Payment methods
The University offers secure options to pay your tuition fees, tuition fee deposit and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
Before you pay
Every time you make a payment to the University, you must use your unique payment reference. This ensures the payment is correctly matched to your student account.
Your unique payment reference is listed in:
- Your offer letter and/or online acceptance agreement (for tuition fee deposit and OSHC)
- Your Statement of Liability and Student Invoice (for tuition fees).
Always check your unique payment reference each time you make a payment, as your unique payment reference may change.
How to pay
The University offers four secure payment options. Each method has different requirements. This depends on if you’re paying your tuition fee deposit and OSHC or your tuition fees.
Payment options available
After entering your details in the International Payment Portal, you'll be able to choose from a range of payment options. These include:
- CIBC International Payment Portal
- Telegraphic transfer.
Cash or cheque unavailable
Payments by cash and cheque are not accepted. Use the BPAY option instead.
CIBC International Payment Portal
Use CIBC International Payment Portal to pay your fees securely in your home currency.
The University of Melbourne is partnered with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), a leading global bank, to provide students with a secure and cost-effective way to pay their fees in their home currency.
As a University of Melbourne student, you can:
- Access live, exclusive UoM exchange rates, held for up to 72 hours
- See the exchange rate upfront before confirming your payment
- Track your payment status at any time through the CIBC platform
- Access 24/7 multilingual support
Watch CIBC's explainer video to learn about the benefits of CIBC International Payment Portal, and available payment options. The video is also available in French, Hindi, Spanish, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), German and Vietnamese.
After entering your details in the International Payment Portal, you'll be able to choose from a range of payment options. These include:
- Telegraphic transfer
- Direct debit (EFT from Canada, ACH from the USA)
- E-wallets (including UnionPay, WeChat Pay, Alipay and others).
- Visa or MasterCard.
Pay with International Payment Portal
CIBC preferential exchange rates
When you pay your fees through the International Payment Portal, you can access preferential exchange rates. This means the rate you receive is typically better than the standard retail rates available through standard bank transfers or card payments.
Through the International Payment Portal, you can request a quote to see the exact exchange rate and total amount in your local currency before you proceed. You quoted rate is then held for 72 hours, giving you certainty about the amount you will pay.
Telegraphic transfer
You can pay from overseas using a telegraphic transfer. Present the payment details (provided below) and Commonwealth Bank TT Letter (PDF 81.7 KB) to your bank to have them process the payment. Note that the field information is for bank use only.
- Add an extra AU$15 (AUD) to your payment to cover possible bank charges. Bank charges for telegraphic transfers vary between banks.
- Check your offer letter, online acceptance agreement, Statement of Liability or Student Invoice for your unique payment reference. Always check this each time you make a payment, as your unique payment reference may change.
Payment details
- Bank: Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- Branch address: 11 Harbour Street, Sydney
- BSB: 067918 – Field #57 of International Payment Message
- Account number: Use the unique payment reference in your offer letter and/or online acceptance agreement (tuition fee deposit and OSHC), or Student Invoice or Statement of Liability (tuition fees) – Field #59 of International Payment Message
- Account name: University of Melbourne – Field #59 of International Payment Message
- Reference: Use the family name printed on your offer letter and/or online acceptance agreement (tuition fee deposit and OSHC), or Student Invoice or Statement of Liability (tuition fees) – Field #70 of International Payment Message
- Additional Reference: NBFI067918 – Field #70 of International Payment Message
- BIC/Swift Code: CTBAAU2SXXX
Track your payment
You can check your Fee Account Statement to see if your payment has been received.
Payments will take the following days to be received by the University:
- Telegraphic transfer: Up to 7 business days
- CIBC payment via TT or credit card: 7–10 business days
Once we receive it, it usually takes an extra day or two to show on your statements.
If your payment still has not been recorded after seven days, forward a copy of your proof of payment to sa-fees@unimelb.edu.au. This will assist in your payment being investigated and credited to your student account.
Help and support
Need help with your fees? Submit an online enquiry to Stop 1 and we'll get back to you within 10 business days.