University of Melbourne Update

University of Melbourne Update

The University of Melbourne (UniMelb)

The University of Melbourne (UniMelb)

I. Important Admissions Updates (Undergraduate)


1. Trinity College Foundation Studies at the University of Melbourne

Starting from the 2026 intake, the University of Melbourne has revised the methodology for determining the best four subjects for students applying through Trinity College Foundation Studies.

  • For students applying for the Bachelor of Arts, English remains a prerequisite and must be included in the best four subjects.
  • For all other degrees, prerequisite subjects for courses are no longer required to be included in the best four subjects.
  • Important note: Students are still required to pass all subject prerequisites for all programs; this remains unchanged.


II. Important Admissions Updates (Graduate)


The international application deadline for graduate programs starting in early 2026 has been extended.

Many graduate coursework programs have extended their application deadlines for the 2026 intake, as follows:


The following programs have their deadline extended to:

  • Courses offered by the Faculty of Arts (excluding the Master of Public Policy and Management)
  • Master of Information Technology
  • Master of Information Systems
  • Master of Computer Science
  • Master of Nursing Science
  • Master of Social Work
  • Master of Applied Psychology
  • Graduate Diploma in Psychology



The following programs have their deadline extended to:

  • Courses offered by the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning (excluding the 300-point Master of Architecture)
  • Faculty of Business and Economics
  • Faculty of Education(excluding the Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)
  • Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
  • Faculty of Science (excluding the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)
  • Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics
  • Master of Biostatistics
  • Master of Biostatistics (Enhanced)
  • Master of Public Health

** Courses with special assessment methods and timelines are excluded. Please be sure to refer to the individual course pages on the 'Study' website to confirm specific deadlines.




III. New Business and Economics Scholarships

Three new Faculty of Business and Economics scholarships are now available to students enrolling in graduate coursework programs:

  • [Automatically Reviewed] Business and Economics Graduate Merit Scholarship: Provides 25%-50% tuition fee remission for high-achieving international students.
  • [Automatically Reviewed] Business and Economics Graduate Pathway Scholarship: Provides 10%-50% tuition fee remission for students who have completed any undergraduate degree at the University of Melbourne within the past 12 months and are enrolling in a master's program in the faculty.
  • [Not applicable to China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan] Business and Economics Global Diversity Graduate Scholarship: Provides 25%-50% tuition fee remission for international students from countries with limited international educational opportunities.



IV. Bachelor of Commerce Undergraduate Course Optimization

Starting from 2026, the Bachelor of Commerce will offer greater flexibility in degree choices.

  • There will be one compulsory course: 'Introduction to Microeconomics'. Subsequently, students must choose at least four courses from a core list covering all major directions.
  • Actuarial Studies can be taken as a double major with Business Analytics, Economics, or Finance.
  • A new initiative allows students to deepen their knowledge by taking two third-year specialized elective courses related to their major. Available specializations include:
  • Ethics and Sustainability (all majors)
  • Actuarial Risk Management (Actuarial Studies)
  • Econometrics (Economics)
  • Economic Policy (Economics)
  • Computational Finance (Finance)
  • Valuation and Modeling (Finance)
  • Human Resource Management (Management)
  • Supply Chain Management (Management)
  • Digital Marketing (Marketing)
  • Strategic Marketing (Marketing)

The guaranteed entry ATAR for international applicants is now 91 (or equivalent).



V. New Majors for the 2026 Bachelor of Design

Starting from 2026, students can single or double major in the following new majors:

  • Game Design: Combines creativity and technical skills to design immersive, playable virtual worlds. Career paths: game artist, game designer, game developer.
  • Interior Design: Explores how space, materials, and scale shape experiences. Career paths: interior designer, lighting designer, furniture designer, set designer, exhibition designer.

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In this edition:


  • Access our Education Agent Training Platform
  • Key admissions, scholarships, and fee updates
  • Genuine Student requirement update
  • Enhanced Bachelor of Commerce curriculum and new Bachelor of Design majors
  • Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship update
  • Student accommodation applications now open
  • Upcoming events for future students
  • Featured student story in urban sustainability


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Important Admissions updates

Information related to undergraduate applications

Trinity College Foundation Studies

We are pleased to update you that, from the 2026 intake onwards, we have revised the methodology for determining the best four subjects for students applying via Trinity College Foundation Studies.


For students applying for the Bachelor of Arts, English continues to be required both as a prerequisite and part of the best four subjects.


