International Future students

Online application for graduate courses

Before you start:

  1. Who should use this form?

  2. How do I apply?

  3. Alternatives to submitting the online form

  4. Where do I post printed documentation?

  5. Closing dates

  6. Please fill in all fields marked with an asterisk (*) as these are required fields.

  7. Privacy Statement for Student Related Forms

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1.

How did you find out about the University?*

Visiting University of Melbourne staff member
Graduate/s of the University of Melbourne
Advertisement in newspaper/magazine
University of Melbourne representative
Family/friends
University of Melbourne web site
Other web site
IDP Education Australia

An education exhibition
Interview program

Australian Diplomatic Mission
University careers adviser/university lecturer
Hawthorn English Language Centre
ICC seminar/counselling session
Other Please state:

2.

Part A: Personal details

If previously enrolled at the University of Melbourne, please state your student number:
Title:
Given name(s):
Family name:
Gender: Female Male  
Date of birth:*
Email address:*
Country of citizenship:*
Country of birth:*
Main language spoken at home:*

Address for correspondence

Street address:*
Town/City:*
State/Province:*
Country:*
Postcode/Zip:*
Telephone: Country code: Area code:
  Phone number:
Facsimile: Country code: Area code:
  Fax number:

Permanent address in country of citizenship
Street address:*
Town/City:*
State/Province:*
Country:*
Postcode/Zip:*
Telephone: Country code: Area code:
  Phone number:
Facsimile: Country code: Area code:
  Fax number:

Residency, visa and health insurance
Have you applied for permanent residency in Australia?  
Do you have an Australian visa that is not a student visa?  
If yes, please attach a certified copy of the visa from your passport, and post it with your application documentation. It is your responsibility to ensure this visa allows you to study and covers the duration of the program for which you have applied.

3.

Part B: Graduate programs by coursework

To be completed by Graduate Certificate/ Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma, Coursework Masters Degree and Doctoral Degree by Coursework applicants.

Applicants wishing to apply for a graduate program by research, skip to Part C.

Important notice:
Applicants wishing to apply for a program offered by the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) must also complete a supplementary application form and meet extra requirements e.g. audition/folio ... more information

Applicants wishing to apply for a Masters program offered by the Melbourne Graduate School of Management must provide GMAT results before an application can be assessed. In exceptional circumstances the School may consider requests to waive the GMAT requirement if a GMAT testing centre is not available in your country. ... more information

GMAT results (only applicable for applicants wishing to apply for a Masters program offered by the Melbourne Graduate School of Management):

Please indicate if you have sat the GMAT:

When do you intend to sit the GMAT:
Program you are applying for:
Year/semester you are applying for:
Title of proposed degree: (type 'n/a' if not applicable)
Proposed Faculty/Graduate School:
Proposed field/s of study: (type 'n/a' if not applicable)
What are your reasons for applying for this particular course?

References
Please provide the names and contact details of two referees, who may be asked for their confidential advice about your suitability for the course.
Referee 1
Title:
Given name:
Family name:
Position/Title:
Relationship to applicant:
Address:
Country:
Telephone number:
Facsimile number:
Email address:
Referee 2
Title:
Given name:
Family name:
Position/Title:
Relationship to applicant:
Address:
Country:
Telephone number:
Facsimile number:
Email address:

4.

Part C: Graduate programs by research

To be completed by Masters by Research and Research Doctoral applicants ONLY.

Important notice:
Applicants wishing to apply for a program offered by the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) must also complete a supplementary application form and meet extra requirements e.g. audition/folio
>> more information

Applicants wishing to apply for a Masters program offered by the Melbourne Graduate School of Management must provide GMAT results before an application can be assessed. In exceptional circumstances the school may consider requests to waive the GMAT requirement if a GMAT testing centre is not available in your country. >> more information

GMAT results (only applicable for applicants wishing to apply for a Masters program offered by the Melbourne Graduate School of Management):

Please indicate if you have sat the GMAT:

When do you intend to sit the GMAT:
Title of proposed degree:
If you have selected "Other by Research" above, please specify the course:

Year/semester you are applying for:
Preferred commencement date (optional):
Proposed Faculty or Graduate School:
Proposed Department/School:
Proposed title of project: type 'n/a' if not applicable)
Field of research: (type 'n/a' if not applicable)
Applicants are strongly advised to make contact with potential supervisors at the University of Melbourne prior to submitting an application. If you do not do this your application may be delayed.

