About Law at University of Melbourne
At University of Melbourne in Melbourne, Victoria, Law is taught within a university that is 19th in the QS World University Rankings 2026 — a department that draws on the same facilities, research funding and employer links that make University of Melbourne a popular choice with international applicants across subjects.
Entry Requirements for Law
To apply for Law at University of Melbourne, international students generally need solid previous academic results, a focused statement of purpose explaining why Law specifically, references, and an approved English score — usually IELTS 7.0 overall. Some Law programmes at this level also ask for a portfolio, interview or relevant work experience.
Tuition Fees and Scholarships
International tuition for Law at University of Melbourne falls within the university’s usual AUD $45,000 – AUD $52,000 per year range; the exact figure depends on the specific programme and level. University of Melbourne’s scholarships — worth up to AUD $10,000 for eligible students — are open to Law applicants on the same basis as every other department.
Career Prospects After Law
University of Melbourne’s careers team runs Law-specific employer events and placement schemes, which international students are encouraged to use well before their final year. After graduating, eligible students can stay in Australia on the Temporary Graduate visa to gain work experience — some use that time to explore working abroad after graduation or longer-term options under migrating to Australia.
Comparing Study Destinations
Before committing to Law at University of Melbourne, some applicants also compare studying in Australia more broadly against migrating to Australia and studying in Dubai — a sensible step if you have not yet fully decided which country, not just which university, is right for your subject.
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GIEC Global offers free guidance for Law applicants to University of Melbourne — shortlisting the right level and course variant, reviewing your SOP, preparing documents, applying for scholarships, and supporting your Student visa application once you have an offer. We can also walk you through all GIEC Global study-abroad destinations if you are still comparing destinations for Law.
Course names and module content for Law at University of Melbourne change slightly year to year, so always check the live course page for the intake you are actually applying to rather than relying on a general subject overview.
International students choosing Law at University of Melbourne over a similar course elsewhere often cite the department’s research reputation and the city of Melbourne itself as the deciding factors, alongside total cost.