.
                          joining a vibrant medical precinct, a world-
                          famous artistic community, a thriving start-up        In the city’s west, the Werribee campus
                          network, and urban and rural researchers who          boasts some of the world’s most advanced
                          will be feeding the world into the future.            veterinary facilities at the University’s Animal
                                                                                Hospital.
                          Which Melbourne will be yours?
                                                                                Our Burnley campus is dedicated to
                          PARKVILLE                                             environmental and ornamental horticulture,
                                                                                with nine hectares of heritage-listed gardens.
                          Our Parkville campus is a city within a
                          city – it even has its own postcode. Spread           In Creswick you’ll find Australia’s only
                          across a mix of historic sandstone buildings          dedicated forest ecosystem science campus,
                          and state of the art facilities, you’ll find cafes,   focusing on conservation, forest industry and
                          12 libraries, gyms, specialty stores, a small         molecular biology research.
                          supermarket and even a seasonal farmers’
                                                                                The Dookie campus has played a pivotal
                          market. The Parkville campus is situated
                                                                                role in the development of agriculture
                          within a renowned knowledge precinct,
                                                                                and agricultural teaching and learning in
                          which includes eight hospitals, many leading
                                                                                Australia since 1886. It remains a focal point
                          research institutes and a wide range of
                                                                                for key research, teaching and technology
                          knowledge-based industries.
                                                                                development, helping to shape the future of
                          With construction due for completion in early         agriculture in Australia.
                          2022, the new Student Precinct will be a place
                                                                                Our bold new engineering and design campus
                          for students, staff and the wider community to
                                                                                at Fishermans Bend will bring research to life
                          engage, learn and grow. It has been designed
                                                                                at an industrial scale. The campus will be the
                          to facilitate student connection, by enhancing
                                                                                University’s new place for large experimental
                          the campus-based experience and fostering a
                                                                                research, hands-on learning and industry
                          sense of inclusion to enable peers, colleagues
                                                                                colocation. Large, interactive spaces, world
                          and cohorts to forge new relationships,
                                                                                class facilities and a vibrant innovation
                          collaborate and innovate.
                                                                                environment will transform the education
                                                                                experience and push the boundaries in
                          SOUTHBANK
                                                                                research and development.
                          Our Southbank campus is situated in the
                          city’s lively creative arts precinct – which          The Shepparton Medical Centre campus
                          itself is in the centre of Australia's cultural       specialises in rural health and clinical
                          capital. Here you’ll find the University’s            education.
                          acclaimed music, visual and performing arts
                          faculty. Southbank campus is purpose-built
                          for the creative arts, and features sound and
                          dance stages, animation studios, cinemas
                          and visual arts studios. It sits alongside
                          the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
                          Theatre Company, Melbourne Recital Centre,
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                          the Australian Ballet, Chunky Move dance
                          company, the Arts Centre and the Australian
                          Centre for Contemporary Art.

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SOUTHBANK      PARKVILLE   CENTRAL       MELBOURNE        CRESWICK   FISHERMANS   WERRIBEE
   CAMPUS        CAMPUS     BUSINESS      BIOMEDICAL        CAMPUS       BEND       CAMPUS
                            DISTRICT       DISTRICT          124KM       10KM        30KM

                                                                                              STUDY AT MELBOURNE 2022

DOOKIE CAMPUS                          SHEPPARTON CAMPUS
   212KM                                     190KM

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YOUR HOME

                          Live in the heart of Australia’s most                RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES                                  OTHER OPTIONS
                          liveable city.                                       Be part of something bigger within an                 The University’s Student Housing service
                                                                               immersive residential college community               provides detailed information and support to
                          We have been expanding our range of                  ranging in size from 70-400 students. With all        assist students with finding alternate housing
                          accommodation options, making it easier than         meals provided, weekly academic tutorials, and        options, such as homestay, hostels or private
                          ever to find your place at Melbourne. Select         comprehensive support included, college living        rentals.
                          from shared apartments, self-contained               is a unique and transformative experience.
                          studios, dormitory-style living, residential                                                               Student Housing can provide advice on your
                                                                               With 140 years of rich heritage, colleges blend
                          colleges, homestay and private rental options.                                                             rights and responsibilities as a tenant, refer
                                                                               historic architecture with modern facilities.
                                                                                                                                     you to financial support if needed and provide
                          LITTLE HALL, LISA BELLEAR                            Share rich conversations in iconic dining             transportation information and tips on getting
                          HOUSE AND UNILODGE                                   halls, make close friends through clubs,              study ready.
                                                                               societies and intercollegiate competition
                          LINCOLN HOUSE                                                                                              One of your options is Student Village
                                                                               and immerse yourself in a range of social,
                          Enjoy your best university life and stay within                                                            Melbourne. Here you can enjoy your own
                                                                               cultural, sporting, musical and leadership
                          walking distance of our Parkville campus, in                                                               furnished bedroom with ample workspace
                                                                               programs. With dedicated residential tutors
                          university-approved accommodation.                                                                         and access to village facilities designed
                                                                               and professional staff living on site, college will
                                                                                                                                     specifically for students.
                          Residences include Little Hall - a learning          support your learning with academic tutorials,
                          hub with dedicated academic programs;                pastoral care, career mentors and vast alumni         Find out more: study.unimelb.edu.au/
                          Lisa Bellear House – located over the road           networks, encouraging you to perform at               discover/accommodation
                          from parklands and situated between our              your best and develop real world skills. With
                                                                               $5-7 million in college scholarships awarded
                          Parkville campus, the city centre and the                                                                  YOUR LIVING COSTS
                          vibrant student district of Brunswick; and           each year, more than one-third of students
                                                                                                                                     Melbourne offers many lifestyle options to fit
                          UniLodge Lincoln House – modern dormitory-           receive financial aid in addition to part-time
                                                                                                                                     many budgets, so take the time to consider
                          style living with impeccably-designed shared         employment opportunities.
                                                                                                                                     what suits you best. You might choose to live
                          facilities overlooking the city. No matter
                                                                                                                                     in the inner suburbs, and walk or cycle to uni.
                          which residence you call home, our team of
                                                                                                                                     Some students choose to save on rental costs
                          professional staff will be ready to support you
                                                                                                                                     by living further out, in which case they need
                          in any circumstance and ease your transition
                                                                                                                                     to think about public transport costs or a car.
                          into university life. You’ll also be able to enjoy
                          a year-round calendar of social, academic,                                                                 Substantial savings can be made by sharing
                          wellbeing and sporting activities.                                                                         accommodation, shopping at Melbourne’s
                                                                                                                                     famous markets, using our libraries and
                          As an undergraduate, full-time student,
                                                                                                                                     student-owned co-ops, and attending free
                          you are eligible for an offer of guaranteed
                                                                                                                                     events on campus.
                          accommodation. Rest easy knowing you have
                          a place to call home at Melbourne.
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YOUR LIVING
COSTS

2021 RESIDENTIAL FEES                                                 AT A GLANCE
AND INCLUSIONSQ
The information in the table below outlines                                                    Food and eating out                                                    Public transport fares
the estimated living costs for a student                                                       $140 - $280/week                                                       $30 - $60/week
at the Parkville campus of the University
of Melbourne, according to the type of
                                                                                               Bills (electricity, gas,
accommodation chosen. Costs vary, within                                                                                                                              Mobile phone plan
                                                                                               water and internet)
                                                                                                                                                                      $15 - $30/week
the range provided, depending on the                                                           $60 - $80/week
individual residence. Tuition fees are not
included in estimates. The average cost of
                                                                                                                                                                      Gym membership
living in Melbourne each year is AUD$20,000                                                    Coffee on campus $3.50
                                                                                                                                                                      $79/month
but this can vary depending on your lifestyle.