Have you made any contact with potential supervisors at the University of Melbourne?





If yes, please provide name of supervisor   and Department
Please attach evidence of your contact (e.g. a copy of any email correspondence) to the declaration you send to the University. If you are applying for a Masters program, do you propose to transfer to PhD studies before your Masters candidature ends, if permitted?

References
  1. Two academic referee reports
    Please select referees who are able to comment on your academic performance in all components of the academic program that you have most recently undertaken at a university. The academic program should be relevant to your intended study at the University of Melbourne. The form that your referees must use is located at the back of the International Graduate Prospectus or may be downloaded from: http://www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/grad/gradcoursework. It is in your interests that your referees use this form instead of sending a letter. Your referee may attach a letter to the form. Applicants who are currently enrolled at the University of Melbourne or whose most recent qualification was obtained from the University of Melbourne are only required to submit one academic referee report form.
  2. Outline
    A one- or two-page outline of your proposed research project.
  3. Curriculum Vitae
    A copy of your curriculum vitae summarising your academic and professional experience.
  4. Other documentation
    If you are currently undertaking or have completed a masters qualification, please provide:
    1. examiners' reports for your thesis, if available; and
    2. an extract from the relevant university handbook or web site that clearly states the:
      1. requirements to be admitted to the program;
      2. normal full-time duration of the masters program (eg. 2 years full-time);
      3. structure of the program (eg. 24 points of which 18 points are a research project).
The University can provide some PhD candidates with the opportunity to complete some of their research in their home institution. There is a minimum 12 month residency requirement. If you would like more information regarding this option please check this box.

5.

Part D: Previous academic studies

To be completed by ALL applicants.

Please provide details and documentation of all completed and/or current tertiary studies. Please post us official certified copies of all transcripts including an explanation of the grading system. Documents not in English must be accompanied by an official certified translation.

Applicants who have completed their degree are advised that if their transcript does not state that they have successfully completed their degree, they must provide an original or certified copy of an official letter from their institution confirming completion, in addition to their final academic transcript.

Wherever possible, please provide official advice detailing actual numeric mark (for example 82%) or GPAs you achieved for your tertiary studies. This will assist with the assessment of your application for scholarship.

Please note, if you commence additional study you must notify the University of Melbourne to ensure that your application can be reassessed for entry and/or subject credit.

Please complete the following, beginning with your most recent or current qualification listed first.

Qualification 1
Name of qualification*
Name of institution*
Country of institution*
Course length (no. of years full time study)*
Date commenced*
Date of completion/expected completion*

Note: If you are undertaking or have completed a Masters program, what percentage of the course was a research (thesis) component? %

If available, please post us a copy of documents as outlined in item 4 of part C of this form.
Research
Briefly describe below any research (e.g. thesis, research project subjects) that you have completed as part of your tertiary studies. Please only provide details of the research completed at fourth year level or higher.
Qualification 2
Name of qualification
Name of institution
Country of institution
Course length (no. of years full time study)
Date commenced
Date of completion/expected completion
Note: If you are undertaking or have completed a Masters program, what percentage of the course was a research (thesis) component? %

If available, please post us a copy of documents as outlined in item 4 of part C of this form.
Research
Briefly describe below any research (e.g. thesis, research project subjects) that you have completed as part of your tertiary studies. Please only provide details of the research completed at fourth year level or higher.
Qualification 3
Name of qualification
Name of institution
Country of institution
Course length (no. of years full time study)
Date commenced
Date of completion/expected completion
Note: If you are undertaking or have completed a Masters program, what percentage of the course was a research (thesis) component? %

