Australian postgraduate students
As a future Australian postgraduate student (what kind of student am I?) you will be sure to have many questions about admissions, the application process and much more. This page directs you to information that can answer some of these questions:
- why choose the University of Melbourne?
- what courses are available?
- what is the application process?
- what are the tuition fees?
- what are the student support services?
- How can you find out more?
You might also like to search our database of frequently asked questions and check unfamiliar terms in the dictionary.
Why choose the University of Melbourne?
The About the University section of this website provides lots of information about what you can experience as a student at Melbourne.
Take a virtual tour of the University, read student profiles and find out about life at the University.
There are a number of reasons for you to choose to study at the University of Melbourne. The top six are described in Why choose Melbourne.
What courses are available?
To find the course that is right for you see the Courses and Programs section of this website. This includes links to valuable resources like Course Search, the Postgraduate Studies Catalogue and Research at the University.
What is the application process?
Find out How to apply and Important dates you should be aware of.
To be eligible you will need to meet the University’s entry standards and prerequisites.
You may be interested in the Selection Principles that govern the selection process.
Once you have been accepted you will need to Accept or defer your offer.
What are the tuition fees?
As an Australian student you will be required to pay Tuition fees or HECS.
You may be interested in the Government assistance schemes available.
Scholarships are available for postgraduate students.
What are the student support services?
We are committed to supporting you from your first enquiry to when you become an alumnus of the University. Student support is a great place to start learning about the support available to you as a postgraduate student.
The School of Graduate Studies and the University of Melbourne Postgraduate Association also offer an extensive range of products and services designed specifically for postgraduate students.
The Centre for Indigenous Education provides support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at the University of Melbourne.
How can you find out more?
Events are run for future postgraduate students in Melbourne and interstate such as postgraduate expos and information week. You'll have the chance to speak with University staff and have your questions answered. Come and meet our staff and find out more about graduate study opportunities to develop your skills and experience in your chosen field or embark on a new direction at our events.