University Of Melbourne (The)

University Of Melbourne (The)

Contact

In person: Stop 1, 757 Swanston Street
Parkville VIC 3010

Phone No: 13 MELB (13 6352)

Email: Enquire via https://study.unimelb.edu.au/support/contact

Web site: http://study.unimelb.edu.au

Accreditation

CRICOS provider code: 00116K

Campus locations

Burnley

500 Yarra Boulevard
Richmond VIC 3121

Creswick

Water Street
Creswick VIC 3363

Dookie

940 Dookie-Nalinga Road
Dookie VIC 3647

Online

Parkville

Grattan Street
Parkville VIC 3010

Parkville / Dookie

Shepparton

49 Graham Street
Shepparton VIC 3630

Southbank

234 St Kilda Road
Southbank VIC 3006

Werribee

250 Princes Highway
Werribee VIC 3030

Why choose Melbourne? 

The University of Melbourne has been at the leading edge of global research, discovery and learning for more than 170 years. Our research contributes to solving social, economic and environmental challenges facing the world today, and into the future. We are currently ranked the number one university* in Australia and number 13 globally, and our graduates are among the world’s most employable.^  

Our University community is one where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. Everyone is valued and respected, with equal access to opportunities to fulfil their talents and potential. Our aim is to create supportive environments that empower students to become well-rounded, highly skilled and resilient – ready to make an impact on a global scale.  

Transformative learning experiences 

The University comprises eight campuses situated on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung, Bunurong, Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Wurrung people. Our Parkville campus is located within the largest biomedical precinct in the southern hemisphere, and our Southbank campus lies at the heart of Melbourne’s famous Arts Precinct.  

Within our diverse learning environments, students work alongside academics and researchers who are at the forefront of their field. Through industry-integrated learning, internships, volunteering and study abroad opportunities, students gain practical, real-world experience, strengthen their connections with industry and community, and hone their skills and expertise to become global leaders. 

A distinctive approach to education 

The Melbourne curriculum empowers students to create their own study path. You’ll be encouraged to see the world from different perspectives, learn to connect thoughts and ideas, find innovative solutions to problems and put them into practice. You can focus on your chosen discipline while exploring other diverse subjects across 100 different study areas. It’s a unique opportunity to tailor your degree to your own interests and aspirations.  

Choose from seven foundational bachelors degrees in arts, biomedicine, commerce, design, fine arts, music, and science. We also offer specialist degrees in agriculture and oral health, where everything you study is structured for your chosen discipline. Once completed, you can enter the workforce with a broad knowledge base and career-ready skills. Or, continue the journey to gain specialised knowledge via a graduate degree or in graduate research to set yourself apart as an expert in your field. 

You could even guarantee your place in a graduate program at Melbourne before you start your undergraduate course, by applying for a Graduate Degree Package. For example, you could enrol in the Bachelor of Science and lock in your spot in the Master of Engineering to know with certainty the path you will take. 

* QS World University Rankings 2024
^ QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022

Institutional student profile

See below the diverse range of students you'll be studying with and the type of study backgrounds they've come from! This snapshot is of the Semester 1, 2025 commencing undergraduate cohort (with students who remained enrolled after the Semester 1 census date). 

The academic background of all commencing domestic undergraduate students has been detailed below. All commencing international undergraduate students are indicated in the final row (whether their previous studies were completed in Victoria, in Australia, or overseas).

Applicant typesNumber of studentsPercentage of all students
(A) Higher education study 450 5.2%
(B) Vocational education and training (VET) study 77 0.9%
(C) Work and life experience 31 0.4%
(D) Recent secondary education    
Admitted solely based on ATAR 4776 55.5%
Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered 123 1.4%
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor 226 2.6%
International students 2923 33.9%
All students 8606 100%

Courses

For all courses listed with VTAC, visit CourseSearch.

Events

Events near you

For more information:  https://study.unimelb.edu.au/student-life/events

Open days

For more information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/openday

Admission criteria

Year 12 Applicants

To be eligible for entry to an undergraduate degree Year 12 applicants must fulfil all of the following requirements: complete the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or equivalent; satisfy and achieve the required mark in each prerequisite subject for the course and any prerequisite tests, interviews or auditions; achieve the minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), or notional ATAR for the degree (with the exception of applicants eligible for a special entry scheme).

