The University of Melbourne is a dynamic research-driven community which offers a wealth of cultural, institutional and recreational opportunities for social interaction, leadership and personal development. The University has 22 discipline-specific faculties and graduate schools, over 48,000 students and 8,000 staff members with more than 13,000 international students enrolled from 130 countries.

Ranked #3 university in Australia and #41 in the world by the QS World University Rankings in 2021

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Fast Facts

Location:

Melbourne, Australia

Term Dates:

Fall Semester (semester 2): late July to late November
Spring Semester (semester 1): mid-February to late June

Language of Instruction:

English

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Did You Know?

Melbourne is consistently ranked as the world’s most liveable city

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Additional Information

Academic Strengths:

Economics, Finance, Global Business, Information Systems, Management, Marketing, Statistics

Sample Course Offerings:

Past approved semester courses have included Advanced Finance, Global Business, Management and Marketing Electives as well as Cultures & Contexts

Please see the IBEX website for a list of Melbourne Pre-Approved courses which were taken by past IBEX students. Please note: every course may not be offered during the particular semester the student is abroad. If admitted to the program, you may send additional course syllabi to Stern's International Exchanges & Special Programs team for evaluation.

Housing:

The University of Melbourne offers exchange students a range of accommodation options – share houses, residential colleges and student apartments. Costs range from approximately AU$4,000-17,800/semester.

Approximate Living Expenses:

1 USD = 1.36 AUD) (As of September 2021)

Food: AU$80-100/week
Transportation: AU$30/week
Books & Course Materials: AU$500-750/semester
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): approximately AU$220/ semester (required for all international students in Australia)
Visa: Approximately AU$550 which also grants you the right to work in Australia while studying

Student Services:

Melbourne Student Exchange Club
Required Study Abroad Exchange Briefing Day at the beginning of the term

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