                                                                                                                                                                      Car (after purchase)
                                                                                               Bike $150 (Hire: $3/day)
                                                                                                                                                                      $150 - $260/week

 Accommodation          Distance       Meals        Weekly         Total         Basics:         24/7          24/7     Year–round           Year–round        Academic          Alumni,           Annual
      type                from                    cost (based      weeks        utilities,     security    professional residential            calendar         support          career &           cost
                         Stop 1                    on single                    Internet,        staff      wellbeing       life               of inter–                        mentoring
                                                  occupancy)                   furniture/                      staff     activities           residence                         programs
                                                                              furnishings                                                       events,
                                                                                                                                              activities
                                                                                                                                              and sport
Little Hall               450m           O        $425 – $570      26, 48           P             P              P                P            Sport E          Academic           Career         $23,660 –
                                                                   or 52                                                                                       enrichment         skills and      $32,760 R
                                                                                                                                                               program E        employment
                                                                                                                                                                                 program E
The Lofts at              300m           O        $385 – $520      26, 48           P             P              P                P            Sport E              O              Career         $21,580 –
Melbourne                                                          or 52                                                                                                          skills and      $30,160 R
Connect W                                                                                                                                                                       employment
                                                                                                                                                                                 program E
Lisa Bellear              1.6km          O        $396 – $486      26, 48           P             P              P                P            Sport E              O              Career          $21,840 –
House                                                              or 52                                                                                                          skills and      $28,392 R
                                                                                                                                                                                employment
                                                                                                                                                                                 program E
University                850m           O        $390 – $440       26,48           P             P               O               P                O                O                 O            $21,840 –
Apartments                                                          or 52                                                                                                                         $23,400 R
UniLodge                  430m           O        $308 – $366      26, 48           P             P               ✓               P            Sport E              O         Career skills E      $17,576 –
Lincoln House                                                      or 52                                                                                                                          $22,152 R
Residential              400m –          P        $684 – $936      35–39            P             P              P                P                P                ✓                 P           $26,675 –
colleges                 1.6km        All meals                                                              Staff living                                     Full weekly                         $32,763 T
                                      included                                                                 onsite                                          academic                           for a 35 or
                                                                                                                                                                tutorial                           39 week
                                                                                                                                                              program for                            stay
                                                                                                                                                              all subjects

Student Village           650m           O        $338 – $476      26, 48           P             P              P                P            Sport E              O         Career skills E     $19,136 –
                                                                   or 52                                                                                                                          $27,872 R
Private and               Within         O        $340 – $440      Varies           O             O               O               O                O                O                 O            $9568 –
shared rental in          5.2km                                                Furniture/                                                                                                         $24,128 R
metropolitan                                                                  furnishings
Melbourne                                                                        varies
Homestay                  Varies       Varies     $225 – $460      Varies        Varies           O               O               O                O                O                 O           $13,260 –
                                                                                                                                                                                                  $27,040 Y

Q The fees listed in the table are subject to change and indicative only, go to study.unimelb.edu.au/discover/accommodation for updates on current fees and other costs involved.
W The Lofts at Melbourne Connect is scheduled to open in 2021 and will offer live-in opportunities for graduate students.
E Partially meets criteria.
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R Total estimated annual living cost including rent, utilities, internet and public transport (excludes food, course fees and incidentals). On average, students should budget at least $80-$150 per week
  ($4160-$7800 per year) for food and groceries if they do not have meals provided. See: services.unimelb.edu.au/finaid/planning/cost_of_living/summary
T This fee is for first-year undergraduate students and includes access to all the facilities of the College and participation in the weekly academic (tutorials), cultural, intellectual, social and sporting
  programs of the College. All meals are provided. Up to 40% of students receive a scholarship or bursary, which can reduce the average weekly rent by between $100 and $500. For more details, see:
  colleges.unimelb.edu.au/fees-and-scholarships
Y Total estimated annual living cost including rent, utilities, internet, public transport and a varied number of meals (excludes course fees and incidentals).

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDY
                          AT MELBOURNE

                          The world’s most ambitious minds                   At Melbourne you’ll network with a diverse,      FIRST YEAR
                          choose the University of Melbourne, not            multi-cultural community of leading minds –
                                                                                                                              In first year, you'll be able to explore a range of
                          just because we’re ranked number one.              your teachers and peers – who will enrich your
                                                                                                                              subject areas that you're interested in. You'll
                                                                             perspective and broaden your horizons.
                                                                                                                              combine subjects within your discipline and
                          Our degrees aren’t like most others you’ll         You’ll be ready to enter the workforce career    outside of it too – giving you a breadth of
                          find in Australia. They’re aligned with those      ready with an undergraduate degree. Or           knowledge that sets you apart. New First Year
                          offered by many top universities worldwide.        you can go onto specialised professional         Discovery Subjects are also launching in 2022.
                          You’ll start with one of our broad-based           education at graduate level, or even undertake   By the time you choose your major, you'll be
                          undergraduate degrees. You can then choose         a research degree.                               well informed.
                          to join the workforce or go onto specialised
                          professional education at graduate level.          A University of Melbourne degree will help you   SECOND AND THIRD YEARS
                                                                             build the right skills and global networks to
                          Our unique curriculum, with its embedded                                                            In second year, you'll start to focus on the
                                                                             adapt to whatever lies ahead. A distinct and
                          ‘breadth’ studies, empowers you to choose                                                           study area which will become your major
                                                                             outstanding education experience will prepare
                          your direction and create a degree as unique                                                        (if you haven't already), while still remaining
                                                                             you for success as leaders, change agents and
                          as you are. This means your Melbourne                                                               flexible enough to explore. Outside of the
                                                                             global citizens. You’ll achieve all this while
                          experience is yours to shape. In a world where                                                      classroom, second year is great for going on
                                                                             living in the heart of Melbourne – one of the
                          careers and industries are evolving at lightning                                                    exchange, leading clubs, building industry
                                                                             world’s most liveable cities.
                          speed, your independent and innovative                                                              networks and getting into lots of fun activities.
                          thinking will set you apart from the rest.         As a world-leading university, employers seek
                                                                                                                              By third year, you will achieve a level of
                                                                             out our students. Our graduates represent our
                          Take the opportunity to study at our 200                                                            specialisation and could take part in a third
                                                                             greatest contribution to the world.
                          partner institutions around the world. Our                                                          year ‘capstone’ experience, designed to
                          connections within government and the                                                               consolidate your learning and really prepare
                          community as well corporate partnerships will                                                       you for your career. Capstone subjects may
                          bridge the gap between study and work with                                                          involve work placements, project-based
                          industry-based learning.                                                                            learning, a research project, or a coursework
                                                                                                                              subject outlining business best practice.

