Aerial view of the University of Melbourne

Photo courtesy of McCall McIntyre '12:  Melbourne Skyline

Name: University of Melbourne (UniMelb)
Location: Melbourne, Australia
University size: 47,000 undergraduate and graduate students
University founded: 1853

Terms available: academic year; fall and spring semesters upon approval; calendar year
Dates: mid-July to mid-June (academic year); mid-July to mid-November (fall semester); mid-February to mid-June (spring semester); mid-February to mid-November (calendar year)
Pre-university program: Melbourne Welcome program (attendance required)
 
University website: http://www.unimelb.edu.au/
Study Abroad website: http://mobility.unimelb.edu.au/inbound/index.html
Student life/campus activities: https://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/student-experience
Calendar: http://mobility.unimelb.edu.au/inbound/before-applying/important-dates.html
  
Visa fees: 560 AUD (Overseas Student Health Cover paid by Holy Cross)
Housing deposit: Usually equal to one month’s rent, varies by housing assignment (can be roughly $1,300 or more).
 
Registration info:  50 credits per term are a full course load.
ICIP required: Yes (academic year and semester students).
Other requirements: n/a
Catalog*: http://www.mobility.unimelb.edu.au/inbound/before-applying/selecting-subjects.html (read page and see “University of Melbourne Handbook” for more info)
Courses previously taken by Holy Cross students: https://sa.holycross.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Abroad.Home
On left-side menu, click on Courses Taken Abroad for Holy Cross Credit then select program.
Grade equivalency sheet: Available on Holy Cross Registrar’s website: http://www.holycross.edu/support-and-resources/office-registrar/study-abroad-equivalencies

*Note: In Australia, courses are called “subjects” and majors are called “courses.” To search the Melbourne Handbook, explore the listed subcategories or search and select “subjects” and “undergraduate” from the options on the left.
 
All information listed above is subject to change.