The University of Melbourne

Founded in 1853, the University of Melbourne is one of Australia's oldest and most prestigious higher education institutions. Located in the center of the city of Melbourne, the university was established in the heart of Melbourne to provide education and promote research in the rapidly growing colony of Victoria. Beginning with a focus on liberal sciences, law, medicine, and engineering, reflecting the needs of a developing society, the University of Melbourne has expanded significantly over the years to offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a wide range of disciplines.

Recognized globally for its research excellence and ranking among the world's top universities, the University of Melbourne boasts an impressive history of achievements and contributions to society. Research at the University has led to significant advances, particularly in medical and scientific fields, with notable achievements including the development of the bionic ear (cochlear implant) and groundbreaking work in cancer research. The University of Melbourne continues to be a leader in innovation and education, attracting students and academics from around the world.

Admission Requirements For International Students

Undergraduate

• GCE A Levels

  • Agriculture
    • Grades: CDD
    • Mathematics and at least Grade C in an approved A or AS Level English subject
  • Arts
    • Grades: BCC
    • An approved A or AS Level English subject
  • Biomedicine
    • Grades: AAB
    • Chemistry, Mathematics and an approved A or AS Level English subject
  • Commerce
    • Grades: ABB
    • Mathematics and an approved A or AS Level English subject
  • Design
    • Grades: BCC
    • An approved A or AS Level English subject
  • Oral Health
    • Grades: BCC
    • Biology or Chemistry and at least Grade B in an approved A or AS Level English subject
  • Science
    • Grades: BCC
    • Mathematics, one of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and an approved A or AS Level English subject
      or
    • Both Mathematics and Further Mathematics, and an approved A or AS Level English subject

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

  • Agriculture
    • Combined Score: 25
    • English, and a minimum grade of 4 in either Applications and interpretations HL, Analysis and approaches SL, or Analysis and approaches HL; or a minimum grade of 5 in Applications and interpretations SL
  • Arts
    • Combined Score: 31
    • English. Applicants intending to major in Economics are strongly encouraged to complete either Applications and interpretations HL, Analysis and approaches SL, or Analysis and approaches HL
  • Biomedicine
    • Combined Score: 37
    • English, Chemistry and a minimum grade of 4 in either Applications and interpretations HL, Analysis and Approaches SL, or Analysis and Approaches HL
  • Commerce
    • Combined Score: 35
    • English, and a minimum grade of 4 in either Applications and interpretations HL, Analysis and approaches SL, or Analysis and approaches HL
  • Design
    • Combined Score: 31
    • English
  • Science
    • Combined Score: 31
    • A minimum grade of 4 in either Applications and interpretations HL, Analysis and approaches SL, or Analysis and approaches HL. A minimum grade of 4 in one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics at HL or SL

• British Columbia Certificate of Graduation Canada & Ontario Secondary School Diploma

  • Agriculture
    • Average of the Best Five Final-Year Subjects: 76
    • Pass English 12 or English Studies 12 and Pre-Calculus 12 and Calculus 12 (BC)
    • English and Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) and Advanced Function (MHF4U) (Ontario)
  • Arts
    • Average of the Best Five Final-Year Subjects: 83
    • Pass English 12 or English Studies 12. (BC)
    • Applicants for the Economics major are strongly encouraged to complete Pre-Calculus 12 and Calculus 12 (BC)
    • English (Ontario)
    • Applicants for the Economics major are strongly encouraged to complete Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) and Advanced Function (MHF4U) (Ontario)
  • Biomedicine
    • Average of the Best Five Final-Year Subjects: 93
    • Pass English 12 or English Studies 12 and Chemistry, Pre-Calculus 12 and Calculus 12 (BC)
    • English, Chemistry (SCH4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) and Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (Ontario)
  • Commerce
    • Average of the Best Five Final-Year Subjects: 87
    • Pass English 12 or English Studies 12 and Pre-Calculus 12 and Calculus 12 (BC)
    • English, Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) and Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (Ontario)
  • Design
    • Average of the Best Five Final-Year Subjects: 83
    • Pass English 12 or English Studies 12 (BC)
    • Applicants intending to major in Civil Systems, Computing, Construction, Mechanical Systems, Property or Spatial Systems may be required to undertake a bridging subject in mathematics as breadth in first year. This is equivalent to Units 3 and 4 Mathematical Methods, and entry requires a mathematics background equivalent to Units 1 and 2 Mathematical Methods (BC)
    • English (Ontario)
  • Oral Health
    • Average of the Best Five Final-Year Subjects: 83
    • Pass English 12 or English Studies 12 and one subject of Biology or Chemistry (BC)
    • English (Ontario)
      and
    • One subject of Biology (SB14U) or Chemistry (SCH4U) (Ontario)
  • Science
    • Average of the Best Five Final-Year Subjects: 83
    • Pass English 12 or English Studies 12, Pre-Calculus 12 and Calculus 12, plus one subject of Biology, or Chemistry or Physics (BC)
    • English, Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) and Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (Ontario)
      and
    • One subject of Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Physics (SPH4U) (Ontario)

