University of Melbourne Admission 2027: Deadlines, Requirements, Fees for International Students

Admission at a glance

The University of Melbourne assesses international undergraduate applicants against the same academic bar as domestic students: completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education or an equivalent recognised secondary qualification, the minimum ATAR or equivalent rank set for the course, and any subject prerequisites. Applicants who finished an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate in Australia or New Zealand and want to start in Semester 1 apply through VTAC; everyone else, including all Semester 2 applicants, applies directly to the university and can list up to three courses in order of preference. A non-refundable application fee applies to direct applications. English language proficiency is assessed separately from academic entry, through an approved test or through prior study conducted in English, with pathway options at Hawthorn-Melbourne for applicants who fall just short. The university calculates tuition per subject against each subject's discipline band and a student's study load rather than one flat course fee; its 2027 Tuition Fee Tables show a typical first year indicative fee of AUD 43,904 to AUD 85,840 across undergraduate courses, and an exact estimate is only available once a course and subject load are chosen. Offers require both course and English requirements to be met, and an offer must be accepted with the required deposit before enrolment and visa lodgement can proceed. The 2027 intake follows the university's usual two-round pattern: a main round for the February or March start and a smaller mid-year round for the July start.

Requirements

Bachelor

• Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or an equivalent recognised Australian or international secondary qualification
• The minimum ATAR or equivalent rank set for the specific course
• Completion of, and minimum marks in, any prerequisite subjects for the course
• Any course-specific extra requirement (for example an audition, portfolio or interview)
• The university's undergraduate English language requirement (IELTS 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0, or an accepted equivalent)

Full requirements and documents