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University of Melbourne Scholarships 2025: Amount and Eligibility

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The University of Melbourne Latest Updates:

08 January, 2025

The University of Melbourne starts offering the Engineering and IT Student Experience Grant, providing up to AUD 1,000 (~54K INR) as a one-off payment for graduate coursework students in the Faculty of Engineering and IT. To know more about award and eligibility status click here.

01 January, 2025

The University of Melbourne has introduced two new bursaries for 2025, offering financial support ranging from AUD 1,000 to AUD 10,000. In addition, several merit-based scholarships, including the Melbourne Graduate Scholarship and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, are available to assist students. Click Here to know more.

The University of Melbourne scholarships are offered to all graduate and undergraduate students. They offer more than 1200 scholarships and prizes including bursaries and grants, for current and commencing students. The University of Melbourne satisfies 100% financial need of all the admitted students.

The University has a total of 1234 scholarships which can vary from course to course
A total of $6.5 million assistance in the form of undergraduate or graduate scholarship is offered to residential college students every year
Students eligible for merit based scholarships can avail various external merit based scholarships also.
Some of the most awarded scholarships in the undergraduate stream are Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship and Graduate Research Scholarship
Provides financial assistance to national as well as international students at all levels of study.

The eligibility criteria for scholarship are different on the basis of budget and the capacity of students possible to be awarded. There are more than 150 bursaries offered to students who are in need or in an emergency situation. You can also get various accommodation scholarships like:

Field	International House Scholarships	Wilam Hall Scholarships	Housing Bursary
Application Required	Yes	No (automatic consideration)	Yes
Application Status	Open for applications	Open for automatic consideration	Open for applications
Benefit Amount	Up to $22,500	Up to $15,000 (AUD)	Up to $2,500 (AUD)
Eligible Study Level	Undergraduate	Undergraduate, Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research	Undergraduate, Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Eligible Student Type	Domestic and International Students	Domestic students	Domestic and International Students
Eligible Study Stage	Future Study, Current Study	Future Study, Current Study	Current Study
Benefit Duration	One or more years	One or more years	One or more years
Quantity Available	10	20	Approximately 400
Summary	Scholarships up to $22,500 are offered to new and returning undergraduate students residing at International House. Focuses on international and regional Victorian students.	Fee-remission bursaries for students experiencing financial hardship, with ~1/3 of Wilam Hall students receiving financial assistance.	Living allowance bursary for students relocating to attend the University, awarded based on financial need.
Benefits	Multiple accommodation fee scholarships available for varying amounts, up to $22,500 per annum.	Multiple accommodation fee scholarships available for varying amounts, up to $15,000 AUD per annum.	Provides a $2,500 living allowance for one year, paid in quarterly instalments.
Eligibility Criteria	Open to undergraduate students residing at International House; focus on international and regional Victorian students.	Focuses on students with financial hardship, limited to Centrelink recipients.	Must be enrolled at the University, paying rent/board, and selected based on financial need. Students paying mortgages or those in non-award courses are not eligible.
Conditions	Not specified	Financial support is limited; only Centrelink recipients considered.	Bursary cannot be deferred; payment ceases if enrolment is discontinued or suspended. Requires a note of appreciation or report for the donor if requested.
Application Process	Refer to International House Scholarships to apply.	Refer to Wilam Hall Scholarships; automatic consideration.	Submit an application for Student Bursaries; you will be automatically considered.

Newly Introduced Bursaries for 2025

The University of Melbourne is proud to introduce two new bursary programs for 2025: the Student Bursaries and the Rao Family Bursary, designed to provide enhanced financial support for students experiencing financial hardship. Below are the details of these exciting opportunities.

Here is the structured table for the two new bursaries:

