Information for students from the Middle East
The University caters to students from many faiths. The Islamic Centre in the Frank Tate Building, level two, includes male and female prayer and wash facilities and there is a second non-denominational prayer room on level one of the Baillieu Library.
The University has many connections within the region. For example, the position of Chair in Arab and Islamic Studies was endowed by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman in 2003. It is an enduring testimony to the amity and partnership between the Sultanate of Oman and Australia.
The University also houses the Centre for Islamic Law and Society, established to consolidate and support several strong, Islam-related research programs within the University; and to develop expertise and research strengths in one of the most important global areas of interest: contemporary Islamic thought. It also aims to improve Australian understandings of Islam, both within the University and throughout the wider community.
Finally, the National Centre of Excellence for Islamic Studies (NCEIS) is an Australian government-funded Centre based at the University of Melbourne. It brings together the expertise in Islamic studies of three Australian universities including the University of Melbourne.
Scholarships, grants and sponsorship
There are a number of options for Middle Eastern students seeking financial aid to attend study at the University.
- Scholarships available through the University
- Scholarships available from governments and other Middle Eastern organisations
The student experience
What's it like at the University? We'll let the students tell you themselves.
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"I spent four weeks at Glenview Park Stud farm and my time there has greatly contributed to my knowledge and skills as a future vet and was one of the most enjoyable and wonderful times of my life." |
"Studying at the prestigious University of Melbourne will not only qualify me as a prosthodontics specialist dentist, but it is also providing precious experiences in being a real-time manager capable of balancing academic, clinical and research responsibilities with family and social commitments and activities. The University's multicultural context has broadened my appreciation of diversity and enriched my character, both professionally and socially." |
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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.