Parents and families of future students
Why choose the University of Melbourne?
When you invest in your child's education you want to be sure that you have made the right decision. Our international leadership and ranking, stimulating academic and social environment and career outcomes are just a few of the reasons students and their families choose the University of Melbourne.
You may also like to read student profiles or order or download a publication for more information. Parents of Trinity College Foundation Studies students can download the UniNews newsletter.
What are the tuition fees and costs of living?
Tuition fees vary depending on your child's enrolment and the course they wish to study. There will also be a number of other costs of living (you will leave this site). You might also be interested in the scholarships available at the University.
What does my child need to do to get in?
Entry requirements vary depending on whether your child will be an Australian student or an international student. Future Australian students may be eligible to apply for Access Melbourne, the University's special entry and access scholarships scheme.
The application process is also different depending on whether your child will be an Australian student or an international student. The selection principles and legislation section explains how students are selected into courses.
Is it safe?
Campus security services have implemented a number of security measures so that students feel secure in and around campus. The University of Melbourne is also located in the inner suburbs of the City of Melbourne ' consistently voted one of the world's most livable cities.
Where will my child live?
Students can live in a range of housing options. The Student Housing Services website (you will leave this site) assists students to source and maintain affordable, safe and appropriate housing.
What is it like to be a student at the University?
New university students, regardless of their cultural or education background experience some sort of adjustment when starting university. The Transition website offers great Parent Information including an insight into the issues students' face when moving from school to university and 'Tips for Parents' to help assist your child during their first year at university.
The Life at the University page of this website also contains information about many aspects of student life.
What student support services are available?
We are committed to support your child from their first enquiry to when they become an alumnus of the University. The Virtual Service Centre lists all the services available to future and current students.
The Centre for Indigenous Education provides support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at the University of Melbourne.