Field	Student Bursaries	Rao Family Bursary
Application Required	Yes	Yes
Application Status	Open for applications	Open for applications
Applications Open	1 Jan 2025	No specific date (linked to Student Bursaries application)
Applications Close	10 Mar 2025 (Round 1), 4 Aug 2025 (Round 2)	No specific date (linked to Student Bursaries application)
Benefit Amount	$1,000 - $10,000	$1,000 - $3,000
Eligible Study Level	Undergraduate, Graduate coursework, Graduate research	Undergraduate, Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Eligible Student Type	Domestic and International Students	Domestic and International Students
Eligible Study Stage	Current Study	Current Study
Benefit Duration	One-off	One-off
Quantity Available	Approximately 500	15
Summary	Over 150 bursaries established through generous gifts, offering financial assistance to disadvantaged students.	Established by Australia India Social and Charitable Ventures Limited through the Australia India Institute, providing financial assistance with preference to students holding Indian citizenship.
Benefits	One-off payment between $1,000 and $10,000, depending on financial need.	One-off payment between $1,000 and $3,000. Preference for students of Indian citizenship.
Eligibility Criteria	Enrolled at the University of Melbourne, academic status of Good Standing, and in financial need.	Enrolled at the University of Melbourne and in financial need. Preference for students holding Indian citizenship.
Selection Criteria	Based on financial need.	Financial need, with preference to students holding Indian citizenship and consideration of other assistance received.
Conditions	Must be enrolled at the University during the application period. Not applicable for students in non-award courses (e.g., exchange).	Bursary cannot be deferred. Students must provide a note of appreciation or report if requested by the donor.
Application Process	Submit an online Student Financial Assessment form during application rounds: Round 1 (1 Jan - 10 Mar) and Round 2 (1 May - 4 Aug). Successful applicants will be notified in April or August, depending on the round.	Automatically considered if applying for the St

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The University of Melbourne Undergraduate Scholarships

The University of Melbourne undergraduate scholarships are awarded based on the financial need of the students. The University of Melbourne meets 100% financial need of all the admitted students irrespective of their citizenship or immigration status.

The University of Melbourne offers scholarships in undergraduate courses in the following fields of Agriculture, animal studies, food science and veterinary science, Architecture, building and planning, Commerce, economics and management, Computing and Information, Sciences and mathematics.

The top scholarships awarded to the international students coming for Undergraduate courses in Melbourne are tabulated below:

Scholarship Name	Scholarship Amount (Australian Dollar)	Capacity of Awardees
Newman College Scholarship	Upto 10,000	200
Queen’s College Scholarship	Upto 15,000	100
St Hilda’s College Scholarship	Upto 15,000	50
Ormond College Scholarship	5,000 - 36,000	50
University College Scholarship	Upto 7,000	25
Trinity College Scholarship	Upto 30,000	25
St Mary’s College Scholarship	Upto 15,000	25

The application requirements of all these scholarships differ from each other which is advisable on the home page of different colleges mentioned in the list offering the scholarship for undergraduate courses.

University of Melbourne Undergraduate Scholarship Application

To apply for undergraduate scholarship at Melbourne university, students are asked to complete an online application available at the website of the specific college.

There are a total of 100 scholarships offered at Queens College at Melbourne for undergraduate studies. These scholarship are divided in three categories namely;

Name of the Scholarship	Details of the Scholarship
Entrance Scholarship	Entrance scholarships are awarded to students entering the College for the first time, in the first year level of an undergraduate degree. Entrance scholarships are awarded on both academic merit, measured on the basis of results obtained in Year 12 such as the ATAR score, and aptitude for life in the community of Queen’s College. The magnitude of the scholarships range from a 10% fee reduction to greater than 50% fee reduction.
Continuation Scholarship	Continuation scholarships are for those students who are returning back for college again. This scholarship is based upon the academic result, financial need and their earlier contribution to the college.
Special Scholarship	This scholarship is awarded on the basis of contribution towards college, the academic achievement and potential of the student.

Below are the step-by-step procedure for application of scholarship at Queen’s College at the University of Melbourne for undergraduate courses:

Apply to the university.
Submit the documents.
Take interviews if needed by the college.
Also apply for scholarship if it is needed additionally but in maximum cases the application for university is considered to be as an application for scholarship too.
After review of the application along with the documents like transcripts, letters of recommendation, SOP, resume etc; Scholarship will be provided with the intimation of selection.

University of Melbourne Graduate Scholarships

University of Melbourne scholarships and financial aid for graduate program students vary for all schools at University of Melbourne just like undergraduate degrees. Some of the major areas offering scholars to the students are Engineering, Law, Medicine, Commerce and Political Science.

