University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria | study.unimelb.edu.au
The University of Melbourne convenes brilliant minds to address the important questions of our times. We equip our students with a future-facing education, enriched by global perspectives and embedded in research. We serve our communities, ensuring that education and research is inspired by need and for the benefit of society. Melbourne is a large, public, research-intensive, comprehensive university ranked #1 in Australia and #27 in the world. It offers 3-year bachelor’s degrees, with 140 majors and minors across dozens of disciplines. Admissions is based solely on academic achievement through grades, test scores and academic prerequisites. Ranked #8 globally for graduate employability, Melbourne prepares students for a disrupted world. Our campus is situated in the heart of Melbourne, seven times voted the most livable city in the world. Melbourne is renowned as Australia’s cultural and sports capital, the Silicon Valley of biotechnology, with easy access to Australia’s stunning and unique nature.
Representatives
Todd St Vrain He/Him/His
North America Regional Manager
(415) 602-7830 todd.stvrain@unimelb.edu.au
Julia Jerving She/Her/Hers
North America Country Manager
(415) 920-3526 julia.jerving@unimelb.edu.au
Details
Institution Type
Public
Campus Setting
Urban
Closest Airport (Distance)
MEL (12 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
30,000 / 60,000
Average Class Size
50
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
50% / 75% / 44%
Athletics Division
No Answer
Athletics League
Australian Intervarsity Leagues
Average ACT / SAT
29 / 1400
Average GPA
3.5
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: University Recalculated
Scholarships: University Recalculated
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
No Answer
Deposits
No Answer
Applications Accepted
University-Specific App
Application Information
Test Optional? No
Demonstrated Interest? No
Rolling Admission? Yes
Admission Interview? No
Need-blind Admission? No
WUE Tuition Exchange? No
CA Specific Scholarships? No
Freshman App Deadlines
Start Year Intake
(Feb start): Oct 31
Mid Year Intake
(July start): May 31
Transfer App Deadline
Mid Year Intake
(July start): May 31
Start Year Intake
(Feb start): Oct 31
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
N/A
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
N/A - we do not offer merit scholarships for international transfer students.
Link to Scholarship Info
scholarships.unimelb.edu/au
Points of Pride
“The underground carpark has been featured in the first Mad Max movie, episodes of MasterChef Australia, and a music video of Australian indie pop artist Amy Shark.”
The campus is located next to both the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct and the Melbourne Connect Innovation Precinct, offering many opportunities to participate in internships and research and engage with industry.
The University’s community is diverse and welcoming. 30% of Australians were born overseas and 44% of the student body are international students from 150+ countries.
