Different application processes apply for
coursework and research degrees.
Coursework degrees
Graduate certifcates
Graduate diplomas
Postgraduate certifcates
Postgraduate diplomas
Masters by Coursework
Professional doctorates.
See page 120.
Research degrees
Masters by Research
Master of Philosophy
Doctorates by Research
Doctor of Philosophy.
See page 121.
APPLICATION CLOSING DATES
Coursework degrees
Timely applications for the standard offer
rounds of most degrees are as follows:
Semester 1 entry: 31 October (to
commence in February the following
year)
Semester 2 entry: 30 April (to
commence in July).
Some courses have early closing dates.
Please check the relevant graduate
school and course web pages to
confrm closing dates before submitting
your application.
You may be given an early offer if you
apply before the specifed dates.
Late
applications may also be accepted if
places are available.
Research degrees
Applications for a place are usually
accepted throughout the year. Please
check the relevant faculty/graduate
school website for specifc course
application closing dates.
There are strict closing dates for
University of Melbourne research
scholarships.
We strongly recommend
that you submit your application and
all required documents well before the
relevant closing date. For information
on scholarship opportunities and
closing dates visit the scholarships
website:
GETTING A STUDENT VISA
The University can help with
information about visa requirements.
For current information about visas
and application processes, go to the
University‘s Education Services for
Overseas Students (ESOS) and visa
information site at:
Visa requirements are subject to change
from time to time. For the most up-to-
date information you should consult the
Australian Department of Immigration
and Citizenship or one of the
University‘s overseas representatives
listed opposite. For more information,
go to:
Offce of Admissions
Information Centre
Gate 3, Swanston Street
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010 Australia
13 MELB (13 6352)
+61 3 9035 5511
More info
International
students
Admissions:
How to apply
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The Australian Government is
committed to ensuring you have
a great education experience. The
Education Services for Overseas
Students Act 2000 (the ESOS
Act) and related laws set out
the requirements for education
institutions who deliver education
services to international students
on a student visa.
These laws exist to protect
international students and ensure
they meet student visa conditions
for attending classes and making
satisfactory progress in their
studies while in Australia.
To fnd out more about your rights
and your responsibilities, go to:
ESOS: Protecting
international students