Some of the scholarship offered at University of Melbourne indifferent fields of study are mentioned below:

Law, Legal Studies and Criminology

Name of the Scholarship	Value (Australian Dollar)	Capacity
Zelman Cowen Scholarship	Upto 5,000	10
Hecht Trust Juris Doctor Scholarship	Upto 18,000	6
Alex Chernov Scholarship	Upto 20,000	3
Melbourne JD Harold Ford Scholarship	Upto 30,000	2-4

Medicine, Dentistry, Health and Welfare

Name of the Scholarship	Value (Australian Dollar)	Scholarship Amount (INR)	Capacity
Melbourne Graduate Scholarship (Applied Psychology)	25%-100% tuition fee waiver	25%-100% tuition fee waiver	10
Rowden White Scholarship	Upto 6,500	Upto 3.44 Lakhs	45
Janet Clarke Hall Scholarships	Upto 20,000	Upto 10.61 Lakhs	20

Engineering and IT Student Experience Grant

The Engineering and IT Student Experience Grant is a one-off grant offered to graduate coursework students in the Faculty of Engineering and IT.

Benefit Amount: Up to AUD 1,000
Eligible Student Type: Domestic and international students
Eligibility: Open to students undertaking extracurricular activities that enhance their learning and university experience, with at least one semester remaining in their degree.
Application Period: 3 Jan 2025 – 4 Dec 2025

This grant supports activities within Australia (up to AUD 500) or overseas (up to AUD 1,000). To learn more or apply, visit @scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/awards

University of Melbourne Scholarships for Research Programs

International students commencing graduate research or doctoral programs at Melbourne are eligible for various scholarships such as Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, Jesuit Scholarships and Bursaries at Newman College, and Newman College Rector's Exhibitions - Research, etc.

However, there are two University of Melbourne Scholarships designed specifically for research students.

The eligibility criteria and application requirements are similar for both scholarships. Furthermore, recipients of both scholarships will receive a 100% tuition fee remission (up to AUD 110,000).

Apart from these, the university also offers a limited number of research scholarships in specific-subject areas. For instance, Melbourne Human Rights Scholarship (2 scholarships) are awarded to students pursuing graduate research in the field of Human rights. This scholarship worth up to 34,400 AUD (18.25 lakhs INR) is offered to only full-time students.

Sports Scholarships at University of Melbourne

University of Melbourne believes in recognizing and rewarding the achievements and potential of non-academic students as well. This is why the University of Melbourne scholarships also include sports scholarships for international students.

For 2024, the university is offering two sports scholarships to international students:

Friends of the Sports Association Scholarship (12 scholarships), valued at AUD 8,000 is awarded to the students who become a member of Melbourne University Sports Club and represent the university at various sporting events.
High-Performance Sports Scholarship (8 scholarships) worth 9,000 AUD (3.71 lakhs INR) is given to students who represent the university at a senior national team level or equivalent. Students must also be a member of Melbourne University Sports Club.

To apply for any of the sports scholarships at the University of Melbourne, students have to complete and submit the Elite Athlete Program application form online.

University of Melbourne External Scholarships

The University of Melbourne also provided the students with the option of external scholarships. Nonetheless, international students can still choose them as the scholarship opportunities. Some of the external scholarships available to Indian students to pursue University of Melbourne graduate programs are:

Name of the Scholarship	Details of the Scholarship
Rotary Australia	The Rotary Foundation and clubs invest in the future leaders and philanthropists by funding scholarships for undergraduate and graduate study. The scholarships types are: Clubs and districts offer scholarships for secondary, undergraduate, or graduate study. These scholarships can be supported with funds raised locally or with Rotary Foundation district or global grants. The Rotary Foundation offers scholarships for college graduates and professionals to study peace and conflict resolution.
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists	The College offers a range of grants, awards and Fellowships for Fellows, Educational Affiliates and trainees like: RANZCR ASM Sponsor Grant This grant is available for junior doctors and medical students who identify as Aboriginal. Educational Fellowships The College offers a range of Fellowships each year to support members in their continuing education and to further their knowledge and expertise.
Study Melbourne Scholarships	International postgraduate research scholarships (IPRS) Victorian universities offer a postgraduate research scholarship that covers tuition fees and also includes a living allowance, also called a stipend.
Pancare Foundation - rma Network Research Scholarship	The aim of the Pancare Scholarships & Awards Program is awarded to emerging researchers with high-quality projects that have the best chance of positively impacting the lives of those who are affected by pancreatic, oesophageal, stomach, liver and biliary cancers.

