Welcome to Melbourne: International Student Pre-departure Briefing series

Register for Welcome to Melbourne, our virtual and in-person Pre-departure Briefing series, designed to help international students prepare to arrive in Melbourne for study in Semester 1, 2025.

What to expect

During the session, you’ll hear from our staff and current students as they share their experiences and useful tips on how to get the most out of your first few weeks at the University of Melbourne.

Across this series, you'll learn about:

  • Australia’s lifestyle and weather
  • Getting ready for Orientation
  • Arrival experience (transport and accommodation)
  • Student services (course advice, health services and cover (OSHC) and campus life)
  • Navigating the University of Melbourne during your study.

Plus, you'll have the chance to hear from our current students and parents about the benefits of studying at Australia's number one university.

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 our staff in-person and network with fellow students before you embark on your journey to the University of Melbourne. Watch this video to learn how to register for an event, and then secure your spot below.

Register for a virtual session:

LocationDateActivityRegistration
Virtual - GlobalTuesday 17 December 2024, 10.00am-11.00am (AEDT)Getting ready for MelbourneRegister now
Virtual - GlobalThursday 16 January 2025, 6.00-7.00pm (AEDT)Getting ready for Melbourne (repeat)Register now
Virtual - GlobalThursday 16 January 2025, 7.00pm-7.30pm (AEDT)Health and Wellbeing at MelbourneRegister now
Virtual - GlobalThursday 16 January 2025, 7.30pm-8.15pm (AEDT)Student experience panelRegister now
Virtual - GlobalThursday 16 January 2025, 8.30pm-9.15pm (AEDT)Parent experience panelRegister now

Register for an in-person session:

LocationDateRegistration
Manila, PhilippinesWednesday 15 January 2025, 6.00pm-8.00pm (PHST)Register now
Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamFriday 17 January 2025, 5.30pm-8.00pm (ICT)Register now
Jakarta, IndonesiaSaturday 18 January 2025, 9.30am-11.30am (WIB)Register now
Hanoi, VietnamMonday 20 January 2025, 5.30pm-8.00pm (ICT)Register now
Bangkok, ThailandThursday 23 January 2025, 10.30am-12.30pm (ICT)Register now
Singapore, SingaporeThursday 23 January 2025, 5.00pm-8.00pm (SGT)Register now
Delhi, IndiaSaturday 8 February 2025, 2.00pm-4.30pm (IST)Register now
Mumbai, IndiaSunday 9 February 2025, 10.00am-12.30pm (IST)Register now
Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaSunday 9 February 2025, 2.00pm-5.00pm (MYT)Register now
Bengaluru, IndiaTuesday 11 February 2025, 12.00pm-1.30pm (IST)Register now
Chennai, IndiaWednesday 12 February 2025, 12.00pm-1.30pm (IST)Register now

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?

Intro to Course Planning information and Q&A sessions are 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 Intro to Course Planning session

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"Attending the University of Melbourne’s pre-departure briefing, organised in Delhi, significantly boosted my confidence and connections. I was able to meet other students from my course and the experiences shared by the alumni on making the most out of my university life were invaluable. Interacting with faculty professors clarified my doubts about my course and the checklists in the presentation helped me in my preparations. The event provided me with a direction and motivation for a new journey ahead."

- Soham Taneja
Bachelor of Commerce
(Semester 1, 2024 commencement)

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