University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne is a public university in Melbourne, Victoria. It began in 1853 as Victoria’s first university. It is one of the options in our guide to studying in Australia from Nepal and our list of universities in Australia.

This profile is for Nepali students considering the University of Melbourne for a bachelor’s or a master’s. It covers why students choose it, where its campuses are, what it costs, when courses start, work rights, scholarships and a few courses open to international students. The courses open to you, with level, length and campus, are in our University of Melbourne courses guide. Entry requirements, documents and the application steps are in our University of Melbourne admissions guide.

Why do Nepali students choose the University of Melbourne?

The University of Melbourne suits students who want on-campus study at Parkville, close to central Melbourne, in business, IT, engineering, health or science.

• A broad bachelor’s first. After +2 you choose a broad degree such as the Bachelor of Commerce or the Bachelor of Science, then choose your major inside it.
• Master’s for a change of field. The Master of Information Technology takes a bachelor’s in any field with a 65% average and one programming subject. The Master of Management (Accounting) also takes a bachelor’s in any field.
• Engineering and nursing are master’s level. We found no Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Nursing page on its course finder. Engineering comes through courses such as the Master of Civil Engineering, and nursing through the Master of Nursing Science.
• Melbourne. The university says Parkville is within walking distance of central Melbourne. University rooms near Parkville start at about AUD 448 a week, so plan your rent early. Our guide to the best cities in Australia for Nepali students compares it with other cities.

Where are the University of Melbourne’s campuses?

The university has seven campuses across Melbourne and regional Victoria, and every course on this page lists Parkville, its main campus.

We found no partner-run campus teaching University of Melbourne degrees in Australia. Two separate providers run pathways: Trinity College runs Foundation Studies, and Hawthorn-Melbourne runs the English bridging program. The university’s CRICOS provider code is 00116K; check it and your course’s code on the CRICOS register before you pay. See the university’s campus locations page for maps.

How much does the University of Melbourne cost for international students?

Most course pages we read list a first-year fee of about AUD 44,000 to AUD 71,000 for international students.

That is roughly Rs 40 to 64 lakh a year. To see what these amounts are worth today, use our AUD to Rs forex converter. These are indicative published annual fees, because the university works out fees from the subjects you take. A bachelor’s fee is therefore a range, and it changes with your major.

Examples of the published annual fee: Bachelor of Commerce AUD 56,451 to AUD 62,464, Master of Nursing Science AUD 46,624 and Master of Public Health AUD 70,976. The Master of Business Administration lists a total course fee instead, at AUD 120,384. OSHC health cover is separate, and the university covers the Student Services and Amenities Fee for international students.

You pay a minimum deposit of AUD 17,000, roughly Rs 15 lakh, to accept your offer, and it counts towards your tuition. If you withdraw, your refund depends on your circumstances and on the terms and conditions for international students. We could not read a visa refusal rule on the fee pages, so check that document before you pay. If you worry about refusals, read our page on Australia visa success rates for Nepali students.

Living costs come on top. For the student visa, Home Affairs asks you to show AUD 29,710 for a year of living costs. You also show first-year tuition and AUD 2,000 for travel; the Australia student visa requirements page explains how. See the total cost to study in Australia and the cost of living in Australia for a full budget.

When are the University of Melbourne’s intakes?

Most courses on this page list March and July starts, and a few master’s start only once a year.

Direct undergraduate applications usually close in November for the start-of-year intake and in May for the mid-year intake, as the undergraduate applications page shows. Master’s dates vary by course and sit on the How to apply tab of each course page. Late applications depend on places being left, and may not leave you enough time for a visa.

The Bachelor of Commerce and the Master of Information Technology list March and July. The Master of Data Science lists March only, and the Master of Nursing Science lists February only. The Master of Social Work lists February and August.

Aim to apply 6 to 9 months before your start date, so there is time for the offer, the CoE, OSHC and your visa.

If you track document dates in Bikram Sambat, our Nepali date converter turns B.S. dates into A.D. dates. For the full calendar, read our guide to Australia intakes.

Can you work while studying at the University of Melbourne and after you graduate?

Yes. You can work up to 48 hours a fortnight while your course is in session, with no limit in official breaks, and many graduates can then apply for a 485 visa.

Our guide to working hours for students in Australia explains the fortnight rule, and Home Affairs sets the 485 rules:

• Degree graduates can look at the Post-Higher Education Work stream, usually 2 to 3 years.
• Diploma and trade graduates can look at the Post-Vocational Education Work stream, up to 18 months, if the qualification matches an occupation on the skilled list.
• For both streams you must be 35 or under, and the fee starts from AUD 5,750.

No course gives you the visa automatically. Your course must be CRICOS registered and meet the study rule, so check its code. We found no University of Melbourne statement on the 485, but its entry requirements page says student visa holders can only take full-time study in a CRICOS-registered course. Our Australia 485 visa page explains each stream.

Which scholarships can Nepali students get at the University of Melbourne?

The Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship gives a 20% fee reduction for your bachelor’s, and Nepal is on its list of eligible countries.

How the main scholarship works:

• Amount: 20% off your tuition fee for the length of the course, with at least 110 awards.
• Who can get it: citizens of an eligible country, which includes Nepal, with an offer for a bachelor’s and no earlier tertiary study.
• What you have to do: apply for your course. You are considered automatically, and selection is based on your final school or foundation results.
• When: successful students hear within five working days of receiving a course offer.

Research students can look at the Graduate Research Scholarships, and faculties offer their own awards for coursework students. Details are on the university’s scholarship page. Our guide to scholarships in Australia for Nepali students lists other awards.

What do you need to get into the University of Melbourne from Nepal?

Nepal’s +2 isn’t on the university’s recognised list, so it is assessed when you apply, and most courses ask for IELTS 6.5 with no band under 6.0.

PTE Academic is 64 with no skill under 60, and some courses ask for more: the Master of Social Work asks for IELTS 7.0 in every band. Most of the master’s we read ask for a bachelor’s with a 65% average, or a set subject background. To see where your +2 grades stand, convert your NEB GPA to a percentage with our NEB GPA calculator. Then compare with our page on requirements to study in Australia from Nepal.

You may also hear that a university is “level 1”. Home Affairs doesn’t publish evidence levels for providers or countries, so read our page on level 1, 2 and 3 universities in Australia instead of relying on agent lists.

What can you study at the University of Melbourne?

The university teaches bachelor’s, master’s and research degrees across business, IT, engineering, health, science, design and education.

The cards below are a selection, each read on the university’s own course pages. Other choices include the Master of Software Engineering and the Master of Finance. For each type of course, see our guides to IT courses in Australia, nursing courses in Australia and the MBA in Australia. You can also compare research universities in our guide to the Group of Eight universities.

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Where do University of Melbourne students live?

The university has its own apartments and residential colleges near Parkville, and apartment rooms start at about AUD 448 a week.

The apartments we read, Lisa Bellear House, Little Hall and The Lofts, start at about AUD 448 to AUD 481 a week. Residential colleges include meals: International House lists AUD 32,642 for a 43-week graduate room. The university says it has an accommodation offer for new students who are new to Melbourne, subject to availability. See the university’s student accommodation page and our guide to student accommodation in Australia, and don’t travel before you have somewhere to stay.

Our counselors in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Chitwan, Itahari and Pokhara can look at your marks and budget with you. Get in touch with a Goreto branch if you want a second opinion on the University of Melbourne.

Official University of Melbourne links

• International students at the University of Melbourne
• How to apply
• Fees and payments
• English language requirements
• Find a course
• Recognised qualifications by country

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