Applying for admission and scholarships

• Admission to courses
• Scholarships

Admission to courses

Australian Students
Certificate, Diploma, and coursework Masters programs: Most applications must now be lodged via The University of Melbourne On-line Application system. Please check the Faculty of Arts website for closing dates, and application forms.

Research Masters and PhD programs: Prospective research students should consult the Department's list of academic staff and their research interests to see if supervision is available for their intended project.

You can apply for, and commence, a research degree at any time of year (but be mindful of scholarship deadlines). Masters programs are administered by the Faculty of Arts; PhDs are administered by the School of Graduate Studies. Please consult their respective websites for information about the degree and how to apply.

• Research Masters application form (PDF)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) application form (PDF)

International Students
You are considered an international student if you are not an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident.

International students apply online for all postgraduate courses. Applications can be submitted at any time of year (but be mindful of scholarship deadlines).

Applications are made through the University's International Office, which also provides general information about study at the University.

Prospective research students should consult the Department's list of academic staff and their research interests to see if supervision is available for their intended project.

Scholarships

Australian students please consult the Melbourne Scholarships Office for information about scholarships. The main source of funding for research students is the Australian Postgraduate Awards (APA) and Melbourne Research Scholarships (MRS) scheme. Applications close 31 October each year.

International students can nominate to be considered for all available scholarships directly on their course admission application forms. Applications should be submitted by 15 September each year so they can be considered for as many scholarships as possible. International Scholarships has more details about available funding.