Australia Awards Scholarship

Information and support for recipients at the University of Melbourne.

Starting your Australia Awards Scholarship is an important step. The information below will help you prepare for your arrival and begin your studies at the University of Melbourne, including what to expect before you arrive and the support available to you as an awardee.

Thinking about applying? Read more about the Australia Awards Scholarships and explore your study options at the University of Melbourne.  
There's no need to apply for a course directly to the University. The Australia Awards country office will work with the University on placement and admission for successful scholarship candidates.

Preparing for Melbourne

Your Australia Awards journey begins well before your first day on campus. The timelines below outline key milestones for each intake, helping you plan your travel, prepare for arrival and settle into university life at Melbourne.

2027 Start Year Intake

Monday 4 January 2027

Recommended arrival date

Monday 18 January 2027

Welcome briefing

Tuesday 19 January 2027

Introductory Academic Program (IAP) start

Monday 1 March 2027

Semester 1 start

Before you arrive

Moving to Melbourne can be a big change and we want to help make your transition as smooth as possible. Review the information below before you travel to prepare for your arrival and life in Melbourne.

Planning your arrival

Essential information about travel, accommodation, airport pickup and settling into life in Melbourne.

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What to bring to Australia

Tips on what to pack before you travel and what you can buy after you arrive in Melbourne.

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After you arrive

Once you arrive in Melbourne, the information below will help you make the most of your first weeks at the University of Melbourne.

Getting started

Learn about your entitlements, responsibilities, and key aspects of managing your scholarship.

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Get set up in Melbourne

The University of Melbourne Parkville campus sits just outside the Melbourne CBD – read on to find out how to settle in and live like a local.

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Beyond your arrival

Your Australia Awards journey continues well beyond your first weeks in Melbourne.

Explore the academic, wellbeing and community support available throughout your studies, discover opportunities to engage with university life, and learn how to stay connected as a University of Melbourne and Australia Awards alumnus.

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Contact us

If you need help or have questions about your scholarship, you can submit a query to your Australia Awards Student Contact Officer.