University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne is Australia’s second-oldest University (founded in the early 1950s) and is an institution for higher education and academic research. It is regarded as one of the top tertiary institutions in Australia and aims to provide education innovatively by combining practical experience with structured learning.

Being a research institution held in high regard, the University features several excellent benefits, including an active staff member who dedicates the bulk of their time to discoveries and researches.

Eleven individual campuses can be found within the school’s premises, some of these include the Walter and Eliza Institute of Medical Research, Grattan Institute, and the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health.

At the University, students are allowed to learn about the available subjects before choosing a specific topic as a course of study. Also, the University’s staff members are available to give these students a basic understanding of the programmes, and a variety of knowledge and experience.

The school also has a range of scholarship programmes designed to provide financial support to students having difficulties affording the tuition fees. The programmes are available to all 30,000  local students and 13,000 international students at the University.

Also, Melbourne University included an Accelerator Programme in its curriculum to boost the skills of each student. The programme features workshops, public events, connection to the entrepreneurs on-stage, and feeder programmes and connection to the entrepreneurs on-stage.

The accelerator programme has already achieved global fame and has been mentioned on the international list of the top 25 incubators produced by the University Business index.

Programmes Offered

The University of Melbourne offers over 500 courses in its postgraduate and undergraduate programmes in 18 faculties.

These include:

1. Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences
2. Humanities and Social Sciences
3. Business School
4. Conservatorium of Music
5. Dental School
6. Education
7. Law
8. Medical School
9. Design
10. Engineering
11. Government
12. Health Sciences
13. Population and Global Health
14. Psychological Sciences
15. Environmental Programs
16. Biomedical Sciences
17. The Faculty of Science
18. Victorian College of the Arts (VCA)

Undergraduate:

Below is a shortlist of undergraduate courses available in these faculties:

• Computer Science
• Agricultural Science
• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Social science
• Linguistics
• Psychology
• Architecture
• Speech Pathology
• Chemical Engineering
• And more.

Postgraduate Programmes:

Below is a shortlist of Postgraduate courses available in the University’s 18 faculties:

• Computer Science
• Business Analytics
• Agricultural Science
• Civil Engineering
• Marketing
• Information Technology
• Human Resources
• Biomedical Science
• Art sociology
• And more.

Scholarships and Funding

The University of Melbourne has more than 50 scholarship programme for both local and international students. However, this article will only review two.

1. Asian Development BANK (ABD) – Japan Scholarship Program – University of Melbourne, MBA:

The Asian Development Bank (Japan) in collaboration with the University of Melbourne, aims to provide scholarship opportunities to qualified students from countries that are members of the Asia Development Bank.

The awardees will be able to undertake postgraduate studies in management, economics, technology, science, and other development-related fields.

Eligible Courses:

• Master of International Business
• Master of Economics
• Master of Engineering
• Master of Public Health
• Master of Agribusiness
• Master of Agricultural Science
• Master of Forest Ecosystem Science

Who Should Apply:

• Applicants currently undergoing or have already completed a graduate degree programme are not eligible to apply.
• Applicant must not be above the age of 35 at their time of processing application.
• Applicants living or working outside their home country are not eligible to apply.
• Applicant must have already received an unquestionable offer to study a postgraduate degree at the University.
• Applicants must be citizens of Bangladesh, Malaysia, India, Armenia, Thailand, Philippines, Fiji, Nepal, and 36+ other countries to participate in the programme.

How To Apply:

Applicants should submit an online application for the ABD – Japan Scholarship immediately after their application for admission into the University has been accepted.

Keep in mind that Academic Transcripts will be required to process the application.

2. Melbourne Graduate Scholarship-Business (Masters) 100 Percent
   

The University of Melbourne is happy to offer financial support to outstanding students currently studying for a graduate degree at the institution.

Eligible Courses:

Students must be willing to undertake any of the Master’s courses listed below:

• International Business
• Human Resources
• Marketing
• Finance
• Accounting
• Design
• Engineering
• International Journalism
• Public Administration
• Teaching (Education)
• Forest Ecosystem
• Law Master of Science in BioSciences
• Chemistry
• Earth Sciences
• Ecosystem Science
• Mathematics & Statistics
• Science in Physics
• Biotechnology
• Data Science
• Environmental Science
• Geography
• Geoscience
• Urban Horticulture
• Translation
• Arts

Who Should Apply

• Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree
• Applicants from any country besides Australia and New Zealand are at liberty to apply.
• Applicant must have already applied to study a postgraduate degree at the University.
• Applicants must not be under any form of public or private academic sponsorship.
• Applicant must meet the school’s English requirements which include either an IELTS, PTE OR TOEFL test.

How To Apply

No need to apply. Students who have already been given an unquestionable offer to study an eligible graduate course will automatically be considered for the award.

The University of Melbourne is a popular destination for passionate students who wish to acquire university qualifications from a reputable institution. Also, because of the school’s modern facilities and excellent teaching techniques, it currently occupied the 38th position on the list of World University Rankings.