Study Melbourne Future Founders Scholarship Recipients

The Venture Scholarships offer international students who are leading new business ventures with startup funding, a StartSpace Loft membership and one-on-one coaching and mentoring opportunities.

Extended post-study work rights

From 1 July 2023, international higher education graduates with eligible qualifications will be granted an extra two years of post-study work rights. The allowable work hours cap for international students will also be increased from 40 hours to 48 hours per fortnight effective 1 July 2021.

Study Melbourne Ambassador Program 2023

The 2023 Study Melbourne Ambassador program offers a chance to grow your network and develop valuable leadership and marketing skills.

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 have just been released and Victoria now boasts two universities in the top 50!

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists for the Victorian International Education Awards 2021-22

These prestigious awards showcase and recognise Victoria’s most outstanding international students, alumni and providers who champion international education in Victoria and across the globe.

Flood Recovery Assistance

Study Melbourne understands it’s a difficult time for international students who may be affected by the flash floods in Victoria. Through the Study Melbourne Hub, affected international students can access case work and material aid. Students can also call the Flood Recovery Hotline on 1800 560 760.

Victoria's International Education Recovery Plan 2025

Victoria’s International Education Recovery Plan 2025, launched on 6 September 2022, establishes a vision of Victoria as a global leader in education, recognised for quality, innovation and inclusion.

Victoria's Skilled Migration Program is now open

Open to applicants living in Victoria and overseas, Live in Melbourne's program provides skilled migrants with a pathway to permanent residency in Victoria. The skills that successful applicants bring to Victoria benefit employers and the broader Victorian economy.

The University of Melbourne is ranked the top university in Australia

The University of Melbourne is ranked the top university in Australia and 32nd in the world according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) for 2022. 

Melbourne crowned Australia’s best student city

Melbourne has climbed another position to rank 5th in the world following the release of the QS best student city rankings 2023 . This makes Melbourne Australia's number 1 student city for the 8th year in a row.