University of Melbourne application deadlines 2027
The recommended date to have your international application in to University of Melbourne for its next intake (Semester 1) is November 30, 2026. Competitive courses close earlier.
How University of Melbourne handles application dates
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.
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.
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.
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.
These dates are for international applicants. Domestic dates, and the exact date for a specific course, can differ. Always confirm on University of Melbourne’s own website before you rely on a date.
Once you have an offer, you accept it, pay the deposit, and receive a Confirmation of Enrolment, then you apply for the subclass 500 student visa. Build that time into your plan: from some countries the visa alone takes one to three months.
University of Melbourne deadlines: common questions
When is the University of Melbourne application deadline for international students?
The recommended date to have your international application in to University of Melbourne for its next intake (Semester 1) is November 30, 2026. Competitive courses close earlier.
Can I apply to University of Melbourne after the deadline?
Often, yes. Australian universities rarely enforce a single hard cut-off. If places remain in your course and there is enough time to arrange a student visa before the intake starts, a late application is usually still considered. Competitive and quota courses (medicine, some design and health programs) are the exception and do close firmly.
What intakes does University of Melbourne have?
University of Melbourne takes international students for 2 intakes: Semester 1 and Semester 2. Not every course is available in every intake, so check the course page.
How early should I apply to University of Melbourne?
Three to four months before your intended intake is the usual advice, and earlier for competitive courses or if you are from a country where the student visa takes longer to process. Applying early also means an earlier offer, which helps with scholarships and accommodation.