If available, please post us a copy of documents as outlined in item 4 of part C of this form.
Research
Briefly describe below any research (e.g. thesis, research project subjects) that you have completed as part of your tertiary studies. Please only provide details of the research completed at fourth year level or higher.
Qualification 4
Name of qualification
Name of institution
Country of institution
Course length (no. of years full time study)
Date commenced
Date of completion/expected completion
Note: If you are undertaking or have completed a Masters program, what percentage of the course was a research (thesis) component? %

If available, please post us a copy of documents as outlined in item 4 of part C of this form.

Research
Briefly describe below any research (e.g. thesis, research project subjects) that you have completed as part of your tertiary studies. Please only provide details of the research completed at fourth year level or higher.

6.

Part E: Professional work experience (last 5 years)

To be completed by ALL applicants.
Have you had any work experience relating to your proposed area of research/study?
If yes, please give details:
Has your work been published in a refereed journal?

If yes, provide details below:

Date
Journal or publication
Volume
Full Author List (as listed in Journal)
Title of article

Details of current employment (if applicable):
Current employer
Position title Commencement date

Nature of work and level of responsibility (include hours worked per week and number of staff supervised):

Membership of professional society/association (if any):

Name of society/association Grade of membership Year of first membership

7.

Part F: English language proficiency

To be completed by ALL applicants.

Please refer to the Future Students website for the latest information on the University's English language requirements including required IELTS and TOEFL scores.

Documentary evidence is required to demonstrate your English language proficiency.

1. I have a valid* IELTS (Academic) or TOEFL English language test result that meets the University's English Language Requirements.

* Note: test results expire two years after the test was taken.

 No Yes

If Yes, please provide an original copy of your Academic IELTS or TOEFL test report.

I have already forwarded a copy to the University.

2. I will be sitting for an IELTS (Academic) or TOEFL test or I am waiting for the test results. No Yes

If Yes, please provide an original copy of your TOEFL test report when it is available.

3. I have satisfactorily completed either:

  • at least the first year of a tertiary course within the last two years; or
  • at least a two year degree within the last five years;

in an institution where English is the language of instruction and assessment for the entire institution?

No Yes If Yes, please provide formal advice from the institution that English is the language of instruction and assessment for the entire institution.
4. I have satisfactorily completed English studies, approved by the University of Melbourne. For example, Australian Year 12 English, IB Diploma English, GCE AS Subject (General Paper, General Studies, English Language, English Literature, English Language and Literature), NCEA 3 English, an approved Australian Foundation Program English. No Yes If Yes, please provide a certified or original copy of your final year school results.
5. I have completed one of the following programs and achieved the stated grade for English:
Denmark — Studentereksamen — grade 10 (level B)
Germany — Abitur — grade 10 (Leistungskurs)
Netherlands — VWO — grade 8
Norway — Vitnemal — grade 4
Sweden — Avgangsbetyg — VG or grade 4 		No Yes If Yes, please provide a certified or original copy of your final year school results.
6. Other — Please send us documentary evidence.

8.

Part G: External Funding

To be completed by ALL applicants.
Do you expect to be sponsored by a company, home government or a scholarship body?
If yes, please give details of the proposed sponsorship arrangements (evidence must be received by the scholarship closing date):
If you already hold a scholarship award, details of the funding body and evidence of the duration should be POSTED to us.

Previously sponsored students
Many students have a contractual obligation to sponsoring bodies and it is therefore necessary to request the following information.
Have you previously received sponsorship to study in Australia?
If yes, what is the name of the sponsoring body?
What was the duration of the award? (dd/mm/yy)

from
to

 

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/ /
At which institution was the award granted?
For what degree did you receive the award?

9.

