Application is now open for the University of Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarships. Interested applicants are encouraged to send their applications in.
About the University of Melbourne and Scholarship
Australia’s Melbourne is home to the public research institution known as the University of Melbourne. It was established in 1853, making it Victoria’s first university and the second-oldest in all of Australia. Its main campus is situated in Parkville, an inner neighborhood to the north of Melbourne’s CBD, while numerous additional campuses are spread out around Victoria.
The University of Melbourne, one of Australia’s six sandstone institutions, was founded in the 19th century by the colony of Victoria. It belongs to the Association of Pacific Rim Universities, the Group of Eight, Universitas 21, and the McDonnell International Scholars Academy at Washington University. Since 1872, there have been several residential colleges affiliated with the university that provide lodging for students and faculty as well as hosting academic, sporting, and cultural events. On the main campus and in the neighborhood, there are ten colleges.
In 2023, Times Higher Education ranked the University of Melbourne first in Australia, while in 2020, the Academic Ranking of World Universities ranked the university 34th globally. Four Australian prime ministers and five governors-general have both graduated from the University of Melbourne. Eight Nobel Laureates have taught, studied, or performed research at the University of Melbourne, making it the Australian university with the most Nobel Laureates.
In the QS World University Subject Rankings 2020 for law, education, accounting and finance, social policy and administration, sociology, environmental studies, and linguistics, the University of Melbourne is ranked 10th, 12th, 16th, 17th, 19th, and 23rd, respectively.
1000 undergraduate scholarships are being offered by the University of Melbourne, a top-ranked public university in Australia, to interested overseas students who want to enroll there and pursue a tuition-free education there. Undergraduate candidates for any selected course of study are thus invited to apply. These awards vary from 100% complete tuition waivers to 50% partial scholarships. Use this chance if you’re a smart, hard-working, goal-oriented student looking to further your academic career.
International and local students can apply for the University of Melbourne’s undergraduate scholarship program, which is designed for exceptional achievers. The following is a breakdown of the scholarship information:
- $10,000 in tuition reimbursement for the first year of an undergraduate degree
- 50% of tuition reimbursement for the three years of an undergraduate degree, or
- 100% of tuition reimbursement for the three years of an undergraduate degree.
Details about the University of Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarships:
Scholarship Sponsor: University of Melbourne, Australia
Scholarship Value: Up to $56,000
Number of Awards: Several
Scholarship level: Undergraduate
Host Institution(s): University of Melbourne, Australia
Eligibility Criteria for the University of Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarships
The following requirements must be met by candidates to be eligible for the University of Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarships:
- not be a permanent resident of Australia and have citizenship from a nation other than Australia or New Zealand;
- have been given a scholarship to attend the University of Melbourne for undergraduate study;
- have got exceptional grades in their last year of school, including:
- a minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 43
- at least four GCE A Level A* grades
- at least 97% in a program for recognized foundations
- not have done any higher courses in the past, except for extended studies finished as part of a year 12 program.
Please get in touch with the school’s Offshore Recruitment Team for further details regarding undergraduate admissions entry criteria and eligibility for the Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarships from your country and kind of high school qualifications.
Selection criteria
Awarded to qualified individuals based on academic achievement and ranking by past academic performance.
Conditions
This award is subject to the Coursework Scholarship Terms and Conditions and is transferable to the next calendar year.
Application Process for the University of Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarships
Candidates who have received a course offer will automatically be considered for this scholarship; however, interested parties must first apply for admission to the university. However, you can visit the official website for further details.
The Application Deadline: Not specified, Open around the year.