Overview

Applying for Semester 1 start-year intake (February)

All domestic students apply for this course through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).

If you are a domestic student studying your final year of secondary school outside Australia, you still apply through VTAC and you must submit your final results, as soon as they are available, to VTAC. You can submit your application to VTAC before you get your final results.

If you are applying to commence in second-year or later, you still need to apply through VTAC.

Applying for Semester 2 mid-year intake (July)

A number of undergraduate courses accept applications for mid-year entry. This is a separate application. For detailed information on eligibility, entry requirements and how to apply, see:

• Mid-year applications - domestic students
• Mid-year applications - international students

Applying for an internal course transfer

Current University of Melbourne students wishing to apply for an internal transfer can submit an undergraduate course transfer application.

Access Melbourne

Access Melbourne is our special consideration and equity entry scheme that takes your personal circumstances into account when you apply to study with us through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).

This entry scheme is designed to increase opportunities for students of all backgrounds to access and thrive at university. You could secure a place in your preferred undergraduate course or Graduate Degree Package with guaranteed and adjusted ATAR entry requirements. You’ll also be automatically considered for a range of scholarships.

Submit an equity schemes and scholarship application in VTAC alongside your course preferences to be considered for Access Melbourne.

Check your eligibility for Access Melbourne

Your offer and enrolment

You'll receive an offer in your VTAC account as well as an official offer email from the University of Melbourne. Offers go out between November - January depending on what offer rounds you're participating in. Your email offer from the University will explaining how to accept your offer and what you need to do to enrol.

Read more about the application process

Before you apply

1. Check the entry requirements to make sure you’re eligible
2. Submit your course preferences through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)
3. Check if you're eligible for Access Melbourne and submit an equity schemes and scholarship application alongside your course preference in VTAC
4. Check if you're eligible for a scholarship and if any specific applications are needed
5. Course offers will be emailed to you from the University and available in your VTAC account (dates dependent on the offer round)
6. Accept your offer to the University of Melbourne and complete your enrolment

Overview

International students studying the VCE, an Australian Year 12 or the IB in Australia

All international students currently studying the VCE, an Australian Year 12 or the IB in Australia or New Zealand apply for this course through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).

You'll receive an offer in your VTAC account as well as an official offer email from the University of Melbourne. Offers go out between November - January depending on what offer rounds you're participating in. Your email offer from the University will explaining how to accept your offer and what you need to do to enrol.

After you receive your offer you will need to complete the steps outlined in your offer letter, including providing your tuition fee deposit and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) payment.

Once you receive your Confirmation of Enrolment document, you need to finalise your visa application.

All International students (not studying an Australian Year 12 in Australia)

Your application

You can apply for study, and manage your application direct with the University of Melbourne. Submitting an application is easy – you just apply online.

You can also get assistance from the University’s official overseas representatives (education agents) in your country. Our official representatives can help with lodging an application, accepting your offer, or applying for a student visa.

You will need to provide us a copy of your academic results as part of your online application. If you are currently studying and not yet completed, you will need to submit your final results when they become available before we can fully assess your application.

You will also need to ensure you meet the University’s English language requirements and submit documentation showing that.

Your offer and enrolment

You will receive an assessment outcome email from the University once your application has been reviewed (usually about four to six weeks) if you have been successful. We will contact you directly at the email address you provide to let you know whether you have been made an offer, or to advise you that additional information is required to fully assess your application.

After you receive an offer you will need to complete the steps outlined in your offer letter, including providing your tuition fee deposit and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) payment.

Once you receive your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) document, you need to finalise your visa application.

Applying for an internal course transfer

Current University of Melbourne students wishing to apply for an internal transfer can submit an undergraduate course transfer application.

Read more about the application process