Welcome to Melbourne: International Student Pre-departure Series

Register for a virtual or in-person Welcome to Melbourne: Pre-departure session, designed to help international students prepare to arrive in Melbourne for study in 2024.

What to expect

During the session, you’ll hear from the Future Students team and a panel of current local and international students as they share their experiences and tips on how to get the most out of your first few weeks at the University of Melbourne. You’ll learn all the essentials, including accommodation and transport options, weather, and financial information, plus we’ll be running a fun Australian-themed quiz to test your local knowledge!

Our Future Student team will also share important tips on what to do before you leave and what to expect once you’ve landed in Melbourne, such as going through customs and immigration, booking an airport pick-up, and getting ready for Orientation.

Register for a session

Join us online, in-person, or both! If an in-person event is happening near you, we encourage you to register to meet the Future Students team in-person where you’ll have the opportunity to network with fellow students before you embark on your journey to the University of Melbourne. Watch this video to learn the process of registering for an event, and then secure your spot below.

Register for an online session:

LocationDateRegistration
Virtual - GlobalWednesday 24 Jan at 6PM AEDTRegister here
Virtual - GlobalThursday 25 Jan at 10:30am AEDT
(Wednesday 24th Jan 3:30pm PST) 
Check the session time in your local timezone
Register here

Regiser for an in-person session:

LocationDateRegistration
Delhi, IndiaSaturday 3 FebRegister here
Mumbai, IndiaSunday 4 FebRegister here
Bangalore, IndiaTuesday 6 FebRegister here
Colombo, Sri LankaFriday 9 FebRegister here

Completed sessions:

LocationDate
Nanjing, ChinaSaturday 6 Jan
Suzhou, ChinaSunday 7 Jan
Shanghai, ChinaSaturday 13 Jan
Beijing, ChinaSunday 14 Jan
Guangzhou, ChinaSunday 14 Jan
Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamSunday 14 Jan
Jakarta, IndonesiaSaturday 20 Jan
Hanoi, VietnamSunday 21 Jan
Bangkok, ThailandWednesday 24 Jan
Singapore, SingaporeSaturday 27 Jan
Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaSunday 28 Jan
Singapore, SingaporeSaturday 27 Jan
Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaSunday 28 Jan

What's next?

Complete the International Student Checklist

Find out everything you need to know about starting your studies, preparing to move to Melbourne and ensuring a smooth transition into Melbourne life.

International student checklist

Need help planning your course?

Course Planning 101 information and Q&A sessions will be run from mid-January and will be offered both in-person and online. Your session will be led by an experienced course adviser and is designed to help you review your subject choices before you enrol.

It will cover topics including:

  • Course requirements
  • Choosing the right subjects
  • Planning for the future

Register for a Course Planning 101 session

Watch our webinars on demand

Recorded: Thursday 25 Janurary 2024

Welcome to Melbourne: Pre-departure information session plus live Student Panel with Q&A

Friendly young student dressed in dark suit

“When I attended these events I learned a lot about balancing University life, making friends and professional development. Hearing personal stories about challenges and social life from people who’ve lived through it was comforting and I couldn’t wait to make my own. I felt more ambitious afterward.”

Massimo Abad, Bachelor of Science

Have a follow up question about the webinar?

Contact Stop 1 to get your questions answered.