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University of Melbourne Courses for International Students
Quick answer
The essentials at a glance
The University of Melbourne teaches bachelor's, master's and research degrees that Nepali students can study on a student visa, in Melbourne. This guide lists business, IT, nursing and engineering courses with level, length and campus.
Every course has a CRICOS code to check before you pay. No course gives you a 485 visa automatically, but degrees can lead to the Post-Higher Education Work stream if you meet its rules.
Key takeaways
Main points from this page
- Most bachelor's here take 3 years.
- Coursework master's take 1 to 3 years, and related study can shorten some of them.
- Every course in the table lists Parkville.
- Most courses here start in March and July.
- Engineering and nursing are taught at master's level.
This guide lists University of Melbourne courses that Nepali students can apply to, with each course’s level, length and campus, all read on the university’s official course pages. For campuses, fees in Rs, scholarships and work rights, see our University of Melbourne profile. For grades, English scores, documents and the application steps, see our University of Melbourne admissions guide. For other options, start from our guide to studying in Australia from Nepal.
Which University of Melbourne courses can Nepali students apply to?
The university lists a small group of broad bachelor’s degrees and more than 400 graduate coursework programs, and most international master’s are full time at Parkville.
The courses come in three main levels:
- Bachelor’s degrees, usually 3 years, such as commerce, science, arts, design, biomedicine and agriculture.
- Master’s degrees by coursework, usually 1 to 3 years, and shorter for some courses if your earlier study is related.
- Research degrees, the PhD and master’s by research.
Use the university’s Find a course page, and select International students to see the right fee and intakes. Check every course on the CRICOS register, because only CRICOS courses can be studied on a student visa. Online courses, such as the online Master of Human Resource Management, are not a route to a student visa.
Which University of Melbourne courses can lead to a 485 visa?
No course gives you a 485 visa automatically, but degrees can lead to the Post-Higher Education Work stream if you meet its rules.
Diplomas and trade qualifications need the Post-Vocational Education Work stream, which depends on the skilled list. Home Affairs also asks that your course is CRICOS registered and meets the study rule. Read our Australia 485 visa page for the streams, lengths and fee.
We found no University of Melbourne statement on the 485. Its undergraduate entry page says a student visa only allows full-time study in a CRICOS-registered course. Its graduate entry page warns that some graduate certificates and diplomas may be too short for a student visa.
Which University of Melbourne courses are popular with Nepali students?
The table shows University of Melbourne’s courses in the areas most popular with Nepali and Indian students, up to two per area, with each one’s level, length and campus.
Most courses here start in March and July, so check the course’s own page for its exact status.
| Course area | Program | Credential and length | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT, data and AI | |||
| Data science and analytics | Master of Data Science | Master’s degree, 2 years | Parkville |
| Software engineering | Master of Software Engineering | Master’s degree, Up to 3 years | Parkville |
| Computer science and IT | Master of Computer Science | Master’s degree, 2 years | Parkville |
| Master of Information Technology | Master’s degree, Up to 2 years | Parkville | |
| Business and management | |||
| MBA | Master of Business Administration | Master’s degree, 2 years | Parkville |
| Accounting | Master of Management (Accounting) | Master’s degree, Up to 2 years | Parkville |
| Finance and fintech | Master of Finance | Master’s degree, 1.5 years | Parkville |
| Master of Management (Finance) | Master’s degree, Up to 2 years | Parkville | |
| Marketing and digital marketing | Master of Management (Marketing) | Master’s degree, Up to 2 years | Parkville |
| Human resources management | Master of Management (Human Resources) | Master’s degree, Up to 2 years | Parkville |
| International business | Master of International Business | Master’s degree, Up to 2 years | Parkville |
| Business administration (BBA and diplomas) | Bachelor of Commerce | Bachelor’s degree, 3 years | Parkville |
| Health and nursing | |||
