October Update from the University of Melbourne (Accommodation Scholarships, Final Deadline for Submission of IDA Level Results for Applications, New Scholarships in the School of Design, New Specialization in the Master of Data Science, Extended Deadline for Applications to Some Business Courses until October 31)
The University of Melbourne (UniMelb)
General Updates
Accommodation scholarships
With nearly $5M available in accommodation scholarships and bursaries, eligible students can receive support to stay in University of Melbourne accommodation.https://click.comms.unimelb.edu.au/?qs=f1939a967eaaeb79c14d07dd9f76e8141bb9cd9f35c48e4b18fc9fdf4c5e5c56067e51cd4843549946e5d59aba9a25797daf830de693aec2b7d33bf6f8061872
Important Admissions updates
Reminder to certify documents
Please ensure that all documents uploaded to support an application are certified. Certified documents are required to verify the student’s study prior the issuing of an unconditional offer.
New photo ID requirement for international applications
From 1 December 2024, to help expedite application processing, all international applicants must include a scanned copy of one of the following:
A valid passport (a copy of the details page), or
A government-issued photo ID (if a passport is unavailable).
Unconditional offers (where eligible) will only be issued once this condition is met.
Information related to undergraduate applications
United States results digital signature security requirement
For studies completed in an US institution, students are required to upload transcripts that carry the digital signature security feature. A blue ribbon across the top of the document will display a message that the digital signature is valid. For this option, please do not email the transcript the University. Alternatively (if the blue ribbon version is not available), please have the student release their transcripts to the University of Melbourne via the accredited verification platform -Parchment. The student can nominate the University of Melbourne with the email address: undergrad-admissions@unimelb.edu.au. Students should add their username (student ID) under the recipient information name.
Final deadline for A Level results for start year 2025
In a previous communication we provided conflicting advice on the final deadline for A Level results, one stated 15 January, 2025 the other stated 31 January, 2025. To clarify, the correct date is 31 January, 2025.
HKDSE Exam Results Notice
The University will accept the HKDSE Examination Results Notice for meeting the conditional offer, as long as the student also provides an official letter from their school stating that they have completed their secondary education at their school. This letter must include the completion date.
Information related to graduate applications
Melbourne School of Design scholarships
International students starting their graduate studies with MSD in 2025 will be automatically considered for two new scholarships: the Design Global Graduate Scholarship and the Design Graduate Pathway Scholarship.
- Design Graduate Pathway Scholarship: Awarded automatically based on academic merit to high-achieving international students who complete their Bachelor of Design at the University of Melbourne and enrol in an MSD master’s program. This scholarship provides a 10% fee remission for the duration of the course.
- Design Global Graduate Scholarship:
Offers a 20% fee remission for the duration of your MSD program. Eligibility is based on academic merit and depends on citizenship and/or the institution where the student completed their previous studies. If a student qualifies for both scholarships, they will receive the Design Global Graduate Scholarship, offering the higher fee remission.
A comprehensive list of MSD graduate scholarships isavailable here. To be considered for these scholarships, course applications must be submitted by 31 October 2024.
Master of Data Science
The Master of Data Science course has recently been revised. There are four new specialisations which have been designed to give students the opportunity to better tailor the course to their existing qualifications and career goals. These modifications will make the program more accessible to students from diverse educational backgrounds, while upholding our commitment to excellence in statistical and computational data science learning outcomes. The four new specialisations available for commencement start year 2025 are:
- Foundational Data Science
- Statistical Data Science
- Computational Data Science
- Computational and Statistical Data Science.
There are no changes to the subject prerequisite requirements for this program, noting that each subject prerequisite can be met by completing an online Coursera course prior to receiving an offer.
Master of Science (Physics) supervisor process
Students applying for the Master of Science (Physics) must secure supervisor endorsement before submitting their online application. Previously, students were able to submit an online application and be assessed for the course before supervisor endorsement. This change is to reflect the capacity of the school and ensure adequate supervision.
We have streamlined our list of potential supervisors to make this easier for the student. A list of academics can be found on the School's website. Only academics from the Teaching and Research list can be contacted for supervision.
Deadlines: Master of Management suite and Master of International Business
The application deadline for the below courses has been extended to 31 October 2024 for start year 2025 intake.
Master of International Business
Master of Management
Master of Management (Marketing)
Master of Management (Accounting)
Master of Management (Finance)
Master of Management (Human Resources)
High-achieving applicants will receive rolling course offers (and scholarship offers where applicable), and all other applications will be considered in a selection round. All outcomes will be issued by the end of November 2024.
Please see below for the University of Melbourne's October updates.
1. Accommodation Scholarships
The University of Melbourne offers nearly AUD 5 million in accommodation scholarships and bursaries. Eligible students can apply for university accommodation support.
2. Important Admission Updates
New Photo ID Requirement for International Applications
From December 1, 2024, to expedite application processing,all international applicants must upload a scanned copy of one of the following documents:
- Valid passport details page
- Government-issued photo ID (if no passport)
Eligible applicants will only receive an unconditional offer after meeting this condition.
3. Undergraduate Application Related Information
1. US Transcript Digital Signature Requirement
For students who have completed their studies in the US, uploaded transcripts must carry a digital signature, with a blue ribbon at the top indicating the signature is valid.
- If this version is not available, please send the transcript to the University of Melbourne via the Parchment platform, with the recipient address as:undergrad-admissions@unimelb.edu.au
- Students need to indicate their username (student ID) in the recipient information.
2. Final Deadline for A Level Results Submission
We previously released different versions of the deadline, for clarity,the final deadline isJanuary 31, 2025.
3. HKDSE Examination Results Notice
The University accepts HKDSE examination results to meet conditional offer requirements, but students must also submit an official letter from their school, certifying the completion of their secondary education, and indicating the completion date.
3. Graduate Application Related Information
1. Melbourne School of Design (MSD) Scholarships
International graduate students commencing in 2025 will be automatically considered fortwo new scholarships:
- Design Graduate Pathway Scholarship: For outstanding students who complete their Bachelor of Design at the University of Melbourne and pursue an MSD master's program,a 10% tuition fee remission is provided.
- Design Global Graduate Scholarship:Offers a 20% tuition fee remission, based on academic merit and citizenship. If eligible for both scholarships, the Design Global Graduate Scholarship, offering the higher fee remission, will be awarded.
Application Deadline:October 31, 2024Apply Now
2. Master of Data Science Course Updates
Starting in 2025, the Master of Data Science course introducesfour new specializations, helping students tailor the course according to their qualifications and career goals:
- Master of International Business
Master of Management
Master of Management (Marketing)
Master of Management (Accounting)
Master of Management (Finance)
Master of Management (Human Resources)
Course admission requirements remain unchanged.Prerequisite requirements for each course can be met by completing an online Coursera course.
3. Master of Science (Physics) Supervisor Process Update
Applicants for the Master of Science (Physics) must secure supervisor endorsement before submitting their online application. The school's website provides a list of supervisors, and only academics listed in the Teaching and Research list can be contacted as supervisors.
4. Master of Management and International Business Application Extension
The application deadline for the following courses has been extended to October 31, 2024:
- Master of International Business
- Master of Management
- Master of Management (Marketing)
- Master of Management (Accounting)
- Master of Management (Finance)
- Master of Management (Human Resources)
High-achieving applicants will receive priority offers and scholarships, while other applicationswill be evaluated by the end of November.