The University of Melbourne is a public research university in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 1853, it is Australia’s second-oldest university and the oldest in Victoria. Founded in 1853, it is Australia’s second-oldest university and the oldest in Victoria. The University of Melbourne ranks #27 in Best Global Universities. It comes 37th worldwide by THE and remains the highest-ranked Australian university. According to QS World University Subject Rankings 2020, the University of Melbourne holds 10th position in law and 12th in education.
 scholarship is offered to high-achieving international students who have completed secondary school outside Australia or foundation studies in Australia. The University of Melbourne Scholarship 2024-2025 is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is available to high-achieving domestic and international students enrolling in a graduate research degree.
Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship
Students who completed secondary school outside Australia or foundation studies in Australia and are enrolling in undergraduate degree scholarship will be available to these high-achieving students.
This scholarship provides either a:
- $10,000 tuition fee remission in the first year of an undergraduate degree
- 50 per cent fee remission for the three year duration of an undergraduate degree, or
- 100 per cent fee remission for the three year duration of an undergraduate degree
| Application type | Application is not required. |
| Citizenship requirements | International student |
| Applicable study areas | All study areas |
| Number of scholarships awarded | Approximately 1000 |
Eligibility
- be a citizen of a country other than Australia and New Zealand and not a permanent resident of Australia;
- completed secondary school outside Australia or a foundation program in Australia
- received an unconditional offer for an undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne;
- have a secondary school result that places you in the top 3%, such as:
- GCE A-levels: at least three A* grades with numerical grades and an average result of at least 97% in the best three subjects
- Most Australian Foundation Studies: an overall result of at least 98%
- US High School: a GPA of at least 3.9 in combination with a SAT of at least 1500 or an ACT of at least 31
- Canada Secondary School: an overall score of at least 97%
- India Secondary School (CBSE, ISCE or State Board Exam); an overall score of at least 98%
- Vietnam High School: an overall Year 12 GPA of at least 9.7 or above
- not have previously undertaken any tertiary studies (excluding extension studies completed as part of a year 12 program.
Selection criteria
This scholarship is available with different benefits to students with the highest selection score depending on prior academic results. Selection scores may vary between years and are decided at the time of selection.
Application process
- No requirement for application, students will be automatically on consideration list.Â
Commerce Undergraduate International Merit Scholarships
The Commerce Undergraduate International Merit Scholarships are available to international students commencing the Bachelor of Commerce. The scholarship offers 50% fee remission for the duration of the course (up to 300 credit points).
| Application type | No application is required. |
| Total value | 50% fee remission |
Number of scholarships awarded | 10 |
| Applicable study areas | Commerce, economics and management |
Citizenship requirements | International student |
Eligibility
- be an international student,
- have completed an approved Year 12 program or equivalent that meets the eligibility requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce,
- unconditional offer for the Bachelor of Commerce.
Selection criteria
Selection is based on academic merit (i.e. the results you achieved in your most recent years of study).
Application process
- No application required. If you meet the eligibility criteria you will automatically considered.
International House Scholarships
| Total value | up to $22,500 |
| Applicable study areas | All study areas |
| Number of scholarships awarded | At least 10 |
| Citizenship requirements | Australian / domestic student International student |
