University of Melbourne Cost & Aid: International Student Guide 2026

University of Melbourne Cost & Financial Aid for International Students 2026

What it actually costs to attend University of Melbourne as an international student — tuition, living costs, hidden fees, financial aid pathways.

Total annual cost at University of Melbourne for international students is approximately AUD 63,000-80,000 per year for international students, with total Melbourne Model pathway (5 years) costing AUD 335,000-420,000 (tuition AUD 38,000-50,000 per year undergraduate, AUD 45,000-60,000 per year postgraduate (international fees, 2026), living costs AUD 25,000-30,000 per year including rent, food, transport, and health insurance in Melbourne).

Cost breakdown

Item	Range
Tuition (international)	AUD 38,000-50,000 per year undergraduate, AUD 45,000-60,000 per year postgraduate (international fees, 2026)
Living costs (housing + lifestyle)	AUD 25,000-30,000 per year including rent, food, transport, and health insurance in Melbourne
Total annual	AUD 63,000-80,000 per year for international students, with total Melbourne Model pathway (5 years) costing AUD 335,000-420,000

For comparison, the average international tuition across Australia is around AUD 30,000–50,000/year.

Estimates based on publicly disclosed tuition and typical city living costs. Exchange rates, personal spending, and scholarship aid can shift actual costs materially. How we source data.

Common questions

What is the total annual cost of University of Melbourne for international students?

Total annual: AUD 63,000-80,000 per year for international students, with total Melbourne Model pathway (5 years) costing AUD 335,000-420,000. Tuition: AUD 38,000-50,000 per year undergraduate, AUD 45,000-60,000 per year postgraduate (international fees, 2026). Living costs: AUD 25,000-30,000 per year including rent, food, transport, and health insurance in Melbourne.

What is tuition at University of Melbourne?

Tuition at University of Melbourne: AUD 38,000-50,000 per year undergraduate, AUD 45,000-60,000 per year postgraduate (international fees, 2026).

What are typical living costs at University of Melbourne?

Living costs: AUD 25,000-30,000 per year including rent, food, transport, and health insurance in Melbourne.

How does University of Melbourne compare on cost to other universities in Australia?

Total annual cost at University of Melbourne is approximately AUD 63,000-80,000 per year for international students, with total Melbourne Model pathway (5 years) costing AUD 335,000-420,000 (tuition AUD 38,000-50,000 per year undergraduate, AUD 45,000-60,000 per year postgraduate (international fees, 2026)). For context, the average international tuition across Australia is around AUD 30,000–50,000/year.