“I chose IFSA for the comfort and security of knowing there are staff members there to help. I was impressed and surprised by the amount of support we had at orientation and throughout the semester and the opportunities the IFSA staff provided!“
Application Deadline
FALL : March 1
SPRING : October 15
ACADEMIC YEAR : March 1
Min. gpa for consideration
3.00 GPA
Typical credit load
16
Housing
Apartments/Flat
Residence Hall/Dormitory
Language of instruction
English
Language Prerequisite
None
About University of Melbourne Partnership
Study at Australia's #1 university in the heart of the world's most livable city. Arts and culture imbues Melbourne's many laneways, markets, arcades and neighborhoods. Melbournians love coffee and food and love to be out and about. This is one of Australia's leading higher education institutions, with top ten world rankings in education, law, linguistics, psychology, accounting and finance, and medicine.
Academics at University of Melbourne Partnership
Courses
Looking for specific classes? Explore CHART, our exclusive class database — if the University of Melbourne Program is pre-approved at your institution, you’ll find classes recently taken by other IFSA students.
Open the University of Melbourne online course catalog to explore the available class options. Note that at Melbourne, classes or courses are called subjects.
Bachelor of Fine Arts students with a specialty at their home university have the unqiue opportunity to pursue classes at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) on the Southbank Campus or the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music (MCM) on the Parkville Campus in relation to their major.
The University of Melbourne requires all study abroad students to take four courses worth 12.5 points for a total of 50 Melbourne points which equals 16 U.S. semester credit hours.
6.25 UME points = 2 U.S. semester credit hours
12.5 UME points = 4 U.S. semester credit hours
50 UME points = 16 U.S. semester credit hours
Please review all your syllabi and course materials when you are registering for classes (both pre-arrival and on-site). Certain classes may have a one-off lab or field trip fee that is disclosed in the syllabus or first meeting of class. You will be responsible for these fees, whether they are billed and paid by IFSA or billed to you.
Course Restrictions
The University of Melbourne has course restrictions in certain faculties and disciplines. Click here to view the list of restrictions. Also please note that Melbourne does not permit study abroad students to take Honours/4th year level courses or postgraduate courses.
Experiential Learning
RESEARCH
Develop your practical scientific skills with a research project at the University of Melbourne. See all of the available research positions on the University of Melbourne website. Applications for this opportunity will require additional application materials that demonstrate your background in the research subject of your choice.
Transcript
After you return to the U.S., IFSA will send an official Butler University transcript to your home university with your coursework converted to the U.S. credit system. You will also have access to an unofficial transcript in your IFSA Student Portal. The transcript reflects courses taken, credits attempted, and grades earned during your term abroad. This service is included in your study abroad program at no additional cost.
Excursions
Program Activities:
Program activities are designed to enhance your intercultural competence by developing your understanding of the local culture and people. They are optional, but they are included in your total program fee. Activities vary each term based on availability, but previous events have included cultural or sporting events such as a National Rugby or Australian Football League game, or a theatre or music performance.
Program Excursions:
IFSA Excursions are included in your total program fee and though these are optional, most students choose to participate. Excursions vary each term based on availability. Typically, students participate in a long weekend excursion to explore the Australian country lifestyle with a farm tour, bushwalking and stargazing, and a BBQ. Several day trips around the region have included visits to local wineries, city food tours, river kayaking, surfing lessons, snorkeling, hiking, and more.
Dates and Fees
Dates and fees
Program DatesProgram Start Date
Early July 2022
Program End Date
Late November 2022
Program dates are subject to change. Your IFSA Program Advisor will alert you when it is time to purchase your flights.
Program FeesTuition
-
Housing
-
Insurance
Included
Total Program Fee
Coming Soon!
Tuition is inclusive of pre-arrival advising, orientation, co-curricular activities, on-site guidance, 24/7 emergency support, and post-program transcript. Students pay a $500 program deposit upon confirmation of attendance. The deposit is applied to the total program fee.
Estimated Costs Airfare
$1,900
Meals
$2,190
Books and Supplies
$330
Local Transportation
$585
Visa
$420
Personal Expenses
$2,080
(Includes utilities, laundry, entertainment, expected start-up costs, etc. Does not include personal travel.)
Total Estimated Costs
$7,505
Potential Additional Fees Program DatesProgram Start Date
Early July 2021
Program End Date
Late November 2021
Program dates are subject to change. Your IFSA Program Advisor will alert you when it is time to purchase your flights.
Program FeesTuition
-
Housing
-
Insurance
Included
Total Program Fee
Coming Soon!
Tuition is inclusive of pre-arrival advising, orientation, co-curricular activities, on-site guidance, 24/7 emergency support, and post-program transcript. Students pay a $500 program deposit upon confirmation of attendance. The deposit is applied to the total program fee.
Estimated Costs Airfare
$1,900
Meals
$2,190
Books and Supplies
$330
Local Transportation
$585
Visa
$420
Personal Expenses
$2,080
(Includes utilities, laundry, entertainment, expected start-up costs, etc. Does not include personal travel.)
Total Estimated Costs
$7,505
Potential Additional Fees Program DatesProgram Start Date
Mid-February 2022
Program End Date
Late June 2022
Program dates are subject to change. Your IFSA Program Advisor will alert you when it is time to purchase your flights.
Program FeesTuition
-
Housing
-
Insurance
Included
Total Program Fee
Coming Soon!
Tuition is inclusive of pre-arrival advising, orientation, co-curricular activities, on-site guidance, 24/7 emergency support, and post-program transcript. Students pay a $500 program deposit upon confirmation of attendance. The deposit is applied to the total program fee.
Estimated Costs Airfare
$1,900
Meals
$2,080
Books and Supplies
$330
Local Transportation
$555
Visa
$420
Personal Expenses
$1,995
(Includes utilities, laundry, entertainment, expected start-up costs, etc. Does not include personal travel.)
Total Estimated Costs
$7,280
Potential Additional Fees Program DatesProgram Start Date
Early July 2021
Program End Date
Late June 2022
Program dates are subject to change. Your IFSA Program Advisor will alert you when it is time to purchase your flights.
Program FeesTuition
-
Housing
-
Insurance
Included
Total Program Fee
Coming Soon!
Tuition is inclusive of pre-arrival advising, orientation, co-curricular activities, on-site guidance, 24/7 emergency support, and post-program transcript. Students pay a $500 program deposit upon confirmation of attendance. The deposit is applied to the total program fee.
Estimated Costs Airfare
-
Meals
-
Books and Supplies
-
Local Transportation
-
Visa
-
Personal Expenses
-
(Includes utilities, laundry, entertainment, expected start-up costs, etc. Does not include personal travel.)
Total Estimated Costs
Please check with your IFSA Program Advisor for personal costs.
Potential Additional FeesMeet Your Program Advisor
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What Our Students Say
Claire Birk
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Grace Smith
,
“IFSA simplified the process with stories from previous students, help with the application and class selection process. From the first information pamphlet, to the lifelong friends, and the comforting knowledge that there was always support available, IFSA was a gift to my time abroad.“
Jackson Cannon
,
“The biggest thing I learned is the value of immersing oneself in a culture unlike that which you come from. Even though Australia speaks English, the culture has taught me to relax and take everything one step at a time.”
