University of Melbourne for Kenyan Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
Direct entry available.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall, 6+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: A$36,000–A$50,000. Application deadline: October 31 (Semester 1).
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: —/5.0 (2:1 UK equivalent). Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall, 6+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: A$30,000–A$50,000. Application deadline: October 31 (Semester 1); April 30 (Semester 2). Decision time: 6–12 weeks.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: —/5.0. Master's degree required (or Bachelor's with First Class Honours for some programmes). Fully funded positions available.
Specific Requirements
Research proposal required. Identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying. References from two academic supervisors.
Deadline
October–November primary intake
Documents Required
Available Scholarships
Australia Awards Africa Scholarship
by Australian Government (DFAT) · Masters
Learn more →Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship
by Australian Government · Phd, Masters_research
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Does University of Melbourne accept Kenyan KCSE?
Yes — KCSE is recognised. You need a minimum B plain mean grade. For competitive programmes, B+ or A grades in relevant subjects are expected.
How do Kenyan students apply for Australia Awards?
Apply through the Australian High Commission in Nairobi, not directly to the university. The deadline is typically April–May each year for the following intake. The scholarship covers full tuition, living allowance, flights and health insurance.
Tips for Applying to Melbourne
Melbourne is Australia's top university and KCSE is directly accepted. The Australia Awards — applied through the Australian High Commission in Nairobi — is the most comprehensive scholarship available to Kenyan students studying in Australia. The post-study work visa (2–4 years) provides strong career options after graduation.
Official source: University of Melbourne ↗Plan Your Australia Student Visa
Check visa requirements, documents and costs for Kenyan passport holders applying to Australia.