University of Melbourne
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ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The University of Melbourne, one of Australia's highest-ranked universities, offers international students scholarships such as the Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship, awards for graduate coursework students, and Graduate Research Scholarships for PhD candidates covering fees and a living allowance. Many are considered automatically with the admission application. Details are on the official scholarships website.
Tuition for international students
Available programmes (2)
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship
BachelorPartially Funded4 majorsDeadline varies by university or programme - View Details
University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships 2027
PhDFully Funded57 majorsDeadline varies by university or programme
Life and living
Melbourne · Australia
Life and living
Melbourne · Australia
Living in Melbourne
Australia’s second city and cultural capital, home to the University of Melbourne, Monash and RMIT, regularly ranked among the best student cities.
Student housing
Median weekly rents in Melbourne: AUD 475 for a 1-bed flat and AUD 575 for a 2-bed flat (University of Melbourne, 2026); sharing lowers a student’s cost considerably.
Transport for students
Eligible international undergraduates can get the International Student Travel Pass on myki; full-time postgraduates are not covered.
Top landmarks
Melbourne laneways
Nicholas Cole from Melbourne, Australia · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Federation Square
DXR · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Royal Botanic Gardens
Queen Victoria Market
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:Australian Bureau of StatisticsUniversity of Melbourne – Cost of livingInsider Guides – Student transport discounts in Australia
Studying and living in Australia
Costs and living
Tuition Fees in Australia (2026/2027): • Bachelor's Degree: 30,000 to 48,000 AUD per year for business, IT, humanities, and sciences (higher for medical and dental programmes up to 85,000 AUD). • Master's Degree: 32,000 to 52,000 AUD per year across leading Australian institutions. Living Expenses & Student Visa Financial Requirement: • The official annual living cost requirement set by the Australian Department of Home Affairs for the Student Visa (Subclass 500) is 29,710 AUD per year (~2,475 AUD/month). • Regional living variations: Sydney and Melbourne are higher in accommodation costs; Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, and Newcastle offer more affordable student living.
Working while studying
Working During Studies: • International students holding a Subclass 500 visa can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during teaching periods, and unlimited full-time hours during scheduled university holidays. • Australia offers the world's highest national minimum wage (approximately 24.10 AUD per hour). Post-Study Work Rights (Subclass 485 Visa): • The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485 - Post-Higher Education Work stream) allows graduates to live and work full-time in Australia: 2 years for Bachelor's, 3 years for Master's, and 3–4 years for PhDs. An extra 1–2 years are granted for regional study, creating clear pathways to Australian Permanent Residency (PR).
Faculties and programmes
9 faculties · 70 programmes
Faculties and programmes
9 faculties · 70 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning (Melbourne School of Design)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Architectural Engineering
- Game Development· Bachelor
- Graphic Design· Bachelor
Faculty of Arts
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Anthropology· Bachelor, PhD
- Archaeology· Bachelor, PhD
- History
- International Relations
- Journalism· Master
- Languages and Literature
- Philosophy· Bachelor, PhD
- Political Science
- Public Relations· Master
- Sociology· Bachelor, PhD
- Theology & Religious Studies· Bachelor
- Translation· Master
Faculty of Business and Economics (incl. Melbourne Business School)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Accounting
- Business Management
- Data Science & Analytics· Bachelor, Master
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship· Master
- Finance
- Human Resource Management· Master
- International Business· Master
- Marketing
- Statistics· Bachelor, Master
- Supply Chain Management· Master
Faculty of Education (Melbourne Graduate School of Education)
MasterPhDENEnglish- Curriculum & Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Educational Psychology
- Special Education
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Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Artificial Intelligence· Master, PhD
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity· Master, PhD
- Electrical Engineering
- Information Technology (IT)· Master, PhD
- Mechanical Engineering
- Software Engineering
Faculty of Fine Arts and Music
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Film & Television Production
- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)
- Music
- Theatre & Drama
Melbourne Law School
MasterPhDENEnglish- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Dentistry
- General Medicine· Master, PhD
- Nursing· Master, PhD
- Nutrition and Dietetics· Bachelor, PhD
- Physical Therapy· Master, PhD
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Social Work· Master, PhD
- Statistics· Master
Faculty of Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Agricultural Engineering & Crop Science
- Astronomy· PhD
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Data Science & Analytics
- Environmental Science
- Forestry & Natural Resources Management
- Geography· Bachelor, PhD
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
- Veterinary Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Deadline varies by university or programme. Follow the official website for updates.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.unimelb.edu.au. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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