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Australia: University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne is a large and renowned university, ranked as number one in Australia and among top 50 in the world. The university has around 47,000 students with a large population of international students. It has seven campuses, most of them located in central Melbourne.

University in brief

Language of instruction: English
Academic calendar: August-January, February-July
Credit system: 50 units equivalent to 30 hp
Website:  Exchange studies
Youtube: University of Melbourne ; Exchange students about Uni of Melbourne
Note: A minimum of 50 % of courses must be chosen within Engineering or Architecture. Courses within Business are open to exchange students An additional insurance, if staying in the country more than two weeks after the exchange studies have been finalized, is required.

Exchange opportunities

Number of spots: four semester spots for Architecture students, three semester spots for other students.
Grade requirements: No. VG or grade 4 in final year English or a C grade in English 6.

Increased costs for student visas for Australia

On 1 July 2024, the Australian Department of Home Affairs announced an increased cost for student visas for Australia. The student visa fee is now AUD 1600.00 (~EUR 1000). Australian universities are working together to highlight the impact on exchange students who plan to study in Australia.

Learn more about student visas for Australia

Programme specific information

If your programme or your school is not listed below, contact the international coordinator at your school.