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Planning your
Melbourne experience
Starting university can be daunting, especially if you’re coming from another
country or state! Follow this simple guide and make sure you’re prepared for
your Melbourne experience.
Join our global network
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Be part of a global network of
Melbourne graduates
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Access a huge range of alumni
benefts and services
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Attend alumni networking events all
over the world
alumni.unimelb.edu.au
What next?
Plan your career:
There’s help available:
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Enter the workforce
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Go on to professional graduate study or a
research degree
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Careers and employment advice, including help with job applications
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Advice about the next steps to take after you graduate
nextsteps.unimelb.edu.au
While you’re studying
There are lots of resources and opportunities to take advantage of:
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Academic support
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Health and welfare
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University sports, clubs and societies
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Studying overseas on exchange
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English language support
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Help to fnd a part-time job
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Internships and volunteering
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Exploring Melbourne
services.unimelb.edu.au/fnder
Plan your course
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Get helpful course advice from your Student Centre
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Consider the pathways and subjects you might need to enter graduate study
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Think about your career goals and plan your course around them – part-time work, internships and volunteering can also help
when entering the job market
services.unimelb.edu.au/transition
Once you arrive
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Come to Academic Advice Day – this will help you choose
your subjects and enrol
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If you’re an international student, attend the international
student briefng
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Get an introduction to uni life at Orientation (O Week)
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Join some clubs and societies so you can meet new people
services.unimelb.edu.au/transition
Before you start
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Find the right course for you
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Make sure you meet the entry requirements
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See if you’re eligible for any scholarships or entry assistance
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Find out how to apply
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Explore your accommodation options
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Talk to us – call, email or come to one of our events for future students
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Submit your application and, if successful, accept your offer
International students
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Think about visas
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Come to a pre-departure briefng in your country
futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/info/
international/making_it_happen
These are just some of the things to consider to make sure you get the most out of your time at Melbourne.
For more information, speak to a University staff member or go to our website:
futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au