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Support for equity students

This page includes strategies specifically aimed towards these groups of students. The services offered to you are not limited to this list. You can also find information and support in your faculty or at other student services.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

This information is from the website of The Centre for Indigenous Education (CIE). Contact the CIE for more information.

The Centre for Indigenous Education is committed to the pursuit of excellence and aims to provide educational services to Indigenous students based on the total person and the dignity of the human being.

The Centre for Indigenous Education is committed to:

Recruitment and support of the best Australian Indigenous students through undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs at the University of Melbourne and its affiliated institutions.
Providing leadership within Indigenous education through the most creative, diverse and innovative programs within Australia, thereby exemplifying best practice in student support.
Producing and maintaining quality academic and planning support to Indigenous students currently and prospectively studying at the University of Melbourne.
Communicating the vision and achievements of the University of Melbourne across the diverse range of academic; teaching, research and administrative activities, to all of the Centre's identified service communities, where those activities promote and encourage access, participation, retention and success of Indigenous students and staff.
First rate administrative support.

Access Melbourne (includes the former Aboriginal Entry Scheme) | Centre for Indigenous Education | Indigenous Education Strategy | Student Housing Access Program

Students with a disability or ongoing medical condition

This information is from the Disability Liaison Unit's (DLU) website. Contact the DLU for more information.

A key aim of the Disability Liaison Unit is to facilitate the access of students who have a disability to the University and to ensure that all those who gain access receive appropriate support services and administrative processes sensitive to their individual needs, enhancing opportunities for all students to achieve their individual potential.

From 1968, the University of Melbourne has actively encouraged students who have a disability to participate in addressing disability related issues.

The DLU strongly supports students who have a disability in becoming independent adults and in developing self-advocacy skills. Such skills can improve academic success and enable students to move more easily into the workforce on completion of their studies.

Access Melbourne | Disability Liaison Unit | Student Housing Access Program

Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students

The Melbourne University Student Union and the University of Melbourne Postgraduate Association both have Queer Officers and a range of groups and support services.

Student Union - queer department | Postgraduate Association - queer students

International students

The central directory for both future and current international students includes information about applying for courses, entry standards, housing and living costs, support services and more. The Student Union (MUSU) and the Postgraduate Association (UMPA) also offer international student support.

Information for international students
Melbourne University Overseas Student Service (affiliated to MUSU)
UMPA - International students

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Students from low income backgrounds

Advice and assistance for current and future students.

Access Melbourne | Student Housing Access Program | Financial Aid

Mature age or non school-leaver students

The Melbourne University Student Union offers a range of services for mature age students, including social events, advice, skills classes, representation and a mature age lounge.

Student Union Mature Age services | A Degree with the Lot: A guide for student parents

Students from non-English speaking backgrounds (NESB)

Advice and assistance with applying to study at the University and with your language skills.

Access Melbourne | Language and Learning Skills Unit

Students from rural and isolated backgrounds

If you are from a rural or isolated part of Australia, you can find information about applying to study at the University of Melbourne, finding accommodation and life in Melbourne.

Access Melbourne | New to Melbourne | Student Housing

Women in non-traditional fields of study and women doing postgraduate degrees by research

A range of support services exist for women students.

Postgraduate Association - women | Student Union - womyn's department

Access and equity scholarships

The Scholarships office provides a number of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships, some of which are available for students who may have experienced educational disadvantage.