                                                                                                                              See pages 12–13 for a full list of majors –
                                                                                                                              we have over 100 available.

                                                                                                                              “I had always been interested in
                                                                                                                              health sciences and was thrilled
                                                                                                                              that the Melbourne curriculum
                                                                                                                              allowed me to explore other
                                                                                                                              options in undergraduate study,
                                                                                                                              while meeting the prerequisites for
                                                                                                                              the postgraduate physiotherapy
                                                                                                                              course.”

                                                                                                                              Kimberly Chian (Malaysia)
                                                                                                                              Bachelor of Biomedicine
                                                                                                                              Doctor of Physiotherapy
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WHAT IS ‘BREADTH’?                                 CONCURRENT DIPLOMAS                                YOUR NEXT STEP:
A breadth subject is one taken from outside        Want to be an economics reporter with first-       GRADUATE STUDY
your core studies or major. Most University        class programming skills or a side gig playing     When you’re informed and ready, you can
of Melbourne undergraduates take breadth           the cello? Concurrent diplomas allow you to        choose from hundreds of graduate study
subjects.                                          study an extra qualification alongside your        options. You’ll get the full benefit of the
                                                   degree. This can enhance your employability        graduate school experience by studying
Breadth will allow you to tailor your course
                                                   and enable you to develop detailed knowledge       intensively, in small classes led by experts,
to fit your individual passions and career
                                                   in an area outside your main area of study.        and alongside others who share your deep
ambitions. You might, for example, study
                                                                                                      interests and desire to succeed. Work towards
science but take breadth in Mandarin Chinese       We offer four concurrent diplomas:
                                                                                                      a professional qualification (for example
– a great choice for a scientist looking to work
                                                   •   Diploma in Computing                           through the Juris Doctor), or join our world-
internationally and help solve global issues.
                                                   •   Diploma in Languages                           changing researchers with a research higher
You can also use breadth to explore something
                                                                                                      degree. Your higher level graduate degree will
you’ve always been curious about, whether it       •   Diploma in Mathematical Sciences
                                                                                                      be internationally recognised, and instantly
looks related to your major or not.                •   Diploma in Music
                                                                                                      distinguishes you from those who study
Some students find that taking a breadth           High-achieving students may be able to             a traditional Australian single or double
subject ignites a passion they’d never known       complete their degree and concurrent               undergraduate degree.
about. Others might use breadth to improve         diploma within the three years of their
                                                                                                      Find out more about graduate study at
their career prospects by complementing their      degree, but studying a concurrent diploma
                                                                                                      Melbourne on pages 14-15.
major with a language, communication skills,       typically will add six months or a year to your
or business know-how. ‘Breadth tracks’ (groups     undergraduate full-time studies.
of subjects taken throughout your degree) may
even qualify you for graduate study in a field
that’s very different to your major.

A DEGREE AS UNIQUE AS YOU

        UNDERGRADUATE
      (BACHELORS) DEGREE                                        SPECIALISED GRADUATE                           Enter the workforce career-ready with a
                                                                                                                 Melbourne undergraduate degree
                3 years duration                                      PROGRAM
                                                                         1+ years’ duration
  Arts, Biomedicine, Commerce, Design,
                                                                     (depending on the program)
        Fine Arts, Music or Science
                                                                       Professional masters
                                                             Accredited world-leading qualifications to
        DEPTH 75%              BREADTH 25%                   help you enter a wide range of professions
   Major and core subjects     Subjects outside
   (over 100 areas of study)    core discipline                                   OR                                    YOUR CAREER
                                                                     Research specialisation                     Build on your career experience and
                                                             In-depth study to build your research career       industry knowledge with specialised
          Agriculture or Oral Health                                                                                  graduate study later in life

   100% SPECIALIST MAJOR AND CORE SUBJECTS
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
                          AND MAJORS

                          A major, minor or a specialisation refers to a concentration of subjects that equips
                          you with specialised knowledge in your chosen field of study.

                          BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURE
                          •   Agricultural Economics                 •   Plant and Soil Science                  •    Production Animal Science

                          BACHELOR OF ARTS
                          •   Ancient World Studies                  •   European Studies*                       •    Korean Studies*
                          •   Anthropology                           •   French Studies                          •    Law and Justice*
                          •   Arabic Studies                         •   Gender Studies                          •    Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
                          •   Art History                            •   Geography                               •    Media and Communications
                          •   Asian Studies                          •   German Studies                          •    Medieval and Early Modern Studies*
                          •   Chinese Societies*                     •   Hebrew and Jewish Studies               •    Philosophy
                          •   Chinese Studies                        •   History                                 •    Politics and International Studies
                          •   Classics                               •   History and Philosophy of Science       •    Psychology
                          •   Creative Writing                       •   Indigenous Studies                      •    Russian Studies
                          •   Criminology                            •   Indonesian Studies                      •    Screen and Cultural Studies
                          •   Development Studies*                   •   Islamic Studies                         •    Sociology
                          •   Economics                              •   Italian Studies                         •    Spanish and Latin American Studies
                          •   English and Theatre Studies            •   Japanese Societies*                     * Study area available as a minor only.

                          •   English Language Studies*              •   Japanese Studies
                          •   Environmental Studies*                 •   Knowledge and Learning*

                          BACHELOR OF BIOMEDICINE
                          •   Biochemistry and Molecular Biology     •   Human Nutrition                         •    Neuroscience
                          •   Bioengineering Systems                 •   Human Structure and Function            •    Pathology
                          •   Biotechnology                          •   Immunology                              •    Pharmacology
                          •   Cell and Developmental Biology         •   Infection and Immunity                  •    Physiology
                          •   Genetics                               •   Microbiology                            •    Psychology

                          BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
                          •   Accounting                             •   Economics                               •    Management
                          •   Actuarial Studies                      •   Finance                                 •    Marketing
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BACHELOR OF DESIGN
•    Architecture                                                 •     Digital Technologies                                         •     Performance Design
•    Civil Systems                                                •     Graphic Design                                               •     Property
•    Computing                                                    •     Landscape Architecture                                       •     Spatial Systems
•    Construction                                                 •     Mechanical Systems                                           •     Urban Planning

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS SPECIALISATIONS
•    Acting                                                        •    Film and Television                                          •     Screenwriting
•    Animation                                                     •    Music Theatre                                                •     Theatre
•    Dance                                                         •    Production                                                   •     Visual Art

BACHELOR OF MUSICQ
•    Composition                                                  •     Jazz & Improvisation                                         •     Music Studies
•    Interactive Composition                                      •     Musicology and Ethnomusicology                               •     Performance

BACHELOR OF ORAL HEALTH
•    Dental science                                               •     Social Science and Preventative Dentistry
•    Clinical Dentistry                                           •     Vocational Clinical Practice

