Updates regarding travelling to the USA
Latest information for students and graduate researchers regarding travel and study in the USA
Latest updates
Page updated: 8 April 2026
The University of Melbourne is closely monitoring a range of matters relevant to international students and study in the United States.
This includes matters relating to Harvard University, an expanded visa screening and vetting process for visa applicants, and statements regarding US visas held by Chinese students.
We are currently working through these in conjunction with our university partners.
This page will be updated as new developments are confirmed.
FAQs
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Harvard University are actively updating their International Office website, and we encourage you to review that page regularly.
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Please contact the US Consulate in Melbourne for information regarding visa applications. Please note that the State Department has now released information on Expanded Screening and Vetting for Visa Applicants
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A summary of your university travel insurance is available online. Students studying via an Overseas semester or short-term program are automatically registered for Travel Insurance by Global Learning. The above website also includes details on your coverage.
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US specific travel information and advice is included in the Global Learning pre-departure module, on the LMS, in the “Travel, Health & Safety” Section.
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No, where a program is available in multiple modes you need to take the in-person option to have the study recognised as part of a Global Learning for credit study program.