Some other Merit-Based Scholarships and Prizes

Scholarship Name	Status	Amount (AUD)	Study Level	Eligibility	Study Area
John Bush Memorial Scholarship	Open for applications	$3,000 - $10,000	Undergraduate, Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research	financial need	Multiple areas
George Hicks Awards	Open for applications	Up to $2,000	Graduate coursework	Postgraduate students in Art	Music, visual and performing arts
Eliza McCauley Award	Open for applications	Up to $200	Graduate coursework	Highest mark for Health Care in Context	Health
John Clemenger Memorial Prize	Open for automatic consideration	Up to $10,000	Graduate coursework	Highest result in Master of Business Administration	Business and economics
Gerontology Physiotherapy Prize	Open for automatic consideration	National Gerontology Group Membership for 1 year	Graduate coursework	Highest mark in gerontology component of Lifespan Practice	Health
Alfred Artingstall Prize	Not open yet	Up to $10,000	Undergraduate, Honours, Graduate coursework	Specializing in Violin or Viola in final year Bachelor of Music or Master of Music	Music, visual and performing arts
International Economic Law Prize	Open for automatic consideration	Up to $4,000	Graduate coursework	Highest mark in International Economic Law subject	Law
Freda Kimpton Prize in Anatomy	Open for automatic consideration	Up to $100	Graduate coursework	Highest weighted mark in Foundation Physiotherapy Sciences	Health
Jim Perkins PhD Travelling Scholarship	Not open yet	Up to $40,000	Graduate research	Domestic and international students	N/A
Austin Health Cathy Nall Clinical School Prize	Open for automatic consideration	Up to $300	Graduate coursework	Highest mark for Physiotherapy Clinical Practice subjects	Health
Health Leadership and Digital Innovation Prize	Open for automatic consideration	Up to $250	Graduate coursework	Highest mark in Health Leadership and Digital Innovation	Health
Biomedical Science Inclusion and Diversity Scholarship	Open for automatic consideration	Up to $20,000	Graduate coursework	Indigenous or financially disadvantaged students enrolled in Master of Biomedical Science	Heal
Maureen Brunt Scholarship	Not open yet	Up to $8,500	Undergraduate, Honours, Graduate	Domestic & International; Current Study, Alumni	Business and Economics
Maureen Molloy Prize in Clinical Neuropsychology	Open for automatic consideration	Up to $3,500	Graduate coursework	Domestic & International; Current Study	Health
Science Abroad Travelling Scholarships	Opening soon	$500 - $2,000	Graduate research	Domestic & International; Current Study	Science
Western Health Clinical School Prize	Open for automatic consideration	Up to $300	Graduate coursework	Domestic & International; Current Study	Health
Alma Hansen Scholarship	Not open yet	Up to $25,000	Graduate coursework, Graduate research	Domestic & International; Future & Current Study	Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences
Felix Meyer Scholarship	Not open yet	Up to $17,000	Graduate coursework, Graduate research	University of Melbourne Graduates	Literature
Physiotherapy Research Foundation Award	Not open yet	Up to $250	Graduate coursework	Domestic & International; Current Study	Health
St Vincent's Melbourne Clinical School Prize	Open for automatic consideration	Up to $300	Graduate coursework	Domestic & International; Current Study	Health
Neurological Physiotherapy Prize	Open for automatic consideration	Up to $200	Graduate coursework	Domestic & International; Current Study	Health
Physiotherapy Award for Excellence	Open for automatic consideration	Up to $500	Graduate coursework	Domestic & International; Current Study	Health
Sports & Advanced Manual Therapies Prize	Open for automatic consideration	Up to $250	Graduate coursework	Domestic & International; Current Study	Health
Melbourne Health Clinical School Prize	Open for automatic consideration	Up to $300	Graduate coursework	Domestic & International; Current Study	Health

To apply for the external scholarships at Melbourne University, the International students must receive confirmation of admission from the university. Once they have the offer letter, they can proceed and apply for the scholarship program of their choice. These are various scholarships that will help cover expenses like accommodation in Australia, study abroad expenses, travel expenses, and even provide a living allowance.

FAQs

Ques: How can I get a scholarship in Melbourne University?