Part H: Graduate scholarships for international students

International applicants who receive an unconditional offer of a place in a University of Melbourne course will be automatically considered, subject to availability, for the scholarships outlined below. The scholarship eligibility requirements include submission of this application and all required documents to the University by the scholarship closing dates noted below. Applicants must meet the University's English language and other requirements to receive an unconditional course offer.

Scolarships available

Scholarships for graduate research studies

  • Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS)
  • Melbourne International Fee Remission Scholarship (MIFRS)
  • Melbourne International Research Scholarship (MIRS)
  • Human Rights Scholarship (HRS)

Scholarships for graduate coursework studies

  • Asian Development Bank Scholarship (ADB Scholarships)
  • International Postgraduate Coursework Award (IPCA)
  • New Generation International Graduate Scholarships (NGIGS)
  • Human Rights Scholarship (HRS)

Please refer to www.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships for detailed information about eligibility, academic progress requirements, availability and benefits.

Scholarship selection and eligibility guidelines

  • Scholarship selection is very competitive. Admission to a course does not guarantee the award of a scholarship.
  • Selection is based on academic merit and, for graduate research scholarships, demonstrated research potential. This usually means a high first-class honours/first division with distinction or equivalent in the most recently completed qualification. Publications in international refereed journals are also taken into account.
  • International Scholarships are available to students from any overseas country (excluding citizens and permanent residents of Australia and citizens of New Zealand).
  • English language requirements must be met and documentation submitted by the closing date for consideration in the main rounds. Applicants will only be considered when an unconditional offer for admission has been made.
  • Most scholarships are accessible across all faculties.
  • Students already in receipt of a scholarship that covers tuition fees and/or a living allowance are ineligible for the same type of scholarship.
  • Students who have already completed a degree (PhD or Masters) at an equivalent or higher level to the course for which they are seeking a scholarship are not eligible for consideration.

All queries about these scholarships should be directed to the Melbourne Scholarships Office:

Graduate Coursework Scholarships
Web: www.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships
Email: www.undergradschols.unimelb.edu.au/query
Phone: (+61 3) 8344 7467
Fax: (+61 3) 8344 3734		 Graduate Research Scholarships
Web: www.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships
Email: www.postgradschols.unimelb.edu.au/query
Phone: (+61 3) 8344 8747
Fax: (+61 3) 9349 1740

 

AusAID and other sponsored students

  • The award of an international scholarship is always conditional upon the student holding the appropriate valid visa and complying with contractual obligations of an employer or other sponsor.
  • AusAID students are reminded of their obligation to return to their home country for a specified period.
All enquiries regarding AusAID scholarships should be directed to the Australian Diplomatic Mission in your home country.

Scholarship closing dates

International applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application, including all of the required documents, by the application closing dates. This will enable the application to be considered for a greater range and number of scholarships.

Scholarship Application closing date

IPRS, MIFRS, MIRS1

31 August

IPCA2

31 October

HRS

31 October

NGIGS3

31 October

RASA4

1 February

ADB Scholarships5

31 August (for Semester 1)
15 February (for Semester 2)
  1. While applications submitted after this closing date will be accepted, these applications will only be considered for any MIFRSs and MIRSs that remain in the relevant faculty's allocation at the time the application is assessed. A majority of the MIFRSs and MIRSs are offered immediately after the main scholarship selection rounds held in November and December each year.
  2. 31 October is the closing date for the first round. Applications received after 31 October will be considered for any IPCAs that remain after the first round.
  3. Closing dates may vary according to the course for which the applicant is applying. Applicants should confirm the course application closing date with the relevant faculty.
  4. This is the closing date for the scholarship application. Applicants are expected to have submitted a separate course application and are encouraged to do so before the relevant course application closing date.
  5. These are the dates by which applicants must have an unconditional course offer to be considered for an ADB Scholarship. Applicants are encouraged to submit their Application for Admission as an International Graduate Student form at least eight weeks before the dates noted above.

10.

END OF APPLICATION FORM

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