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University of Melbourne

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Location 🌎	Language of instruction 💬	Eligible faculty 🎓
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia	English	Open to All Faculties

Highlights

Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne is a public-spirited institution that makes distinctive contributions to society in research, learning and teaching and engagement. It’s consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world, with international rankings of world universities placing it as number 1 in Australia.

The University of Melbourne is the perfect setting for your overseas experience, with a rich academic and social community set on an outstanding campus in the heart of the city.

Important information

It is compulsory for commencing students to attend the Study Abroad and Exchange Enrolment Day. This is a compulsory requirement for all Exchange and Study Abroad students and you’ll get a lot out of the day including critical information for your studies and also how to make the most of your time in the city of Melbourne.

Term dates

Note:

McGill students looking to go on exchange for the Fall semester, should look at the information for Semester 2.

McGill students looking to go on exchange for the Winter semester, should look at the information for Semester 1.

Semester 1	Semester 2
February - July	July - November

*Semester and exam dates may vary from year to year. Please consult the Host institution's fact sheet, the Host institution's website, or the Host institution directly to confirm.

Contact information

International Programs Department
Level 3, 757 Swanston Street (Building 199)
The University of Melbourne
Victoria, 3010, AUSTRALIA
Phone: +61 3 8344 7452

Incoming Students Coordinator

Email: studyabroad-exchange [at] unimelb.edu.au

Student Reports

Consult Experience Reports about the University of Melbourne written by fellow McGill students today!

Did you complete an exchange through McGill at the University of Melbourne ? Submit your Exchange Experience Report to share your experience abroad with other students!