For all other degrees, prerequisite subjects for courses are no longer required to be part of the best four.


Important note: Students are still required to pass all subject prerequisites for all programs, which remains unchanged.


2026 Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship

The Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship (MIUS) eligibility list has been updated based on the latest GDP data. Impacted countries have been removed, and the revised information is available on theMIUS website.

Information related to graduate applications

International application closing dates for graduate programs commencing start year 2026 have been extended

Many graduate coursework programs have extended their application deadlines for the upcoming start year 2026 intake, as follows:


  • The following programs have had their deadline extended to30 September 2025: Courses offered by the Faculty of Arts (excluding the Master of Public Policy and Management), Master of Information Technology, Master of Information Systems, Master of Computer Science, Master of Nursing Science, Master of Social Work, Master of Applied Psychology, and Graduate Diploma in Psychology.
  • The following programs have had their deadline extended to30 November 2025: Courses offered by the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning (excluding the 300-point Master of Architecture), Faculty of Business and Economics, Faculty of Education (excluding the Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) and Master of Teaching (Secondary) Internship), Faculty of Engineering and Information and Technology, Faculty of Science (excluding the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and the Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics, Master of Biostatistics, Master of Biostatistics (Enhanced), and Master of Public Health.

Courses with bespoke assessment methods and timelines are excluded. Every effort has been made to ensure this information is accurate however please refer to the individual course page onStudyto confirm the specific deadline for each course.


New Business and Economics scholarships

Three new Faculty of Business and Economics scholarships are now available for students commencing in graduate coursework programs.

The Business and Economics Graduate Merit Scholarship for 25-50% fee remission is awarded to high achieving international students who are enrolling in a graduate degree with the Faculty of Business and Economics.

The Business and Economics Graduate Pathway Scholarship for 10-50% fee remission is awarded to students who are enrolled in a masters degree by coursework within the Faculty of Business and Economics and have completed any undergraduate degree at the University of Melbourne within the past twelve months.

The Business and Economics Global Diversity Graduate Scholarship for 25-50% fee remission is offered to international students who are enrolling in a graduate degree with the Faculty of Business and Economics and are citizens of countries where international educational opportunities are limited by financial disadvantage.

2026 Graduate Diploma in Psychology feesThe Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences has conducted a tuition fee review of the Graduate Diploma in Psychology (340AA) and has determined that the annual fee of this course will be reduced, taking effect from the 2026 start-year intake. See the Fees and Scholarships page for this course to stay updated on the latest fees.
General and program updates
Genuine Student (GS) requirement updateA reminder to all agents that to be granted a student visa, all applicants must demonstrate they satisfy the genuine student criterion as outlined by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.Note that the University of Melbourne will also be conducting Genuine Student assessments prior to an unconditional offer being made. Applicants from any country may be selected at random at the time of offer to undergo a Genuine Student assessment.Please ensure that applicants are prepared and understand the requirement as outlined by the Department of Home Affairs.Agents are also encouraged to watch a recording of the session "Meeting compliance obligations under the Genuine Student requirement" from the recent Global Education Agent Training Webinar Series.

Enhanced Bachelor of Commerce curriculum

From 2026, Commerce students will have greater flexibility in their degree.

There will be one compulsory subject, Introductory Microeconomics. Students will then complete at least four subjects from a core list introducing every major.

Actuarial Studies can now be taken as a double major with Business Analytics, Economics or Finance.

A new initiative also allows students to deepen their knowledge by completing two Level 3 specialist elective subjects related to their major. Available specialisations include:


  • Ethics & Sustainability (all majors)
  • Actuarial Risk Management (Actuarial Studies)
  • Econometrics (Economics)
  • Economic Policy (Economics)
  • Computational Finance (Finance)
  • Valuation & Modelling (Finance)
  • Human Resource Management (Management)
  • Supply Chain Management (Management)
  • Digital Marketing (Marketing)
  • Strategic Marketing (Marketing)

The guaranteed entry for international applicants is now an ATAR of 91 (or equivalent).

New Bachelor of Design majors from 2026

From 2026, students can study Game Design or Interior Design as single or double majors.

Game Design: Combine creativity and technical skills to design immersive, playable worlds. Careers: game artist, designer, developer.

Interior Design: Explore how space, material and scale shape experience. Careers: interior, lighting, furniture, set, and exhibition designer.

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