Ans: There are a range of scholarship options available to students to support their stay in University of Melbourne accommodation. To get the scholarship, you must be enrolled in a course at the University of Melbourne. Students undertaking a single subject or a non-award course (e.g. study abroad or exchange) are not eligible.

Ques: Can you get a 100% scholarship in Australia?

Ans: Yes, many institutions and programs offer full "scholarships in Australia for International students", but they are highly competitive. You must be academically sound and at the top to get merit based scholarships. These are usually fully funded.

Ques: Does University of Melbourne give scholarships to Indian students?

Ans: Yes, University of Melbourne Scholarships and Financial aid are based on the financial needs of students, and on merit basis. Indian Students are eligible for various scholarships at Melbourne University for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral Levels.

Ques: What is the University of Melbourne scholarship 2024?

Ans: For 2024, this scholarship provides either a: AUD 10,000 or INR 5.5 Lakhs tuition fee remission in the first year of an undergraduate degree. 50 per cent fee remission for the three year duration of an undergraduate degree, or. 100 per cent fee remission for the three year duration of an undergraduate degree.

Ques: How can I study for free in Melbourne?

Ans: There are multiple scholarships that provides hundered percent coverage to international students. if you are looking for free courses, you can do Free TAFE which is a Victorian Government program offering tuition-free study in non-apprenticeship courses, pre-apprenticeship courses and traineeships.

Ques: Can I apply directly to University of Melbourne?

Ans: Yes, if you're a new student, you can apply directly to the University online. You must check the undergraduate application due dates to ensure you don't miss the application deadline. You can login to the website and apply directly.

Ques: How much percentage is required for a scholarship in Australia?

Ans: The percentage depends on the course and the type of scholarship you are applying for. A minimum of 85% is required for the prior degree or high school. To fulfil requirements for the applied course in terms of general eligibility and English language proficiency, as well as hold a university admissions offer.

Ques: Is it hard to get Australia scholarship?

Ans: It is difficult to get a scholarship in Australia, but it is not impossible when you know the right thing to do. There are different public and private institutions across Australia that are awarding scholarships; the competition to pick the best for each is quite hard.

Ques: Is CBSE accepted in Australia?

Ans: Yes, CBSE is accepted in Australia in most of the colleges and universities. Applicants must get 75% marks from All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) and Indian School Certificate (ISC) and 80% marks from other Indian State Boards.

University of Melbourne Scholarships: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 58 Reviews

The University of Melbourne offers various scholarships based on academic merit, with some providing significant financial benefits. Notable scholarships include the Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship, which offers 100% fee remission for the entire course duration, and the Melbourne Research Scholarship, which provides AUD 30,000 per year. The Bachelor of Commerce Global Scholarship offers a 20% tuition discount, and the Melbourne School of Engineering Scholarship grants AUD 10,000 over two years.

The Business and Economics Scholarship awards a one-time AUD 10,000, while the Graduate Scholarship offers a 25% tuition reduction. Scholarships are highly competitive, with approximately 20% of students in some cohorts receiving awards. Automatic consideration is given based on academic performance, often without a separate application process. The Business and Economics Graduate Scholarship offers 25% and 50% tuition reductions, with no specific disclosure on the number of recipients. Some students reported challenges in securing scholarships, with the highest awards going to those with exceptional academic records.

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Scholarships offered

Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships

International Student Eligible: Yes
Amount: $135,000
Type: College-Specific
Level of Study: Doctorate
Number of Scholarships: 350

Melbourne Graduate Scholarship

International Student Eligible: Yes
Amount: $13,500
Type: College-Specific
Level of Study: Master
Number of Scholarships: 600

Melbourne Asian Development Bank- Japan Scholarship

International Student Eligible: Yes
Amount: Variable Amount
Type: College-Specific
Level of Study: Master
Number of Scholarships: 135

MSD International Scholarships 2020

International Student Eligible: Yes
Amount: Variable Amount
Type: College-Specific
Level of Study: Master
Number of Scholarships: N/A

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Postgraduate Scholarships 2020

International Student Eligible: Yes
Amount: Variable Amount
Type: College-Specific
Level of Study: Master
Number of Scholarships: N/A

VueVille Future Technology Scholarship

International Student Eligible: Yes
Amount: $1,000
Type: Merit-Based
Level of Study: Bachelor
Number of Scholarships: 1

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My Bachelor's at University of Melbourne Experience

Likes

Learning Environment: There was a perfect balance between academics and extracurricular activities, and this is the most important fact for all-round development.
Mentoring by Faculty: Professors were the most engaging and helpful and were willing to stay back after classes. Tutors also provided great attention to everyone and promoted learning at a fundamental level.
Diverse Peer Group: Engaging with classmates from different backgrounds, as with any foreign university, provided me with a fresh perspective at things. Most importantly, so many activities were always happening around the campus, which provided great networking opportunities.

