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<strong>Sally Higgins,</strong> a Bachelor of Science student from California says "spreading out on a big table at the library in front of the big light-filled windows next to South Lawn is what this place is all about. It’s friendly, open and full of good food… it’s also easy to get around in the city, just make sure you’re on the right tram!<br /><br />"“I chose to study at the University of Melbourne because I have a keen interest in tropical medicine and infectious disease. The excellent
microbiology and immunology program at the University of Melbourne, coupled with Australia’s proximity to South East Asia, present a great opportunity for pursuing this field." <strong>Aaron Yu</strong> is studying the Doctor of Optometry at Melbourne, and it means more than just studying at a fantastic university. He’s also looking to the future and an international career. "I’ll finish with a portable degree" he says. "This is important to me because I can take my degree to anywhere in the world I believe my expertise can benefit." Aaron is just one of many students gaining a truly international education at Melbourne. Our Degrees are designed to give graduates the professional edge for careers with a global outlook.<br /><br />On living in Melbourne, Aaron says "I love the cultural atmosphere the city has created for itself. It’s a city that always manages to surprise you."
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Whether you are interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree, graduate degree or studying for one semester on exchange, you can expect to have a rich and dynamic academic experience studying at the University of Melbourne.

The University of Melbourne is the only Australian university that offers a truly international curriculum aligned with the very best global higher education models. You will find that the University of Melbourne has some very familiar aspects to studying in Canada or the United States, such as the flexibility to complete a degree in a specific major, while also choosing subjects outside of your core program.

What are some of the unique aspects to studying at Melbourne?

How about classes with small group tutorials, an independent study environment, and opportunities to get to know your professors on a first name basis? Or a chance to study with students from over 120 countries? There are about 700 students from North America alone studying on campus, and over 10,000 international students that make the experience offered at the University of Melbourne a rich, global one.

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