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
•    Agricultural Science                                         •     Ecosystem Science                                            •     Mathematics and Statistics
•    Animal Health and Disease                                    •     Electrical Systems                                           •     Mechanical Systems
•    Animal Science and Management                                •     Environmental Engineering Systems                            •     Mechatronics Systems
•    Biochemistry and Molecular Biology                           •     Environmental Science                                        •     Microbiology
•    Bioengineering Systems                                       •     Food Science                                                 •     Neuroscience
•    Biotechnology                                                •     Genetics                                                     •     Pathology
•    Cell and Developmental Biology                               •     Geography                                                    •     Pharmacology
•    Chemical Systems                                             •     Geology                                                      •     Physics
•    Chemistry                                                    •     Human Nutrition                                              •     Physiology
•    Civil Systems                                                •     Human Structure and Function                                 •     Plant Science
•    Climate and Weather                                          •     Immunology                                                   •     Psychology
•    Computing and Software Systems                               •     Infection and immunity                                       •     Spatial Systems
•    Data Science                                                 •     Marine Biology                                               •     Veterinary Bioscience
•                                                                 •                                                                  •
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     Ecology and Evolutionary Biology                                   Mathematical Physics                                               Zoology

Q The structure of this course is under review for 2022, pending Academic Board approval. Please refer to study.unimelb.edu.au/find for the latest information.

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GRADUATE STUDY
                          AT MELBOURNE

                          Graduate study is an investment in your            GET A COMPETITIVE EDGE                            THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
                          future. Choose Melbourne, and join the             A graduate degree can be a life-changing          EXPERIENCE
                          best and brightest students to pursue              option. You’ll be equipped with specialised       At Melbourne, you’ll get the full benefit of
                          your passion and develop your career.              cognitive and technical skills and an             the graduate school experience by studying
                                                                             internationally recognised graduate               intensively, in small classes led by experts
                          You'll study alongside the most talented           qualification, setting you apart from those who   and alongside others who share your deep
                          students in an environment focused on              study a traditional Australian single or double   interests and desire to succeed. Work towards a
                          research impact and industry relevance. You’ll     degree. In Australia, students with a graduate    professional qualification (for example, through
                          be part of a university that is committed to       degree earn more, too – on average, 36 per        the Juris Doctor), or join our world-changing
                          changing lives by contributing to the policy,      cent, or more than $23,000 extra per year.Q       researchers with a research higher degree.
                          debate and skills required for a better global
                          society.

                          We offer more than 400 higher level graduate
                          courses across a broad range of disciplines,
                          among them professional entry programs
                          including the Juris Doctor (law), the Doctor              #7 IN THE WORLD FOR                             51% UNDERGRADUATE
                          of Medicine (MD), the Master of Teaching,                    EMPLOYABILITY                              49% GRADUATE STUDENTS
                          the Master of Engineering and the Master of
                          Architecture.                                       - QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020

                          Our graduate study areas include:

                          •    Architecture, building, planning and design
                          •    Arts, humanities and social sciences                   “University is where you meet
                                                                                      people who might be your lifelong
                          •    Business and economics
                                                                                      friends, your future colleagues or
                          •    Education
                                                                                      employers. Where you might find
                          •    Engineering and information technology                 the meaning and love of your life
                          •    Environment                                            and re-define your life goals.”
                          •    Health
                                                                                      Randi Julian Miranda (Indonesia)
                          •    Law                                                    Master of Environment
                          •    Music, and visual and performing arts
                          •    Science
                          •    Veterinary and agricultural sciences.

                          Whether you’re choosing your first
                          career, changing direction or gaining that
                          competitive edge, our world-class research
                          and coursework graduate programs offer
                          a professionally relevant education. Our
                          graduates develop strong connections with
                          community and industry that open the door to
                          an outstanding future.

                          unimelb.edu.au/study/grad-degrees
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                          Q Q
                             uality Indicators for Learning and Teaching,
                            2020 Graduate Outcomes Survey

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RESEARCH AT
MELBOURNE

Who says you can’t change the                      DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY                                SCHOLARSHIPS
world? We expect nothing less.                     Graduating with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)        AND FEES
                                                   marks your admission to the community of
                                                                                                       DOMESTIC STUDENTS
Our reputation as Australia’s leading              scholars in your discipline and requires the
                                                                                                       Most domestic graduate research students
comprehensive research-intensive university        completion of a thesis of 80,000-100,000
                                                                                                       are funded by the Australian Government
enables us to attract and cultivate the most       words on a specialised topic.
                                                                                                       Research Training Program Fee Offset
promising researchers from around the world.
                                                   You will work under the guidance of at least        Scholarship (RTP), meaning you are
We collaborate with industry partners, other       two supervisors, who will provide advice and        exempt from paying tuition fees. Additional
institutions, research organisations, the          support throughout your research degree.            scholarships can provide annual living
community, and government and not-for-                                                                 allowances, relocation grants and paid
                                                   For help in finding supervisors, see:               maternity, parental and sick leave.
profit organisations to achieve research
                                                   unimelb.edu.au/research-supervisors
outcomes with global impact. We remain at
                                                                                                       INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
the forefront of innovation in Australia.
                                                   OUTSTANDING SUPPORT                                 More than 400 scholarships are available to
Melbourne is a place where world-class             Research training is a core activity of the         international graduate researchers. Many
researchers choose to work, and, as a              University. Our comprehensive support and           cover tuition fees, as well as a living allowance
graduate research student, you’ll be               award-winning professional development              and paid maternity, parental and sick leave.
supervised by leading experts in your field.       programs will help you become a more
                                                                                                       scholarships.unimelb.edu.au
                                                   effective researcher. We offer access to
OUR RESEARCH DEGREES                               dedicated research centres, advanced
Our graduate schools offer research programs       research facilities, generous scholarships and
in most major disciplines.                         established student support networks.

MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY                               unimelb.edu.au/study/graduate-research
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is an
internationally recognised masters degree
by research and requires the completion of a
thesis of 30,000-40,000 words.

MASTERS BY RESEARCH
Masters by research degrees differ from the
MPhil in that they may have a coursework
component, along with a shorter thesis of
about 30,000 words.

  HOW TO APPLY FOR GRADUATE RESEARCH STUDY
  STEP 1       Check your eligibility.

  STEP 2	Find potential projects and supervisors at findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au
          Contact potential supervisor for support (if required).

  STEP 3	Prepare your documentation: proposal (if required), transcripts, cover letter, academic referees, English language test results
          (if required), supervisor support correspondence (if required) and any other additional requirements for your discipline
          (eg GMAT/GRE, audition, portfolio).
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  STEP 4       Submit your application and wait for the outcome.

  STEP 5       If you receive an offer, you can then accept your place and prepare to start your life at Melbourne.

