University of Melbourne

January 23, 2022 Emily Strickler

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 #13 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): Nov 30
Mid Year Intake
(July start): March 31

Transfer App Deadline
Mid Year Intake
(July start): Apr 30
Start Year Intake
(Feb start): Nov 30

Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
Start Year Intake
(Feb start): Nov 30
Mid Year Intake
(July start): March 31

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
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.