Professor Glyn Davis appointed Interim Vice-Chancellor
The University of Melbourne Council has appointed Emeritus Professor Glyn Davis AC as Interim Vice-Chancellor, following the tragic passing of Vice-Chancellor Professor Emma Johnston AO.
Professor Richard Robson accepts his Nobel Prize in Chemistry
University of Melbourne Professor Richard Robson has accepted his Nobel Prize in Chemistry from Swedish King Carl Gustaf XVI in a ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall in December.
An Australian digital youth mental health platform developed by Orygen and the University of Melbourne has secured $14 million to expand globally. MOST-Nexus will use AI-enabled personalisation to support young people with timely, tailored mental health care worldwide.
Application closing dates extended for mid-year 2026
The University of Melbourne has extended the application closing date for Semester 2, 2026 (mid-year, July intake) to 31 May 2026 for all undergraduate and graduate coursework programs. Students are strongly encouraged to submit applications, including all required documents, by the application closing date to maximise their chances of receiving an offer.
The Master of Data Science is now eligible for the Science Graduate Scholarship (International). The scholarship provides a one-off $10,000 tuition fee remission and is immediately available to applicants with a University of Melbourne equivalent WAM of 80% or above.
Eligible Melbourne Law Masters applicants can now meet English language requirements through the University of Melbourne English Language Bridging Pathway (UMELBP) program offered by Hawthorn-Melbourne.
For students considering an MBA, the Melbourne Business School Recruitment Team can provide guidance on program fit, entry pathways, and career options. Appointments are available to discuss the MBA program, ranked #1 in Australia (QS Global MBA Rankings 2026).
From 2027, the Master of Information Technology introduces a ‘no specialisation’ option, alongside existing specialisations in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, distributed computing and human–computer interaction. Applications for the 2027 intake are now open.
The Bachelor of Biomedicine offers broad career pathways beyond becoming a doctor, with graduate outcomes across health, research, pharmaceuticals, law, and business.
The virtual Pre-departure Briefings support students commencing in February with practical information to prepare for arrival and study in Melbourne. Students can register to access recordings from sessions held 14–17 January and review key next steps before departure.