  Find out more at study.unimelb.edu.au/how-to-apply/graduate-research

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PATHWAYS TO
                          PROFESSIONAL CAREERS

                          Combining undergraduate and graduate study at the University of Melbourne is a pathway to limitless opportunity. Here
                          are just some of the doors it can open across our broad range of study areas. For entry requirements and more information
                          about pathways and where they can take you, visit study.unimelb.edu.au

                           UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE BY STUDY AREA                             GRADUATE DEGREE                              YOUR CAREER

                           Agricultural science

                           Any undergraduate degree                             3 years   Master of Agricultural Sciences    2 years   Agricultural scientist

                           Architecture

                           Bachelor of Design (major in Architecture) OR
                           Any degree with an Architecture Design Studio        3 years   Master of Architecture             2 years   Architect
                           subject and an Architecture History subject
                           (requires 3 years for Master of Architecture)

                           Data science

                           Any undergraduate degree with a major in data
                           science, computing and software systems or           3 years   Master of Data Science             2 years   Data scientist
                           mathematics and statistics

                           Dentistry

                           Bachelor of Biomedicine or Science
                           Bachelor of Arts, subject to completing              3 years   Doctor of Dental Surgery           4 years   Dentist
                           prerequisite subjects, and course plan approval
                           by home faculty

                           Engineering

                           Bachelor of Biomedicine, Design or Science with
                           an engineering major
                           Students in any other undergraduate degree           3 years   Master of Engineering              2 years   Engineer
                           are eligible to progress into the 3-year Master of
                           Engineering, subject to completing prerequisite
                           subjects

                           Environment

                                                                                                                                       Environmental policy
                           Any undergraduate degree                             3 years   Master of Environment              2 years
                                                                                                                                       consultant

                           Film and television

                                                                                          Master of Film and Television
                           Any undergraduate degree                             3 years                                      2 years   Film or television director
                                                                                          (Documentary or Narrative)

                           Financial analysis

                           Bachelor of Commerce                                 3 years   Master of Finance                  2 years   Financial analyst

                           Information technology
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                           Bachelor of Design or Science with an IT major
                           eg Bachelor of Science with major in Computing       3 years   Master of Engineering (Software)   2 years   Software engineer
                           and Software Systems

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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE BY STUDY AREA                                                    GRADUATE DEGREE                                                            YOUR CAREER

  International relations

                                                                                                                                                                   International relations
  Any undergraduate degree                                     3 years                  Master of International Relations                  2 years
                                                                                                                                                                   professional

  Journalism

  Any undergraduate degree                                     3 years                  Master of Journalism                               2 years                 Journalist

  Law

  Any undergraduate degree                                     3 years                  Juris Doctor                                       3 years                 Lawyer

  Medicine

  Any undergraduate degree
  Students complete a one-year internship                      3 years                  Doctor of Medicine                                 4 years                 Doctor
  following the Doctor of Medicine in order to
  obtain full registration as a doctor

  Nursing

  Any undergraduate degree                                     3 years                  Master of Nursing Science                          2 years                 Nurse

  Optometry

  Undergraduate degree with
                                                               3 years                  Doctor of Optometry                                4 years                 Optometrist
  prerequisite subjects

  Physiotherapy

  Undergraduate degree with
                                                               3 years                  Doctor of Physiotherapy                            3 years                 Physiotherapist
  prerequisite subjects

  Psychology

                                                       Fourth-year
  Bachelor of Arts,
                                                       honours or                                                                                                  Clinical psychologist
  Biomedicine or
                                                       Graduate
  Science with an               3 years                                        1 year               Master of Psychology                   2 years                 OR
                                                       Diploma
  accredited major in                                                                                                                                              Clinical neuropsychologist
                                                       (Advanced) in
  Psychology
                                                       Psychology

  Research

                                                       Graduate                2 years                                                     3 years
                                                                                                    Doctor of Philosophy
  Any undergraduate                                    degree
                                3 years                                                             OR                                                             Researcher
  degree                                               OR                                                                                  1.5–
                                                                               1 year               Master of Philosophy
                                                       Honours                                                                             2 years

  Teaching

  Any undergraduate degree                                                              Master of Teaching
  (with TCAT assessment)                                                                (Early Childhood, Primary,
                                                               3 years                                                                     2 years                 Teacher
                                                                                        Early Childhood and Primary,
  Part-time and accelerated options available                                           or Secondary)

  Veterinary medicine
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  Bachelor of Agriculture, Biomedicine or Science
  with at least one semester of study in both
  general/cellular biology and biochemistry                    3 years                  Doctor of Veterinary Medicine                      3–4 years               Vet
  3 year option for graduates of Bachelor of
  Science with Veterinary BioSciencesQ major

Q The Veterinary Bioscience major is only available to students who have received a provisional/conditional course offer to commence the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine following successful
  completion of the Bachelor of Science. For BSc students intending to apply for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine via the Veterinary Bioscience major it is a requirement that students have
  previously completed VCE Physics Units 3/4 or equivalent, or a 12.5 point Level 1 Physics subject. Students must complete four breadth subjects over the first two years of the Bachelor of Science
  degree. Students may complete one or two breadth subjects at first year level and two or three breadth subjects at second year level.

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YOUR STUDENT
                          EXPERIENCE