• French Baccalaureat

  • Diploma Grade: 10 - 15

• German Abitur

  • Diploma Grade: 3.5 - 2.1

• GPA / SAT / ACT / AP

  • Agriculture
    • GPA: 3.0
    • SAT: 1250
    • ACT: 26
    • AP: Exam aggregate score 9
    • English language requirement
      and
    • Satisfy the mathematics prerequisite with a score of at least 3 in AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC exam
      or
    • Achieve the required score in any other approved Year 12 or Year 12-equivalent mathematics subject (for example, an approved IB Diploma mathematics subject, an approved A Level mathematics subject, or the University’s Calculus and Probability Online mathematics subjects), or by passing an approved tertiary/college level mathematics subject.
  • Arts
    • GPA: 3.2
    • SAT: 1320
    • ACT: 28
    • AP: Exam aggregate score 13
    • English language requirement
  • Biomedicine
    • GPA: 3.7
    • SAT: 1400
    • ACT: 30
    • AP: AP exam aggregate score 18
    • English language requirement
      and
    • Satisfy the chemistry and mathematics prerequisites with a scores of at least 3 in the AP Chemistry exam and a score of at least 3 in either Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC exam
      or
    • Achieve the required score in any other approved Year 12 or Year 12-equivalent chemistry and mathematics subjects (for example, an approved IB Diploma mathematics subject, and A Level chemistry), or by passing approved tertiary/college level chemistry and mathematics subjects.
  • Commerce
    • GPA: 3.5
    • SAT: 1380
    • ACT: 29
    • AP: Exam aggregate score 17
    • English language requirement
      and
    • Satisfy the mathematics prerequisite with a score of at least 3 in the AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC exam
      or
    • Achieve the required score in any other approved Year 12 or Year 12-equivalent mathematics subject (for example, an approved IB Diploma mathematics subject, or an approved A Level mathematics subject), or by passing an approved tertiary/college level mathematics subject.
  • Design
    • GPA: 3.2
    • SAT: 1320
    • ACT: 28
    • AP: Exam aggregate score 13
    • English language requirement
  • Oral Health
    • GPA: 3.2
    • SAT: 1320
    • ACT: 28
    • AP: Exam aggregate score 13
    • English language requirement
      and
    • Satisfy the biology or chemistry prerequisite with a score of at least 3 in either the AP Biology exam or the AP Chemistry exam
      or
    • Achieve the required score in any other approved Year 12 or Year 12-equivalent biology or chemistry subject (for example, an approved IB Diploma biology subject, or an approved A Level chemistry subject), or by passing an approved tertiary/college level biology or chemistry subject.
  • Science
    • GPA: 3.2
    • SAT: 1320
    • ACT: 28
    • AP: Exam aggregate score 13
    • English language requirement
      and
    • Satisfy the mathematics prerequisite and the (one of) biology, chemistry or physics prerequisite with: a score of at least 3 in the AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC exam; AND a score of at least 3 in either the AP Biology exam, or the AP Chemistry exam; or in the following Physics exam combinations: AP Physics 1 and 2 exams, or AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism exams
      or
    • AP Physics C: Mechanics and AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism exams.
      or

    • Achieve the required score in any other approved Year 12 or Year 12-equivalent mathematics and (one of) biology, chemistry or physics subjects (for example, an approved IB Diploma mathematics subject, or an approved A Level chemistry subject); or by passing an approved tertiary/college level mathematics and biology, chemistry or physics subject.

Graduate

Prospective international students who wish to apply for graduate programs offered by the University of Melbourne must meet the admission requirements outlined below.

• Bachelor's Degree Diploma
• High Grade Point Average
• Official transcripts of the courses taken by the applicant during college/university education
• Work experience may be required for certain programs
• Certificate in English Proficiency (for students from countries whose first language is not English)
  • Certificate in English proficiency received through internationally recognized proficiency tests such as IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, CAE, CPE.
• GRE/GMAT exam score may be required in accordance with the specific admission requirements of certain programs.
• In addition, the University of Melbourne may require applicants to sit various exams and obtain a sufficient score in line with the admission requirements specific to the program applicant is applying to.

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