University of Melbourne
01/09/2021 ***Please note - this is an archive page and is not being updated***
The Exchange pages are currently being migrated to a new Global Opportunities web platform.
- Outoing students may find partners at: GO Study Abroad: Where
- If you are an incoming exchange student coming to Durham University, please visit: Incoming Opportunities.
Number of places available for 2021/22: 6 Full year places
University Website: http://www.mobility.unimelb.edu.au/inbound/study/index.html
Term dates: July to November, then February to June
General Contact: studyabroad-exchange@unimelb.edu.au
Resources
- Melbourne University Study Abroad and Exchange Brochure 2018 (last modified: 10 August 2018)
Academic Information
Information on courses available to exchange students can be found on the website: http://www.mobility.unimelb.edu.au/inbound/study/your-studies.html
You must achieve the minimum of 60% average or higher, or an equivalent.
Requirements/Restrictions
The following Faculties are not available to Exchange students:
- Melbourne Medical School
- Melbourne Dental School
- Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences
Admission to the following Faculties is limited:
- Faculty of Engineering
- Melbourne Law School
- Faculty of Sciences (in particular Biomedicine)
Further information regarding restrictions is available here: http://www.mobility.unimelb.edu.au/inbound/before-applying/faculty-requirements.html
Language Requirements
The language of instruction at the University of Melbourne is English. If you are a non native English speaker, you may be required to provide evidence of language ability.
Accommodation
The University of Melbourne offers study abroad and exchange students a range of accommodation options, including College Residence, Student Apartments and Shared Housing.
The cost of College Residence with meal plan would be roughly $555 - $712 (£330-425) per week.
http://www.mobility.unimelb.edu.au/inbound/life/housing.html
Supporting Documents Required
- Exchange Application Form
- Copy of Passport
- Academic Transcript
- Study Plan
Student Support
Studet services provide in all ares mentioned below. More information can be found here.
- Academic skills
- Advocacy service
- Careers and employment service
- Chaplaincy
- Counselling
- Disability support
- Financial aid and advice
- Health service
- Housing support
- Security service
- Sporting clubs and facilities
- Student Union
Other Information
Estimated costs of a year at Melbourne are available here: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/finaid/planning/cost_of_living
It is an Australian Government requirement that all international students must have health insurance, known as Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), from an approved Australian provider. This is compulsory and costs around $437.
Students coming from overseas to study at the University of Melbourne must have a student visa unless they are an Australian or New Zealand citizen. Exchange students apply for the Student Visa (sub-class 500) once the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) has been issued.