                          As a University of Melbourne graduate,             STUDENT LIFE AT MELBOURNE                          MELBOURNE PEER MENTOR
                          you’ll be highly sought after. That’s              Students are at the heart of the University of     PROGRAM
                          because our students can build their               Melbourne community which is focused on            You’ll be matched with a later-year student
                          experience and networks from day one.              creating a vibrant, diverse and welcoming          from your faculty, as well as a group of your
                                                                             environment that provides excellent teaching       first-year peers, in an instant network of
                          There are many ways to incorporate practical       and learning opportunities and rich University     friendly faces to touch base with as you
                          experience into your studies at Melbourne.         experience, that leads to intellectual             transition into university life. Benefit from
                          You can intern at one of the world’s most          development and personal growth.                   an insider’s experience, ask for advice and
                          influential organisations, gain international                                                         guidance in navigating uni life and make
                                                                             Through the new Student Life program,
                          experience, start a business, volunteer with                                                          friends with other students in your degree.
                                                                             you will be:
                          organisations that inspire you, work part time                                                        You’ll have the chance to develop your
                          and gain valuable skills while you study, or all   •   Guided through your transition to              leadership and interpersonal skills in your
                          of the above!                                          University with Faculty specific inductions,   third year by becoming a peer mentor yourself.
                                                                                 the Melbourne Commencement
                          Whether you have a dream career or want to             Ceremonies, Melbourne Peer Mentor
                          explore your options first, we will be there to
                                                                                                                                ACADEMIC ADVICE MENTORING
                                                                                 Program and First Year Discovery Subjects
                          support you to achieve your very best.                                                                From your second semester, you’ll have
                                                                             •   Mentored throughout your degree by our
                                                                                                                                appointments with an academic from your
                                                                                 network of advisers and mentors who can
                          PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE                                   provide personalised advice, including:        discipline or major area. They’ll help you
                                                                                                                                to identify areas of academic strength and
                          Internships are a great way to get first-hand          -	Regular meetings with your peer
                                                                                                                                personal interest for you to explore, and
                          industry experience and figure out if your                mentor and a small group of peers
                                                                                                                                provide advice on how to take advantage
                          dream career is right for you. Our students               from your discipline
                                                                                                                                of our global mobility and co-curricular
                          intern in leading companies and institutions           -	An academic adviser, a member of            opportunities.
                          in Australia and abroad, paving the way to                staff such as a lecturer or a professor,
                          fulfilling and exciting careers.                          who will take an active interest in your    Your academic adviser will be with you
                                                                                    progress, success and challenges            throughout your undergraduate degree to
                          YOUR LEADERSHIP AND                                       throughout your degree                      check in on your progress and help you in
                          NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES                               -	Access to alumni and industry
                                                                                                                                making decisions about major selections and
                                                                                                                                internships, as well as looking beyond the end
                          Employers love to see leadership experience               mentors to explore career and
                                                                                                                                of the degree to careers and further study.
                          on your resume – and we love to help you get              graduate study options
                          it! Lead a student group, direct a play, mentor
                          a younger student or help run one of over 200
                                                                             •   Recognised for responding to the needs         DISCOVERY EXPERIENCES
                                                                                 of the local and global community
                          clubs and societies to make connections and                                                           Your Discovery experiences will introduce
                                                                                 through volunteering, service and social
                          build your networks.                                   entrepreneurship as part of the Melbourne      you to the University community so you
                                                                                 Plus program                                   can become a thriving participant. These
                          MAKE A DIFFERENCE                                  •   Able to enhance your studies with a
                                                                                                                                include understanding the University’s role
                                                                                 Capstone Experience which brings               in Melbourne, Australia and globally; the
                          Take your skills into the community, contribute
                                                                                 together the skills and knowledge you          importance of Indigenous heritage, knowledge
                          to a cause you are passionate about and make
                                                                                 have developed during your degree.             and culture; respect for diversity and inclusion
                          a difference! You can volunteer in Australia
                                                                                                                                in and outside of the classroom; sustainability;
                          or overseas. In many cases your experience
                                                                             MELBOURNE COMMENCEMENT                             as well as introducing you to the exciting
                          can count towards your degree, and we
                                                                             CEREMONY (MCC)                                     cutting edge research happening in your
                          offer awards and grants to help finance your
                                                                                                                                study area.
                          volunteer work.                                    The MCC marks the beginning of your journey
                                                                             as a University of Melbourne student and is        study.unimelb.edu.au/discover/life-at-
                          SKILL BUILDING                                     a core feature of the Melbourne Orientation        melbourne
                          The Global Leadership and Employability team       experience. It signals the start of your studies
                          provides programs and services to students         in the same way that your graduation will          CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
                          free of charge, including screened job listings,   celebrate your completion at the end of your
                                                                                                                                Proudly multicultural, our diverse student
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                          workshops, industry events and connections         degree. You’ll be welcomed by University
                                                                                                                                community is represented by more than
                          with alumni. You can even attend a free Career     leaders, guest speakers and industry
                                                                                                                                200 clubs and societies. Joining a club or
                          Bootcamp. In addition, many faculties offer        influencers and meet your first-year peers
                                                                                                                                society allows you to continue some of the
                          seminars, practical training, networking events    within your faculty community.
                                                                                                                                extracurricular activities you already love, find
                          and more to help you break into a great career.                                                       a new interest or meet like-minded friends
                                                                                                                                from within or outside of your degree.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

We offer more than 1200 scholarships for new and current students.

The Melbourne Scholarships Program is one         MELBOURNE CHANCELLOR’S
of the most comprehensive and generous in         SCHOLARSHIP
Australia.                                        If you’re in your final year of high school and
                                                  expecting a high score, make the most of it
We encourage you to challenge yourself
                                                  with a Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship:
and try out different ways of thinking. Our
                                                  the flagship award in our broad program of
scholarships are just one way we inspire you
                                                  scholarships for high achievers.
to follow your curiosity and study what you
love, because that’s how you thrive.              MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL
                                                  UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
At the University of Melbourne, we’re all
                                                  For high-achieving international students, fee
different. We come from different places, have
                                                  remissions worth up to $56,000 are available
different passions and ambitions. That’s why
                                                  through the Melbourne International
we offer a huge variety of scholarships, from
                                                  Undergraduate Scholarship.
those awarded on merit, others to help with
your expenses and some help you travel the        ELITE ATHLETE PROGRAM
globe. There are scholarships to support your
                                                  If you excel in sport, our Elite Athlete Program
whole course or help you explore a specific
                                                  offers generous scholarships to help you
interest. Wherever you are, and whatever your
                                                  pursue your sporting dreams as well as your
passion, with a Melbourne scholarship you
                                                  academic aspirations.
can turn ambition into achievement.
                                                  MELBOURNE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
In addition to our scholarships, we offer many
                                                  For high achieving international students
prizes, grants and bursaries helping you get
                                                  undertaking graduate study at the University
the most out of your time at university. Most
                                                  of Melbourne, this scholarship offers between
of these are awarded to continuing students
                                                  25 to 100% fee remission.
at different points in their studies.
                                                  High achieving international graduate
Grants are available to undertake
                                                  students will also automatically be
volunteering or leadership activities. Excel in
                                                  considered for:
your studies and you could pick up a coveted
prize for academic achievement. Bursaries         •   International Postgraduate
are also available for a variety of needs and         Coursework Award
can ease the financial pressures of uni so you    •   Asian Development Bank -
can focus on your studies.                            Japan Scholarship

                                                  For more information about all
                                                  available scholarships, visit
                                                  scholarships.unimelb.edu.au
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HOW TO APPLY
                          INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

                          OBTAINING A VISA                                      ALL OTHER INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
                          Most international students require a student
                          visa to study in Australia. There are a number
                          of different types of student visas based on the       STEP 1      APPLY DIRECT
                          type of course you will be studying. Check the         	Submitting an application to the University of Melbourne is easy – you can fill
                          website of the Australian Department of Home             out an online application.
                          Affairs for details:
                                                                                 	We will contact you directly to advise you of the outcome of your application or
                          homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/stud                             let you know if additional information is required

                                                                                             study.unimelb.edu.au/how-to-apply
                          ESOS: PROTECTING
                          INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS                                             You can also accept your offer and apply for a student visa online.
                          The Australian Government is committed to                          APPLY THROUGH AN OFFICIAL OVERSEAS REPRESENTATIVE
                          ensuring you have a great education experience.
                                                                                 	If you would prefer an approved agent to submit an application on your behalf,
                          The Education Services for Overseas Students
                                                                                   you can use one of the University’s official overseas representatives (education
                          Act 2000 (the ESOS Act) and related laws set
                                                                                   agents) in your country.
                          out the requirements for education institutions
                          that deliver education services to international       	Our education agents can be found in over 70 countries and 300 cities around
                          students on a student visa.                              the world. They can help with lodging an application, accepting your offer, or
                                                                                   applying for a student visa (if you are admitted to the University).
                          These laws exist to protect international
                          students and ensure you meet student visa              	For further information about their costs, services and contact details, go to:
                          conditions for attending classes and making
                          satisfactory progress in your studies while                        study.unimelb.edu.au/how-to-apply/find-an-overseas-representative
                          in Australia.