Dislikes

Abundance of Choice: There are numerous numbers of core and elective subjects that one can choose and in doing so, students keep on shuffling their subjects semester-to-semester which makes it harder for same sets of students to overlap in multiple semesters. It makes long term networking within the classrooms harder.
Red-tapism: For various student services like changing subjects, changing scheduled classes, applying for absences etc., there was a faceless mechanisms of application which made it harder to express certain predicaments and often meant, delayed responses or ambiguity in solutions.
Lack of career support: There weren’t many opportunities offered by the uni which helped directly in networking with industry recruiters or options available for on-campus placements post-degree completion. This made it difficult to secure a job before the degree ended.

Scholarship

No, I didn't receive any scholarship during my course.
It was really, really hard to get any scholarship from Unimelb, and a select few scholars could get 10-15K AUD scholarships with almost perfect grades.
On average, 1 student per 1000 students must have gotten a scholarship, and it was really unheard of that people were getting scholarships. I met only one person who had a Chancellor's scholarship, which was approx. 20K AUD but he had perfect grades since high school so the chances are bleak.

In the lectures, the main teacher/lecturer would teach a class of 400 but in tutorials, the faculty-to-student ratio was 1:15. It provided both kinds of education modes and provided comfort to a student with both modes.
The course content and teaching approach are sufficient to prepare one for securing a job in one's field but the fact is, it depends on the person and their dedication, which really determines if they secure a job.
If you have developed a personal bond with any faculty member, then they might use personal networks to help you find a job, but officially, they do not help with this.
Some lecturers were very practical and gave us practical industry insights which made them stand out.

academic: 8/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 6/10

extracurricular: 6/10

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Aarushi Tiwari

University of Melbourne( Enrolled 2024 )M.Eng Software EngineeringJune 19, 2025

6.7 /10

I may have spent my childhood elsewhere, but Melbourne uni is where i grew up !

Dislikes

Lack of affordable housing, too many students who won't speak English. Male sure you find a good group early on.

Facebook marketplace. Do not go for campus housing, it is more than triple apartment cost.

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 6/10

accomodation: 2/10

placement: 6/10

extracurricular: 6/10

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Simran Bhimani

University of Melbourne( Enrolled 2024 )M.Mgmt Accounting and FinanceJune 13, 2025

8.3 /10

My Masters in University of Melbourne Experience

Likes

Flexibility in choosing subjects
Great campus location, very close to the city
Great campus culture and student associations

Dislikes

Very Asia continent dominated - especially for student
Some subjects are entry level and not at masters standard
Few scholarships options

Scholarship

Yes, scholarships for masters of management are auto-granted; there are no separate applications. The Business and Economics Graduate Scholarship is offered to students enrolled in a graduate coursework degree with the Faculty of Business and Economics in recognition of their academic achievements. There are two types: 25% and 50%.
I received a 25% merit-based scholarship and so have 5 of my friends, and I know of 2 people who have a 50% scholarship as well.
This % is cut from the fees each semester before the semester's invoice is sent, so it is a discount, not money given back later.
No disclosure is given for how many students, on average, receive scholarships each year, but the typical award amount is 25%.

I live on campus—I used the university website to find the options, and based on online information like reddit and the accommodation website, I made my choice.
Rent is AUD 2500 per month. It's expensive, as I live in a studio, but electricity, water and Wi-Fi are included.
I did not face any challenges to secure accommodations. You just fill out a form and pay an application fee, and then they send an email if you are accepted or rejected. The key is applying early as soon as you get your COE, as spots book fast.
My accommodation is directly across campus; it takes about 2 minutes to get there. Most Indian students stay at any of the Unilodge buildings in Carlton.

academic: 8/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 8/10

accomodation: 10/10

placement: 6/10

extracurricular: 10/10

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Subhash Shekar

University of Melbourne( Enrolled 2023 )IELTS Score : 8Master of Computer ScienceFebruary 25, 2025

6.3 /10

A short review of my experience as a University of Melbourne student

Likes

The courses available to choose is probably the best thing about the uni. You get to learn and work with the best talent pool and professors
The campus facility are amazing, ranging from different clubs, the sports centre and the student support center
Lastly, if you an extrovert, you get to make some really good friends across different cultures.

