Overview

Murdoch University didn’t become a free-thinking university overnight. Since being founded in 1973, it has been committed to providing students with the kind of education which enables them to change their worlds, think for themselves, and find new ways to push past the status quo.

Murdoch is a place where students can be themselves and be appreciated for who they truly are. It is the kind of place where the lecturers know them by name, and other down-to-earth students' wave from across the lawns of Bush Court. Murdoch are honoured to welcome and staff and students who come from all walks of life.

Located in Perth, Western Australia, the heartland campus features more than 227 hectares of beautiful native bushland, specialised education and recreational facilities and a range of essential support services.

From its inception, Murdoch has been a research-led university with a reputation for world class research. By working often with key corporate, academic and government partners, to ensure research is underpinned by a deep understanding of politics, governance, and international affairs. This helps translate outcomes into impact.

Whether you want to change the whole world, some of the world, or just your world, Murdoch’s extensive range of courses and hands-on learning facilities will equip you with the skills you need. Taking you beyond the classroom and out into the field where you can think for yourself and see the world in real time. A great education is not just about information in textbooks. It’s about feeling, seeing, and experiencing the world with your own hands. This is free thinking in action.

We don’t follow the crowd, and neither do our students. Thousands of free-thinking students have graduated from Murdoch and made their mark on the world. When you’re thinking for yourself, there’s no limit to what you might achieve.

Free thinking has always been at Murdoch's core and continues to steer the university towards activities that truly matter. Murdoch are different, and they’re proud of it.

Click here to explore courses on offer, hear from current students and read about the support available to international students.

Finance

Scholarships

he University of Melbourne offers more than 1,200 scholarships for new and current students. The scholarships range from those awarded on merit, to others which assist with living expenses or enable students to travel the globe.

Some support the whole course or allow students to explore a specific interest. The many prizes, grants and bursaries on offer help students get the most out of their time at the university. These are awarded to continuing students at different points in their studies. There are prizes for academic achievement, grants to undertake volunteering or leadership activities and bursaries to ease financial pressure so students can focus on their studies.

As part of the university’s commitment to supporting the global student community, the number of international student scholarships has been increased.

The Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship is offered to all international students undertaking an undergraduate degree. All applicants will be automatically assessed for the scholarship, which provides either a:

• AUD 10,000 tuition fee remission in the first year of an undergraduate degree
• 50 percent fee remission for the three-year duration of an undergraduate degree, or
• 100 percent fee remission for the three-year duration of an undergraduate degree

Graduate Scholarships

These are offered to high-achieving international students with one-off AUD 5,000 or AUD 10,000, or 25 to 100 percent fee remissions for the duration of the course.

Gautam's experience

Gautam is an international student from Thailand, studying a Bachelor of Science. As a recipient of an International Undergraduate Scholarship, he says, “It has not only been an immense financial help for my family, but it has also provided me with the ease of mind to pursue my Bachelor of Science to the best of my abilities.”

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Eligibility

Entry requirements

The following are the entry requirements for international students to the University of Melbourne:

Undergraduate degrees

Students applying to undergraduate programs at the University of Melbourne need to have:

• completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or an equivalent overseas qualification
• met any additional requirements, such as prerequisite tests or subjects, portfolios and auditions for application to their preferred undergraduate degree

Graduate degrees

A graduate coursework degree typically comes after undergraduate studies. The process includes selecting a graduate coursework degree, meeting entry requirements, understanding tuition fees, applying with Melbourne, receiving an offer, and enrolling as a student.

Those wishing to do a doctorate need to have undertaken study at the honours and master’s level in their chosen discipline. Other qualifications and work experience are also considered.

English requirements

International students from a non-English speaking background need to meet the University of Melbourne’s English language requirements to be considered for entry.

Students can meet the English language requirement in a number of ways, depending on their circumstances. Tests that are deemed valid to determine English proficiency include the IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson Test of English (academic tests) or Cambridge English, Advanced/Certificate in Advanced English (CAE).

Campus and facilities

Accommodation

At the University of Melbourne, students can explore a wide range of accommodation options to suit different budgets and lifestyles. Living in student accommodation allows students to be part of a vibrant community and savour the residential experience offered by the university, while being well looked after by dedicated staff.

There are two categories to choose from: university accommodation, which is university-owned and partnered, and residential colleges. All options are close to campus, secure and have different amenities and recreational facilities. The university guarantees a place for all international students and if plans change beyond their control or they don’t receive an offer, students are not locked into an accommodation agreement.

Student accommodation at the University of Melbourne has become a home away from home for countless students from all around Australia and the world. Student accommodation in the university’s residential communities is safe, welcoming and educationally enriching residential communities. From fun social events to study support, students will connect with a network of peers as they experience the best of campus life and beyond.

Campuses

• Grafton Campus

  Address: 85 Park Road, AUCKLAND, Grafton, 1023,Australia

• University of Auckland

  Address: City Campus, Alfred Nathan House, 24 Princes Street, AUCKLAND CITY, Auckland Central, 1010, Australia