Undergraduate student profile
An overview of the student cohort who commenced undergraduate study at the University of Melbourne in Semester 1, 2026 (and remained enrolled after the census date), based on their admission pathway.
Undergraduate students who commenced in 2026
9,668
All students
34.32%
International students (3,318)
Basis on which domestic students were admitted in 2026
Recent school leavers
57.41%
based on ATAR, including any eligible adjustment factors
5,550 students
2.23%
based on other criteria, ATAR was not a factor
216 students
1.33%
based on ATAR and consideration of additional criteria (eg portfolio, audition, test)
129 students
Other education or experience
3.32%
based on previous higher education study
321 students
0.92%
based on previous vocational education and training (VET) study
89 students
0.47%
based on work and life experience
45 students