Applies to:

  • Applicants with recent secondary education

English language requirements

All applicants must satisfy the University's English language requirements to be eligible for a place. You can satisfy these requirements in a number of ways depending on your circumstances.

Applies to:

  • All Applicants

Credit transfer (advanced standing)

Credit transfer, also known as advanced standing, allows you to count previous education in a similar field or topic towards part of a degree. This can reduce the number of subjects you need to complete to gain your qualification. You will need to provide copies of your academic transcript/s to support your request for credit.

Applies to:

  • All Applicants

Special consideration

Institutional access and equity queries should be directed to:

Equity scheme through VTAC:

You are more than your ATAR

Access Melbourne helps us see the whole picture when you apply for undergraduate study.

Access Melbourne categories take your personal circumstances into consideration as part of your application. You may even qualify for guaranteed entry or a place in your preferred course.

Use the Access Melbourne Eligibility calculator for an ATAR estimate based on your personal details: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/67te

Am I eligible for Access Melbourne?

Access Melbourne is our Equity Scheme. To apply, you must first meet all of the general eligibility requirements:

  • Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident or hold a permanent humanitarian visa (Temporary, Bridging or Safe Haven Enterprise)
  • Have not received results from undergraduate studies at a tertiary institution (excludes high school extension studies, or single subjects completed outside of an official degree program. Does not apply to non-school leaver entry pathway applicants and/or applicants eligible for the recognition as an Indigenous Australian category)
  • Demonstrate the capacity to successfully undertake the course of your choice, and
  • Apply for a University of Melbourne undergraduate course through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).

If you are eligible to apply, there are nine categories under which you can receive consideration:

  • Disadvantaged financial background
  • Resident of a regional or remote area
  • Recognition as an Indigenous Australian
  • First in family
  • Graduate of an under-represented school
  • Difficult circumstances
  • Living with a disability or medical condition 
  • Non-English speaking background
  • Mature-age consideration (non-school leaver entry pathway).

Additional information

Concurrent Diplomas

Concurrent diplomas in the areas of icomputing, languages, mathematical sciences and music allow students to study the diploma alongside their bachelors degree. This will usually add a further year of study unless students take a 'fast track' to completion (with the potential to complete the diploma at the same time as their bachelors degree). Applications for concurrent diplomas are made directly to the University once students are enrolled in a bachelors degree.

Indigenous students

Murrup Barak, Melbourne Institute for Indigenous Development is the central point of contact for Australian Indigenous people on campus. It provides a range of services, facilities and scholarships to eligible students. Refer to the VTAC Guide course entry for the Bachelor of Science (Extended). This course provides a pathway for motivated Indigenous students who may not meet formal entry requirements.

Enrolment

Deferment policy

Successful applicants may apply to defer commencement of their studies for up to one year. Deferrals are not permitted in all courses, are not granted automatically, and will not be granted to allow the commencement of another tertiary course.

Student and campus services

Students experiencing disability

The University welcomes applications from students experiencing disability and encourages them to apply for Access Melbourne. It is the University's policy to take all reasonable steps to enable the participation of students with health conditions and impairments in the University's programs.

Counselling and psychological services

Free, confidential counselling is available for students, as well as a wide range of workshops and seminars.

International students

Student Services provide support for international students at the University of Melbourne and their families. They can assist with visa-related matters, welfare and general support, as well as supervision of students who are under 18 years old.

Financial assistance

Scholarships

Institutional scholarships queries should be directed to:

The University of Melbourne offers a range of scholarship programs to students who recently completed an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate in Australia. Recognising outstanding academic achievement, we offer the following:

  • Melbourne Chancellor's Scholarship

These scholarships are offered to all eligible candidates.

Access Scholarships are awarded to commencing undergraduate students who are experiencing disadvantaged circumstances. We offer the following:

  • Narrm Scholarship
  • Melbourne Humanitarian Access Scholarship
  • Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships

FEE-HELP

If you enrol in an Australian fee-place, and are eligible, the Australian Government's FEE-HELP loan program allows you to defer all or part of your tuition fees via a government loan, similar to the deferral of student contributions via HECS-HELP.

HECS-HELP

HECS-HELP assists eligible students in Commonwealth supported places pay their student contribution amounts. or HECS-HELP is available to eligible Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders who are enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).

Student profile

Further information