Middle East
Number of students at the university from the Middle East and Central Asia: ~200.
Exchange partners: Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Technion — Israel Institute of Technology)
Engagement: His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman endowed the position of Chair in Arab and Islamic Studies in 2003; the University houses the Centre for Islamic Law and Society and the National Centre of Excellence for Islamic Studies (NCEIS).
| Read about the University in your language: | |
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| Arabic |
العربية |
| Turkish |
Türk |
Download the above brochure to read more about the University of Melbourne. (390KB PDF)
Scholarships, grants and sponsorship
There are a number of options for students from the Middle East and Central Asia seeking financial aid to attend study at the University.
Arab League Countries
Azerbaijan
- SOCAR (The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic)
- State Programme of Azerbaijani Youth Education Abroad 2007-15
Iraq
Jordan
Khazakstan
Kuwait
- Ministry of Higher Education
- Master of International Business
- Public Authority for Applied Education and Training
Oman
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Turkey
- Ministry of National Education
- YOK (Higher Education Board)
- TUBITAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
UAE
- The Ministry of Higher Education
- The Maktoum Foundation
- Scholarships are also offered by GHQ Armed Forces, the Abu Dhabi Police and EDAD
Study abroad and exchange
Considering study at Melbourne via our study abroad and student exchange programs? Visit the Melbourne Global Mobility website for more information.
English language requirements
Students may satisfy the University's English language requirements if they satisfy one of a number of conditions.
- See more information on English language requirements.
Visas
Middle Eastern countries vary from student visa sub-class 1 (e.g. Kuwait) to student visa sub-class 2 (e.g. Israel), 3 (e.g. Jordan) and 4 (e.g. Lebanon). You can find out the assessment level of your country at the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. International students from level 3 and 4 countries require a pre-visa assessment from the Department before they can accept their offer.
Upcoming events in your region
The University visits the Middle East to meet with prospective students. Check the calendar to see whether there are any forthcoming events in your region.
Contact a representative
The University of Melbourne has overseas representatives in Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Contact an overseas representative for more information or to apply to the University.