Dislikes

The timing of the classes are little hectic, but it also depends on the subjects you choose. Sometimes they tend to overlap
Certain subjects need prerequisites which can not be fulfilled if you don't plan it out
Compared to other universities, the fee is considerably high, and even the scholarship amount it less.

Finding the first place to say it is again a hard thing, and I would say it's probably one of the hardest tasks.
Since you would be new to the place without any rental history, plus it's a tedious process of first applying, then inspecting, followed by quoting a rent, and finally getting a place.
The best recommendation I would offer anyone is to look out for student housing and student accommodation just until you're settled, after which you can find a place by yourself or make a couple of friends and move in together.

academic: 9/10

faculty: 9/10

infrastructure: 9/10

accomodation: 5/10

placement: 6/10

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Aditya Sengupta

University of Melbourne( Enrolled 2023 )IELTS Score : 7Doctor of Philosophy-ScienceFebruary 25, 2025

7.5 /10

University of Melbourne : an excellent university for research

Likes

University of Melbourne has a research oriented academic atmosphere which fosters independent thought and critical thinking skills
The university also provides a unique course structure where students have flexibility on which subjects/areas of expertise they want to learn and study.
Vibrant atmosphere, beautiful campus and work-life balance

Dislikes

The faculty to student ratio is quite low in UniMelb which makes it hard to get one-to-one time with your tutors and professors
Academic advisors can often be quite busy as they are often juggling many different duties at once.
The on-campus accomodations are a bit expensive

UniMelb offers a few on-campus accommodation options and they are excellent options especially if you want to get the vibe of a campus accommodation; however, they are a bit on the expensive side.
Typically the easiest way to find off-campus accommodation is through websites such as flatmates.com.au or realestate.com.au.

academic: 9/10

faculty: 9/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 9/10

placement: 8/10

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Harish Kannan

University of Melbourne( Enrolled 2024 )IELTS Score : 7Master of Data ScienceFebruary 19, 2025

7.8 /10

My journey with University of Melbourne

Likes

The hands on lab session that happens for every subjeect
A lot of opportunities to research and connect with industry
Free food, lot of events, and activities

Dislikes

I don't really dislike anything about the University
The tuition fee is a bit much and it keeps increasing each year (should offer more scholarship's)
Most the events has some kind of limited entry

I had a relatively easy process of obtaining an accommodation as my friends had arrived a bit earlier than me and with the help of his aunt, we were able to secure a rentable property.
It is usually recommended to search for the accommodation as soon as you get an offer letter (as the student accommodation availability is limited and getting a rentable property is really hard).
There are some pros and cons for each accommodation facility, as commuting is easier with student accommodations, whereas the rent is relatively cheaper in a house in the suburbs but transportation is quite hard.
There are a lot of platforms online (real estate, etc ...) and agents can also be contacted to find suitable accommodation based on the student's needs.

academic: 9/10

faculty: 9/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 10/10

placement: 9/10

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Vivekanantha

University of Melbourne( Enrolled 2023 )M.Mgmt Accounting and FinanceJanuary 30, 2025

8.3 /10

University of Melbourne - My Masters Journey

Likes

- Free food all over the campus
- Popular professors (who teach excellently)
- Comfortable lecture halls

Dislikes

- Buildings are quite far from each other
- Keep increasing the fee by 10% every year
- Some subjects are set particularly hard

Scholarship

I was fortunate to receive two prestigious scholarships from the University of Melbourne. The first was the Business and Economics Scholarship, a one-off grant of $10,000, awarded to recognize academic excellence and potential in the field. The second was the Graduate Scholarship, which provided a 25% reduction in my regular tuition fees, reflecting my strong academic performance and commitment to furthering my education.
These scholarships are highly competitive, and approximately 20% of students in my cohort received either one or both of these awards. It was an honor to be among the recipients, as it validated my dedication to academics and professional growth while also easing the financial burden of pursuing a world-class education.

