Todd St Vrain
Regional Manager, North America
Based in: San Francisco, CA
AIRR-NA Member Institution
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
Institution at a Glance
- Year founded
- 1853
- Institution type
- Public International University
- Campus setting
- Urban
- Population category
- Very large (30,000+ students)
- Degree levels
- Postgraduate, Undergraduate
- Undergraduate length
- 3-year
- Undergraduate students
- 27,540
- Postgraduate students
- 26,400
About the Institution
The University of Melbourne provides affordable access to excellence. Australia's leading university, it ranks #19 in the world. The main campus is situated in the heart of Melbourne, seven times voted the most livable city in the world and regarded as Australia's sporting and cultural capital.
Admissions is transparent and objective. Most degrees base admission only on academic achievement and do not take personal statements, references or extracurricular activities into consideration.
North American Representatives
Julia Jerving
Country Officer, USA & Canada
Based in: Orange County, CA
Academics and Programs
Undergraduate study
Fine Arts & Music
Architecture & Design
Business & Economics
Health
Humanities & Social Science
STEM
Postgraduate study
Master of Environment
Master of Public Health
Master of International Relations
Master of Management
Masters of Engineering and IT
Doctor of Physiotherapy
Doctor of Veterinary Science
Areas represented: Business & Management Studies, Computer Science, Dentistry, Engineering, Humanities, Law, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Psychology & Clinical Sciences, Social Sciences, Veterinary Science
Admissions and Applications
Application type
Direct
Entry requirements
UG from high school: GPA + test score + AP exams OR IB scores + IB classes
UG transfer admission and Graduate admission based on GPA and any academic prerequisites.
Applications, dates and deadlines
UG: Rolling admissions for international students. We recommend applying at the same time as applications to US universities.
Overseas Australians apply at the end of their senior year through VTAC.
Some graduate degrees in law, health, veterinary science and fine arts start only in Jan/Feb with applications due 4-6 months the year before.
How to apply
International students may apply direct to the university online or through an authorized agent. See https://study.unimelb.edu.au/how-to-apply.
Overseas Australians applying for bachelor’s programs must apply through VTAC (https://www.vtac.edu.au/)
Standardized testing
For the US high school diploma, Melbourne requires the SAT or ACT or an aggregate score of AP exams. AP exams are also the most common way to meet academic prerequisites and the English language proficiency requirement but there are alternative ways to satisfy these requirements.
Costs, Scholarships, and Funding
Tuition and fees
$26,000 - $35,000 - tuition varies per degree. Some graduate degrees may be more expensive.
Estimated cost of living
$15,000 - $20,000
Scholarships and funding
The University only offers merit-based scholarships. High-achieving students are automatically considered. There is not a separate scholarship application. See https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au
Information for Counselors
See the US high school diploma guide (https://go.unimelb.edu.au/b276) and IB diploma guide (https://go.unimelb.edu.au/qj4i) for reference.
Semester 1 runs from February to June and semester 2 from July to November. Most degrees provide the flexibility to start in either semester, as orientation and core classes are held every semester. Graduating from the US in May or June, students can apply for the mid-year intake but then apply to defer to start in February of the following year. Deferrals are common in Australia, providing students with a mini gap year. Melbourne guarantees campus housing for students.
Both of the North America staff, Todd St Vrain and Julia Jerving have studied in the US and Australia. Please reach out with any questions at [email protected] or book a meeting with either of them at http://go.unimelb.edu.au/2eci.