                          To find out more about your rights and your            STEP 2	Provide a copy of your academic results to the University as part of your online
                          responsibilities, go to:                                       application. If you are currently studying, you may be required to submit your
                          services.unimelb.edu.au/international/                         final results (when they become available) before a complete assessment can
                          visas/esos                                                     be made.

                          WORKING WHILE STUDYING
                                                                                 STEP 3	You will receive an outcome letter via email, normally within four weeks of
                          If you wish to work while you are studying, you
                                                                                         the University receiving your complete application. If we require further
                          must hold a visa with permission to work. This
                                                                                         information or documentation, you will be notified and processing will proceed
                          allows you to work for a maximum of 40 hours
                                                                                         once the missing details are provided.
                          per fortnight while your course is in session and
                          for unlimited hours during vacation periods.
                          Classes are considered to be in session from
                          the first day of semester until the last day of the    STEP 4	Complete the steps outlined in your emailed letter of offer, including
                          examination period. Work restrictions vary for                 completing your personalised offer acceptance form
                          family members on student visas.                               and providing your tuition fee deposit and Overseas Student Health Cover
                                                                                         payment. For more information about how to
                                                                                         accept your offer, go to:
                          DOMESTIC STUDENTS STUDYING
                          OUTSIDE AUSTRALIA                                                  students.unimelb.edu.au/get-started
                          If you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen
                          or an Australian permanent resident, then
                          you are considered a domestic student for              STEP 5	Receive your Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) document, which you require to
                          the purposes of admission to the University.                   obtain your student visa.
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                          All domestic undergraduate applicants,
                          regardless of where you complete your
                          secondary schooling, must apply for entry to
                          the University through the Victorian Tertiary
                          Admissions Centre (VTAC).

                          To find out more visit:

                          go.unimelb.edu.au/cvk6
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ADMISSIONS

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES                                                GRADUATE COURSES                                                     ENGLISH LANGUAGE
TUITION FEES                                                         TUITION FEES                                                         REQUIREMENTS
Typical course fees are listed in the table                          Visit the website for more information.                              ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST
on page 19. Visit the website for more                                                                                                    You can use an approved English language test
                                                                     study.unimelb.edu.au/how-to-apply/fees
information.                                                                                                                              to meet English language requirements. You
                                                                     HOW TO APPLY                                                         must satisfy the requirements in one sitting
study.unimelb.edu.au/how-to-apply/fees
                                                                                                                                          within the 24 months preceding the proposed
                                                                     Coursework degrees: Most courses accept
HOW TO APPLY                                                                                                                              date of commencement of enrolment.Q
                                                                     online applications made directly to the
If you are an international student studying a                       University. Applications for Fine Arts and                            Approved English           Required score
qualification outside Australia, or undertaking                      Music, Education, Business, Medicine and                              language test              (all undergraduate courses)E
foundation studies in Australia, you can                             Law may also require completion of specific                           IELTS (Academic)           Overall band score of 6.5
apply online.                                                        application forms and/or have additional                                                         or more (with no band less
                                                                     requirements.                                                                                    than 6.0)
Timely applications for the standard offer
                                                                                                                                           TOEFL:       Paper-        577 or more with TWE score
rounds of most degrees are:                                          Timely applications for the standard offer                                         based         of at least 4.5
                                                                     rounds of most degrees are:
Semester 1: 30 November                                                                                                                                 Internet- 79 or more and scores of 21 in
Semester 2: Mid June                                                 Semester 1: 31 October                                                             based     Writing, 18 in Speaking, 13 in
                                                                                                                                                                  Reading and 13 in Listening
                                                                     Semester 2: 30 April
If required, you can seek assistance from one                                                                                              Pearson Test of    Overall score between 58
of our official overseas representatives.                            Some courses have early closing dates, and                            English (Academic) and 64 inclusive and no PTE
                                                                     not all courses are available in Semester 2.                                             communicative skills score
study.unimelb.edu.au/how-to-apply                                                                                                                             below 50
                                                                     Please check the course details online before
                                                                     applying. If required, you can seek assistance                        Cambridge          CAE score of 176 with no skill
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS STUDYING                                                                                                            English: Advanced/ less than 169
AN AUSTRALIAN YEAR 12                                                from one of our overseas representatives.                             Certificate in
                                                                                                                                           Advanced English
If you are an international student undertaking                      study.unimelb.edu.au/find                                             (CAE)
an Australian Year 12, you must apply through
the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).                     RESEARCH DEGREES
                                                                                                                                          SECONDARY OR TERTIARY STUDIES
                                                                     Applications for a research place are usually                        IN ENGLISH
study.unimelb.edu.au/how-to-apply
                                                                     accepted throughout the year. Have a look
                                                                                                                                          You can meet the English language
FOUNDATION STUDIES                                                   on our website for specific course application
                                                                                                                                          requirements for undergraduate study by
The University of Melbourne accepts a number                         closing dates. Note that entry requirements
                                                                                                                                          satisfactorily completing secondary studies
of foundation studies programs as entry                              vary between degrees, so make sure you
                                                                                                                                          in an approved final-year English subject, or
pathways to our undergraduate courses.                               check with the relevant graduate school.
                                                                                                                                          through approved tertiary study in English.
Approved Foundation Studies programs are                             unimelb.edu.au/study/graduate-research                               Further information about the University’s
listed on our Study website.                                                                                                              English language requirements, including
                                                                                                                                          graduate requirements, is available at
TRINITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION STUDIES                                                                                                        unimelb.edu.au/study/english-reqs
Graduates of Trinity College Foundation
Studies are guaranteed a place in the                                                                                                     OBTAINING A VISA
University of Melbourne course of their choice
                                                                                                                                          Most international students require a student
if they satisfy the prerequisites and meet the
                                                                                                                                          visa to study in Australia. There are a number
required scores.
                                                                                                                                          of different types of student visas based on the
Trinity offers accelerated and extended                                                                                                   type of course you will be studying. Check the
programs to meet your individual needs, and                                                                                               website of the Australian Department of
the curriculum is supervised by the University                                                                                            Home Affairs.
of Melbourne’s Academic Board. The College is
                                                                                                                                          homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/stud
ideally located near the University's Parkville
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campus.

trinity.unimelb.edu.au/tcfs

Q Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the English language test expiration is extended from 2 years to 3 years for the IELTS, TOEFL and Pearson PTE Academic tests and apply for commencement in 2021.
  This will be reviewed once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
W To see graduate English language requirements, please see: study.unimelb.edu.au/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements/graduate-english-language-requirements
E You must achieve the following scores to meet the English language requirement for the Bachelor of Oral Health: TOEFL (internet-based): total score of at least 94 and scores of at least 27 for writing,
  23 for speaking, 24 for reading and 24 for listening. To submit your scores when you apply, use our TOEFL Institution Code: 0974.IELTS: total score of at least 7.0 in the Academic International English
  Language Testing System (IELTS), with no bands less than 7.0. Pearson Test of English: overall score of at least 65 and achieve no PTE communicative skills score below 65.

