Undergraduate students (international)
Welcome to the University of Melbourne. Now that you've received your offer letter, follow the steps below to complete your enrolment.
Will you be under 18 years of age when you start your course at the University of Melbourne? If so, you need to follow a different process to accept your offer. Find out more.
Your guide to starting your degree
Follow these steps to ensure a smooth journey from your offer to your first class.
- 1. Set up your student account Your student account gives you access to my.unimelb, your student email and lots more.
- 2. Accept your offer Complete the Student Acceptance and Payment Agreement.
- 3. Receive your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) You will need your CoE to apply for your student visa.
- 4. Submit your visa application A student visa is necessary to study in Australia as an international student.
- 5. Log into your student portal Set up OKTA verification to access the student portal and and get familiar with your online home for all things university-related.
- 6. Complete your administrative enrolment Complete your course enrolment and provide your personal details.
- 7. Plan your course Choose which subjects to take using the Handbook, discover the interactive My Course Planner and watch helpful videos.
- 8. Enrol in your subjects Use the Study Plan to enrol in the subjects you’ve chosen.
- 9. Check your fees and due dates Understand your fees, due dates, payment options and the importance of paying on time.
- 10. Order your student card Upload your photo online and get your card before classes start.
- 11. Start creating your timetable Once you’ve enrolled in your subjects, you will be ready to start building your class timetable.
- 12. Complete your English assessment Take the Diagnostic English Language Assessment to enhance your English language skills.
- 13. Plan your Melbourne Orientation itinerary Use the event planner to lock in activities you don't want to miss.

What's next?
Make your first semester a success
From completing your student induction to preparing for your first assessment, work your way through the New Student Checklist to ensure a smooth transition into university.
Need help enrolling?
Submit an online enquiry to Stop 1 and we'll get back to you within 10 business days.