Your Student Centre should be your frst port of call for study information
and advice once you’re enrolled. Student Centre staff can help you with
administrative and transactional services such as enrolment, fees, results,
assessment, transcripts and student ID cards. They can also provide individual
advice on course planning, subject selection and pathways to future
employment or further study.
The University has 15 Student Centres, each one dedicated to providing you
with assistance during your time at Melbourne.
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SERVICES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International Student
Services (ISS)
International Student Services
(ISS) offers a range of services and
programs for international students
and their families to assist with
adjusting to study and life in Australia.
ISS provides pre-departure support
for commencing international
students on accommodation
options, orientation and enrolment
events, student services and living
in Melbourne. Students have access
to experienced staff who can assist
with academic, personal and family
matters. ISS is also the emergency
contact for family or friends overseas
if they are concerned about the
wellbeing of a student.
Students with families
If you’re planning to bring your
family to Australia, ISS provides
comprehensive information about
issues to consider, including costs,
childcare and schooling for children.
There is also free language support
available for partners.
Migration advice
ISS staff are registered migration
agents and provide specialist
support to students with visa-
related matters, including student
visa applications, visa implications
following changes to your enrolment,
and practical advice on extending
your stay after you have completed
your studies.
Students under 18
Underage students must meet
specifc Department of Immigration
and Citizenship (DIAC) requirements
to obtain a student visa. One
option to meet these requirements
is to enrol in the University of
Melbourne Under 18 Supervision
Program. Through this program,
ISS will assess your proposed
accommodation and monitor your
academic progress and general
wellbeing through regular meetings
until you turn 18.
’Final Year, What’s Next?’
program
This program assists you during
your fnal year of study to address
questions about visa options, further
study, careers, sending goods home
and graduations.
Melbourne University Overseas
Students’ Service (MUOSS)
MUOSS is the offcial representative
body for international students at the
University. All international students
enrolled at the University are free to
use MUOSS services.
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