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UNDERGRADUATE ENTRY
                          REQUIREMENTS AND COURSE FEES
                          This table provides a quick summary of our undergraduate degrees and should be used as a guide only.
                                                                 DURATION
                                                                 (EFTSL) Q
                                                                                   Australian           International    GCE A Levels     Trinity College  Australian University
                                                                                                                                                                                  USA – High    USA - High
                                                                                    Year 12            Baccalaureate Singapore A Levels Foundation Studies     Foundation
                                                                                                                                                                                    School    School Diploma
                                                                                 international          international   international      international        Programs
                                                                                                                                                                                 Diploma GPA, GPA + Advanced
                                                                                   students:           students: 2022     students:          students:        international
                                                                                                                                                                                      SAT     Placement (AP)
                                                                                2022 guaranteed          guaranteed   2022 guaranteed 2022 guaranteed students: indicative
                                                                                                                                                                                 and ACT EU     exams EU
                                                                                    ATAR E                IB score E      A Level E       TCFS score E T        score TY
                           Bachelor of Agriculture                     3                 70.00                  25                     CDD                         75                         76                 GPA 3.0 and         GPA: 3.0 and AP
                           Entry: February (Semester 1)                                                                                                                                                          SAT 1250 /            aggregate: 9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                ACT 26 and a        (from a minimum
                                                                                                                                                                                                                score of 3+ in           of 3 and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                2 or more AP        maximum of 4 AP
                                                                                                                                                                                                                examinations          examinations)

                           Bachelor of Arts                            3                 85.00                  31                     BCC                         80                         83                 GPA 3.2 and          GPA: 3.2 and
                           Entry: February (Semester 1)                                                                                                                                                           SAT 1320 /         AP aggregate:
                           and July (Semester 2)                                                                                                                                                                ACT 28 and a           13 (from a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                score of 3+ in      minimum of 3 and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                2 or more AP        maximum of 4 AP
                                                                                                                                                                                                                examinations         examinations)

                           Bachelor of Biomedicine                     3                 95.00                  37                     AAB                         91                         93                 GPA 3.6 and         GPA: 3.7 and AP
                           Entry: February (Semester 1)                                                                                                                                                           SAT 1400 /       aggregate: 18 (from
                           and July (Semester 2)                                                                                                                                                                ACT 30 and a          4 AP exams)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                score of 3+ in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                2 or more AP
                                                                                                                                                                                                                examinations
                           Bachelor of Commerce                        3                 94.00                36 O                   ABB O                        86 O                       89 O              GPA 3.5 and SAT       GPA: 3.5 and AP
                           Entry: February (Semester 1)                                                                                                                                                          1380 / ACT 29     aggregate: 17 (from
                           and July (Semester 2)                                                                                                                                                               and a score of 3+      4 AP exams)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                in 2 or more AP
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 examinations
                           Bachelor of Design                          3                 85.00                  31                     BCC                         80                         83                 GPA 3.2 and          GPA: 3.2 and
                           Entry: February (Semester 1)                                                                                                                                                           SAT 1320 /         AP aggregate:
                           and July (Semester 2)                                                                                                                                                                ACT 28 and a           13 (from a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                score of 3+ in      minimum of 3 and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                2 or more AP        maximum of 4 AP
                                                                                                                                                                                                                examinations         examinations)

                           Bachelor of Fine Arts                       3                   }                    }                       }                          }                          }                       }                      }
                           Entry: February (Semester 1)

                           Bachelor of Music                           3                   }                    }                       }                          }                          }                       }                      }
                           Entry: February (Semester 1)
                           and July (Semester 2)q

                           Bachelor of Oral Health                     3                  N/A                 31 w                   BCC w                        80 w                       83 w                GPA 3.2 and          GPA: 3.2 and
                           Entry: February (Semester 1)                                                                                                                                                           SAT 1320 /         AP aggregate:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                ACT 28 and a           13 (from a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                score of 3+ in      minimum of 3 and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                2 or more AP        maximum of 4 AP
                                                                                                                                                                                                                examinations         examinations)
                           Bachelor of Science                         3                 85.00                  31                     BCC                         80                         83                 GPA 3.2 and          GPA: 3.2 and
                           Entry: February (Semester 1)                                                                                                                                                           SAT 1320 /         AP aggregate:
                           and July (Semester 2)                                                                                                                                                                ACT 28 and a           13 (from a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                score of 3+ in      minimum of 3 and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                2 or more AP        maximum of 4 AP
                                                                                                                                                                                                                examinations         examinations)

                           Melbourne Chancellor’s                      3           99.90 (99.85 for      99.90 (99.85 for              N/A                        N/A                        N/A                      N/A                    N/A
                           Scholarship                                                Music) e              Music)e
                           Entry: February (Semester 1)
                           and July (Semester 2)

                          Q Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (EFTSL):                             Domestic students completing an international                         Y A minimum of 50 is required in English for Academic Purposes
                            1 EFTSL is a standard annual full-time load.                           qualification: The score listed should be considered a                  (EAP) and prerequisite subjects unless otherwise specified. The
                          W Domestic students: Applicants who achieve the minimum                  minimum score to be eligible for a place in that course. The            score is calculated using the best four subjects excluding EAP.
                            Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) for a course will be         actual standard required may be higher depending on the                 Maths 1 is included in the best four score for Commerce; and
                            eligible for consideration for a place, provided prerequisite          demand for the course and the number of Commonwealth                    English and History of Ideas are included for Arts.
                            studies and any other specific course requirements are met.            Supported Places (CSP) available.                                       The final average is usually the average of the best four year-
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                            The lowest selection ATAR to which an offer was made may be          R Round 1 lowest selection ATAR including relevant adjustments,           long subjects, including prerequisites for some courses. For
                            higher, depending on demand for the course and the number              to which an offer was made: Final 2021 lowest selection ATAR to         UNSW, the GPA on the final transcript is used. For WAUFP, the
                            of places available. Only applicants eligible for special entry        which offers were made are published at: vtac.edu.au                    CPS is used and different scores apply.
                            schemes will be admitted below the minimum ATAR.                     T International students must achieve at least the indicative score,    U To meet the prerequisites, students must complete the
                          E International students: The University guarantees admission            meet the prerequisite subjects and satisfy the English language         required AP subject/s listed and achieve a score of at least
                            to a course when an international student achieves the required        requirements to be eligible to be considered for the course. For        3 in the US College Board AP exam. AP scores below 3 are
                            score, meets prerequisite studies, satisfies the English language      domestic students completing an international qualification,            not included in the aggregate score. GPA required is based
                            requirements and there are still places available in the course at     the score listed should be considered a minimum score to be             on the Year 12 GPA in the USA High School Diploma from an
                            the time of acceptance. If you do not meet the guaranteed score,       eligible for a place in that course.                                    accredited school. For further information about entry scores
                            your application will not be considered for entry.                                                                                             for the USA High School Diploma GPA, SAT and ACT, please
                            Guaranteed scores apply only if no further study has been                                                                                      visit: study.unimelb.edu.au/find
                            undertaken after completion of one of these programs.
                            Guaranteed ATARs are reviewed annually.

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