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University of Melbourne

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The closing date to apply to University of Melbourne for its next intake (Semester 1) is 30 November 2026. Individual courses can close earlier.

At a glance

International tuition: A$47,968/yr
First-year budget: A$83,000 to A$95,000
English (minimum): IELTS 6.5 · PTE 58
Application fee: A$154
Intakes: Semester 1 · Semester 2
Regional (migration): No
Selectivity: Selective
Degree levels: Undergraduate

Good for

Research reputation and global rankings
More than one intake a year

Weaker fit for

The lowest possible tuition budget
Regional migration points, if you study on the metro campus

Derived from the data on this page. Individual courses set their own fees, entry scores, and intakes, so check the ones you are applying to.

Overview

Melbourne uses the 'Melbourne Model', in which broad undergraduate degrees are followed by a professional graduate degree. That is a different shape from the direct-entry professional degrees common elsewhere in Australia.

Who is this university for?

Melbourne suits students who value a broad first degree and are comfortable specialising later through a professional graduate qualification. Its Melbourne Model is deliberately different from direct-entry programs elsewhere, so it is a strong fit if you want time to explore before committing, and a weaker one if you want to start a professional degree immediately. It is highly ranked, and entry to the graduate professional degrees is competitive.

Admissions

Selectivity: Selective
English (institutional minimum): IELTS 6.5 · PTE 58
Application platform: Direct
Degree levels: Undergraduate

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Australian universities do not publish official acceptance rates. Selectivity here is our editorial band, not a percentage. Group of Eight, research-intensive. Graduate entry is broad from a good bachelor's, but the Melbourne Model makes most professional fields graduate-only and competitive. Individual competitive courses stay harder to enter than the institution-wide band suggests. How we assign it.

Tuition & first-year budget

International tuition: A$47,968/year
Application fee: A$154
Living cost estimate: A$31,000/year

Verified Aug 31, 2026study.unimelb.edu.au ↗

Estimated first-year budget

A$83,000 to A$95,000

Tuition plus about A$31,000 living costs, the application fee, and roughly A$4,000 in one-off setup costs (visa, health cover, flights, initial deposits). Tuition varies widely by course, so check your specific program.

The living-cost figure is an estimate for Melbourne, anchored to the Australian Government’s AUD 29,710 minimum for a single student visa applicant (2026) and adjusted for the city. Your actual costs depend most on rent and lifestyle.

Financial aid & scholarships

Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship25% fee sponsorship for the duration of the course (20% for scholarships awarded from 2027)Details →

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Academics

Bachelor of Agriculture

Undergraduate · Agriculture

Bachelor of Arts

Undergraduate · Arts & Design

Bachelor of Biomedicine

Undergraduate · Biology & Life Sciences

Bachelor of Commerce

Undergraduate · Business

Bachelor of Dance (Degree with Honours)

Undergraduate · Music & Performing Arts

Bachelor of Design

Undergraduate · Architecture

Bachelor of Film and Television (Degree with Honours)

Undergraduate · Communications & Media

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours)

Undergraduate · Arts & Design

Bachelor of Medical Science (Degree with Honours)

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Music

Undergraduate · Music & Performing Arts

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For international students

Melbourne is a major city, so it does not carry the regional study points or 491 access that Adelaide, Perth, and Canberra do. Because of the Melbourne Model, a professional qualification such as the Juris Doctor or Master of Engineering is a separate graduate application after your bachelor, so plan for two admission cycles rather than one. Entry from a three-year overseas bachelor is accepted for most masters, but competitive programs expect strong marks.

How to apply

Understand the Melbourne Model. Undergraduate study is a broad three-year degree (Arts, Science, Commerce, Biomedicine, Design, or Music), after which you take a professional graduate degree such as the Juris Doctor, Doctor of Medicine, or Master of Engineering.
Choose the undergraduate degree and the majors within it that lead toward your intended graduate program.
Check the entry requirements, including the English score and any prerequisite subjects, for that degree.
Prepare your transcripts, English results, passport, and any required personal statement.
Apply through the University of Melbourne's application portal or an authorised agent.
Accept your offer and pay the deposit to receive a Confirmation of Enrolment.
Apply for your Student visa and Overseas Student Health Cover.
Plan for the graduate degree separately toward the end of your bachelor, including its own entry requirements.

Requirements and steps can vary by course. Always confirm the process for your specific program on the university’s official website before applying.

Application deadlines

University of Melbourne runs fixed intakes rather than one hard deadline. The dates below are the recommended times to have your international application in, about three to four months before each intake. Postgraduate and competitive courses close earlier; later applications are often still accepted while places and visa time remain. Confirm the exact date for your course on the university’s site.

IntakeApply by

Semester 1 · GraduateRecommended

Melbourne assesses most graduate coursework applications as they arrive and closes courses once they are full, so there is no single closing date. For a Semester 1 2027 (February or March) start, apply as early as you can; competitive courses fill months ahead. Each course page lists its own dates.

Semester 1 · Undergraduate30 Nov 2026UPCOMING

Closing date for direct international undergraduate applications for the start-year (Semester 1) 2027 intake, published by the University of Melbourne. Degrees with supplementary tasks such as Fine Arts and Music close before September. Applicants with an Australian Year 12 or an IB completed in Australia or New Zealand apply through VTAC, which closes in late September.

Semester 2 · GraduateRecommended

Melbourne assesses most graduate coursework applications on a rolling basis and closes courses once full. For a July 2027 start, apply as early as you can; not every course runs a mid-year intake. Each course page lists its own dates.

Semester 2 · Undergraduate31 May 2027UPCOMING

Closing date for direct international undergraduate applications for the mid-year (Semester 2) 2027 intake, published by the University of Melbourne. Only a limited set of courses is available mid-year.

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University of Melbourne deadlines, in detail →

University of Melbourne: common questions

Does University of Melbourne charge an application fee for international students?

University of Melbourne lists an application fee of about A$154 for direct international applications. Several universities that charge a fee waive it for applications lodged through an authorised agent, so check before you pay.

What English test score do I need to get into University of Melbourne?

The institutional minimum for undergraduate entry at University of Melbourne is IELTS 6.5 overall, or PTE Academic 58. This is a floor, not a guarantee: nursing programs usually need IELTS 7.0, teaching 7.5, and medicine, law, and business often 7.0. Postgraduate coursework is typically 6.5. Always check the score for your specific course.

How much does it cost to study at University of Melbourne for a year?

As an international student, budget roughly A$83,000 to A$95,000 for your first year. That is tuition from about A$47,968, around A$31,000 in living costs for Melbourne, plus roughly A$4,000 in one-off setup costs. Tuition varies widely by course.

Is University of Melbourne a Group of Eight university?

Yes. University of Melbourne is one of the eight members of the Group of Eight, Australia's research-intensive university alliance. That means higher rankings and research funding, and also the most selective admissions and the highest tuition band.

When can I start studying at University of Melbourne?

University of Melbourne has two main intakes a year: Semester 1, starting in February or March, and Semester 2, starting in July. The recommended time to apply is about three to four months before the intake, and postgraduate and competitive courses close earlier.

Is University of Melbourne in a regional area for skilled migration?

No. University of Melbourne's main campus is in a major metropolitan area, so it does not attract the regional study points. If regional migration points matter to you, look at universities in Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, or the smaller cities.

How do I apply to University of Melbourne as an international student?

Choose your course and confirm it is open to international students for your intake, check the entry requirements and English score, then apply online through the university's admissions portal or through an authorised agent in your country. After an offer you accept, pay the deposit, receive a Confirmation of Enrolment, and use it to apply for a Student visa (subclass 500).

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