We’ve got a few websites/mobile apps here that may facilitate the search process (such as Flatmates and Facebook Marketplace). You usually get in touch with the agent and book an inspection, and have your local friends here inspect the property to confirm if it's as good as they show in the photos.
The monthly rent in the CBD ranges between $1200 and $1800, but suburbs like Brunswick and St. Kilda are quite cheaper. The accommodation I live in does not have air conditioning (like most of the other student accommodations here). It is quite challenging to find a place to live here. The place I live is only 50 meters from the Parkville campus.

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 6/10

placement: 8/10

extracurricular: 6/10

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Divanshu Tuli

Melbourne Business School( Enrolled 2022 )MBADecember 18, 2024

7.3 /10

Top MBA in Australia

Likes

Diversity: We were a class of 40, coming from 13 countries. We all came from diverse industries- consulting, banking, tech, media, healthcare, etc. The average work ex was 5 years, but the range was 2-20 years. Diversity made learning fun & engaging.
Curriculum: Practical course structure; the course did not focus on rote learning. Each subject had multiple live projects and we worked on them in syndicates. Operations' and Data Analysis' projects were two of the toughest ones!
Alumni: MBS alums are some of the biggest names in Australia. Since there is no concept of campus placement in Australia, these alums are the primary source of jobs for students. Networking with these alums become extremely easy when you are in MBS.

Dislikes

Career Support: Not at par with other leading global schools. The career services do help with connecting you to the right resources but do not take the pain of ensuring you get a job. Most top global MBAs work to get you a job. NOT THIS ONE.
The UniMelb campus is super pretty with victorian architecture, greenery and great infrastructure. However, the MBS building is not as impressive. Its a small building with limited facilities. However, we can always access UniMelb if required

Scholarship

In received the MBS scholarship. For this particular scholarship, I did not have to apply. Every student is considered for this scholarship if they are admitted into the program. There were other scholarships as well which required applications. However, as far as I recall, you can't combine scholarships. IMPORTANT: THE DEADLINE FOR THESE SCHOLARSHIPS IS USUALLY THE END OF ROUND 1 (November). GMAT is the biggest criteria for getting the MBS Scholarship. Higher scores ensure better scholarship. If your profile is good and if you have other offers, you can easily negotiate for a bigger scholarship.

The admission process is simple:
1. Application: There is no fee to apply, unless you are shortlisted. After shortlist, you pay AUD100. I personally liked this since most B-schools charge $100 for applying.
2. GMAT/GRE: You need to get a competitive GMAT score. For Indians, anything above 700 should be fine. The higher you go, the better scholarship you will receive. There is no specific GMAT cutoff. The admission also depends on factors like application round, academics, previous experience, etc. 3. IELTS/PTE: Need a 6.5 or above in IELTS. This is basically a hygiene check. Pro Tip: If you have a high GMAT verbal, you can ask for IELTS waiver from the university. Although, after an admit, you will need to give IELTS for the visa process.
4. Interview: A single round of interview with the career services. It was a pretty casual conversation with basic behaviourial questions. The call was focused on setting realistic expectations from the MBA.

academic: 8/10

faculty: 10/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 8/10

extracurricular: 10/10

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Mukul Suvarna

University of Melbourne( Enrolled 2023 )M.S Information SystemsAugust 12, 2024

8.0 /10

Take time don't rush

Likes

The most likeable thing is that we get a good blend of research faculty and industry-aligned faculties.

If you are looking for research then Unimel is one of the best, but from my experience, the syllabus is good which would make you an extrovert but it feels a bit of repetition.

academic: 8/10

faculty: 7/10

infrastructure: 9/10

accomodation: 9/10

placement: 6/10

extracurricular: 9/10

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Lavita

University of Melbourne( Enrolled 2023 )M.I.BAugust 9, 2024

9.2 /10

Honest opinion

Likes

Quality of teaching, Infrastructure

Dislikes

Sem is only for 4 months so I feel it is quite fast-paced, No placements

I chose this university because of multiple factors: - Ranking - Teaching - Course structure I would say the overall experience is pretty good. I chose to do a Master of International Business because I feel it brings to the table a lot more with regards to the International aspect and adds a global perspective to all the subjects.

academic: 9/10

faculty: 9/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 9/10

placement: 8/10

extracurricular: 10/10

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