University of Melbourne May 2025 Update
The University of Melbourne (UniMelb)
Please check the May 2025 updates from the University of Melbourne,
1. Undergraduate Application Updates
Changes to NCUK Foundation Entry Requirements (Effective from May 9, 2025)
Additionally, if students complete the NCUK Foundation course in a non-English speaking country, they must meet the language requirements through an approved English language test.
Refer to the undergraduate English language requirements page: Undergraduate English language requirements
2. Graduate Application Updates
Reduction in English Language Requirements for University of Melbourne Business School Courses (Applicable for 2026 Intake)
The following Melbourne Business School (MBS) courses will have their English language requirements reduced from 2026 as follows:
IELTS overall score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0Applicable courses include:
- Graduate Certificate in Business
- Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business
- Master of Digital Marketing
- Master of Finance
- Master of Finance (Enhanced)
- Master of International Business
- Master of Management (Accounting)
- Master of Management (Accounting and Finance)
- Master of Management (Finance)
- Master of Management (Human Resources)
- Master of Management
- Master of Management (Marketing)
- Master of Management (Supply Chain Management)
3. Release of 2026 International Admissions Guide – Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Optometry
The international admissions guide for the following courses starting in 2026 is now available, link: here
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
- Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT)
- Doctor of Optometry (OD)
4. Applications for the University of Melbourne Juris Doctor (JD) for the Early 2026 Intake Are Now Open!
- Course Name: Melbourne Juris Doctor (JD)
- Start Time: January 2026 (Start Year Intake)
- Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Why Choose the Melbourne JD Program?
The University of Melbourne's Juris Doctor (JD) is a graduate-level law degree program that sets the industry standard in Australian legal education. The program equips students with a global legal perspective, helping them stand out in the global legal industry.
- ✅ Learn from globally top legal scholars
- ✅ Connect with peers from diverse backgrounds
- ✅ Utilize the Melbourne Law School's exclusive career service platform
- ✅ Graduate with practical employment skills
Application Instructions
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
- Eligible applicants will receive admission notices on a priority basis
- Due to limited places, some applicants will be placed on a waiting list and reviewed uniformly during the formal review rounds
5. Explanation of the Credit Reduction Policy (Advanced Standing) for the University of Melbourne's Graduate Business Courses
Applicable courses:
- Master of International Business
- Master of Management series courses (including accounting, finance, human resources, marketing, supply chain management, etc.)
These courses all include core business foundation modules, helping students build a cross-disciplinary business skills system.
Credit Reduction Policy Explanation:
Applicants with the following backgrounds may be eligible for up to 50 credits (points) of credit reduction (Advanced Standing):
- Hold an undergraduate degree in business/commerce or a related field, or
- Hold an undergraduate degree in any field but have completed breadth studies related to business or have a business minor
Total Credit Settings:
- Some students may apply for a 150-point course (1.5-year program) based on their background
- Other students are applicable for a 200-point course (2-year program)
- Applicants should indicate their preferred course length in the application form to avoid delays in review
If an applicant does not meet the 150-point program but meets the 200-point program conditions, the system will automatically transfer to the evaluation of the 200-point program and issue an offer.
Important Admissions updates
Information related to undergraduate applications
Update: NCUK Foundation entry
Please note that the entry requirements for students undertaking the Northern Consortium UK International Foundation Year have changed as follows:
| Course | New Score |
| Bachelor of Agriculture | CCC |
| Bachelor of Arts | BBB |
| Bachelor of Biomedicine | AAB |
| Bachelor of Commerce | AAB |
| Bachelor of Design | BBB |
| Bachelor of Oral Health | AAB (indicative only) |
| Bachelor of Science | BBB |
Additionally, any student completing the Northern Consortium UK International Foundation Year in a non-English speaking country will need to meet the University of Melbourne’s English language requirement with an approved English language proficiency test (seeUndergraduate English language requirementsfor more information).
These changes are effective as of 9 May 2025 and will apply to new applications and deferral requests.
| Information related to graduate applications |
| Change to MBS English language requirements for 2026The English language entry requirements for the following Melbourne Business School (MBS) courses have changed. You can view the new requirements here as detailed below.The English language UoM band is now 6.5 overall (with no band less than 6.0) for the start year 2026 intake onwards for the following courses:Graduate Certificate in BusinessGraduate Certificate in Sustainable BusinessMaster of Digital MarketingMaster of FinanceMaster of Finance (Enhanced)Master of International BusinessMaster of Management (Accounting)Master of Management (Accounting and Finance)Master of Management (Finance)Master of Management (Human Resources)Master of ManagementMaster of Management (Marketing)Master of Management (Supply Chain Management) |
2026 Admissions Guide: MD, DDS, DPT, OD
Our 2026 International Admissions Guide for Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of Physiotherapy and Doctor of Optometry is now available. Viewhere.
Juris Doctor applications now open
Applications for the Melbourne Juris Doctor (JD) are now open for the Start Year (January) 2026 intake. The application deadline is 30 September 2025.
The Melbourne Juris Doctor (JD) is a graduate law degree that has set a benchmark for legal education in Australia. Our students learn from globally respected legal academics, connect with a diverse cohort, access the Melbourne Law School's dedicated career service and graduate career-ready.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis and eligible applicants will receive an offer immediately. Due to the limited places in our course, some applicants will be notified and placed on a waitlist to be assessed in a selection round once all applications have been received.
Advanced Standing for business degrees
The Master of International Business and the Master of Management suite offer foundational business courses where students can build a strong skillset across business disciplines.
Applicants with an undergraduate degree in business/commerce or a related discipline, or an undergraduate degree in any discipline with appropriate business breadth study or a business minor, may be awarded up to 50 points of Advanced Standing.
Students with business degrees may be eligible for either the 150 or 200 point program and should indicate on their application their preferred duration to ensure that their outcome is not delayed. Applicants who do not receive an offer for the 150 point program but are eligible for the 200 point program will be automatically assessed and made an offer.