| Nursing (BSN) | Master of Nursing Science | Master’s degree, 2 years | Parkville |
| Public health and health administration | Master of Public Health | Master’s degree, Up to 2 years | Parkville |
| Biotechnology and life sciences | Master of Biomedical Science | Master’s degree, 2 years | Parkville |
| Master of Biotechnology | Master’s degree, 2 years | Parkville | |
| Engineering and trades | |||
| Civil engineering and construction | Master of Civil Engineering | Master’s degree, Up to 3 years | Parkville |
| Master of Construction Management | Master’s degree, Up to 3 years | Parkville | |
| Mechanical and mechatronics engineering | Master of Mechanical Engineering | Master’s degree, Up to 3 years | Parkville |
| Electrical and electronics engineering | Master of Electrical Engineering | Master’s degree, Up to 3 years | Parkville |
| Environmental science and engineering | Master of Environment | Master’s degree, Up to 2 years | Parkville |
| Community, education and psychology | |||
| Early childhood education | Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) | Master’s degree, 2 years | Parkville |
| Psychology and mental health | Master of Applied Psychology | Master’s degree, 1.5 years | Parkville |
| Social work and community services | Master of Social Work | Master’s degree, 2 years | Parkville |
| Agriculture and food science | Master of Agricultural Sciences | Master’s degree, Up to 2 years | Parkville |
| Bachelor of Agriculture | Bachelor’s degree, 3 years | Parkville | |
“Up to” lengths are the longest route; related earlier study can make them shorter. Fees are shown on each course’s page.
What do you need for each course level?
Your +2 is assessed when you apply for a bachelor’s, and a master’s usually needs a bachelor’s. Most courses ask for IELTS 6.5 with no band under 6.0.
- Bachelor’s: IELTS 6.5 or PTE 64, with the course’s subject prerequisites. The Bachelor of Commerce is one example.
- Master’s: IELTS 6.5 or PTE 64 for most courses. The Master of Nursing Science asks for IELTS 7.0 in every band.
To see where your +2 grades stand, convert your NEB GPA to a percentage with our NEB GPA calculator.
How do you choose the right University of Melbourne course?
Start with your background and your plan after graduation, then check the course’s CRICOS code, intakes and campus on the university’s own course page before you apply.
- Coming from +2? Look at the Bachelor of Commerce, the Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Design. We found no Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Nursing on the course finder.
- Already hold a bachelor’s degree? The Master of Information Technology and the Master of Data Science take any field with 65% and a programming subject.
- Planning to work as an engineer or nurse? These routes are at master’s level here, so read the course page, and compare with our PR courses in Australia page, because no course promises PR.
- Check the campus. Every course in this table lists Parkville, so choose your rent area after your offer.
For more on each type of course, see our guides to accounting courses in Australia, the Master of Business Analytics in Australia and civil engineering courses in Australia. Our branches in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Chitwan, Itahari and Pokhara can help you compare.
Frequently asked questions about University of Melbourne courses
It offers bachelor's, master's and research degrees in business, IT, engineering, health, science, design and education. Use Find a course and select International students to see fees and intakes for you.
Yes, at master's level. The Master of Nursing Science is at Parkville, starts in February and takes a bachelor's in any field. It asks for IELTS 7.0 in every band.
Yes. The 2-year route of the Master of Information Technology takes a bachelor's in any field with a 65% average and one programming subject. Related study can shorten it.
We read bachelor's and master's on this page, not diplomas for school leavers. Trinity College runs a separate Foundation Studies pathway, so check its own page if your marks fall short.
The Bachelor of Commerce and the Master of Management courses list Parkville, the main campus. Check the campus on your course page before you choose where to live.
No. The university says a student visa only allows full-time study in a CRICOS-registered course. The online Master of Human Resource Management lists no CRICOS code on its page.
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This page provides general guidance about studying abroad. Requirements, fees and policies can change. For advice about your situation, speak with a Goreto counselor before applying.
