University of Melbourne application deadlines 2027
Next deadline
Semester 1 · Undergraduate
The closing date for international applications to University of Melbourne for its next intake (Semester 1) is 30 November 2026. Individual courses can close earlier.
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University of Melbourne application fee
University of Melbourne charges a non-refundable application fee of about A$154 per application, payable when you submit online. Some universities waive this for applications lodged through an authorised agent, so check before you pay.
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.
Applying to University of Melbourne at a glance
University of Melbourne has 222 published programs on this site, most in Law, Nursing & Health Sciences, Business, and Engineering. The figures below are the lowest and highest listed across those programs, so check the specific course page for yours.
| Level | Programs | International tuition listed | IELTS overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate | 193 | A$27,800 to A$139,000 | 6.5 to 7.5 |
| Undergraduate | 16 | A$25,000 to A$95,500 | 6.5 to 7.0 |
| PhD | 13 | A$58,800 to A$78,700 | 6.5 to 7.0 |
University of Melbourne scholarship deadlines
- Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship · 25% fee sponsorship for the duration of the course (20% for scholarships awarded from 2027) · no fixed closing date
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 closing date for international applications to University of Melbourne for its next intake (Semester 1) is 30 November 2026. Individual courses can close earlier.
Can I apply to University of Melbourne after the deadline?
Possibly, but do not plan on it. University of Melbourne publishes a closing date, and individual courses can close earlier. If places remain and there is time to arrange a student visa, a late application may still be considered. Competitive and quota courses (medicine, some design and health programs) 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?
For University of Melbourne's next intake (Semester 1), the published date is 30 November 2026. 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. University of Melbourne lists a scholarship with their own deadlines, so check those too.
How much does it cost to apply to University of Melbourne?
University of Melbourne charges a non-refundable application fee of about A$154 per application, payable when you submit online. Some universities waive this for applications lodged through an authorised agent, so check before you pay.
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