Ivy-covered walls, state-of-the-art facilities and a five-minute walk to hundreds of restaurants and cafes - the University of Melbourne, one of Australia's leading institutions, is a popular choice among study abroad students. The University of Melbourne maintains its own clearly defined community and campus in the heart of the city.
You'll be amazed at the number of courses available to you. The Faculty of Arts alone has more than 400 subjects in 40 departments. Add to that other popular Faculties like Science, Engineering, and Commerce and Economics, and the hardest part will be deciding what to take. Additionally, the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) is a top school for art, photography, music and dance.
There is a special service-learning opportunity available at Melbourne for students studying abroad for two semesters, either the southern hemisphere academic year (February - November), or the northern hemisphere Academic Year (July - June). The service-learning course, Community Volunteering for Change, will include an 80-hour placement in a non-profit organization as well as pre- and post-placement seminars facilitated by academic and professional staff at the University of Melbourne and representatives from various community NGO’s.
Exploring Melbourne, I realized the diversity of this country. Australia has so many dimensions; it can’t be reduced to the city of Sydney alone. ”
Allison Gordon
Brown University Student
The university is a member of the Group of Eight, which is a group of Australia's
Leading Universities.
The VCA is part of an international consortium that includes Julliard School in New York.
One of the best options in Australia for pre-med students.
Through “breadth subjects” you can study courses outside your core study area.
Learn more about Arcadia in Australia.
(MELBOURNE) Melbourne is all about culture, coffee, and creativity - and this semester’s adventures highlight the best of it all. Whether you’re soaking in the hot springs on the Mornington Peninsula…
| Term/Period | Departure Date | Return | Credits | Base Program Fee | Application Deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | 2/15/2026 | 6/27/2026 | 12-16 | $22,995 | 11/1/2025 | More Info |
| Academic Year Southern Hemisphere 2026 | 2/15/2026 | 11/21/2026 | 24-32 | $44,795 | 11/1/2025 | More Info |
| Fall 2026 | 7/11/2026 | 11/21/2026 | 12-16 | $24,995 | 4/1/2026 | More Info |
| Academic Year 2026 | 7/11/2026 | 6/26/2027 | 24-32 | $43,995 | 4/1/2026 | More Info |
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