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Applications are welcome from any student who intends to enter, or is presently studying at the University of Melbourne.  A limited number of applicants are also accepted from students intending to study at RMIT University, Monash University (Pharmacy and Graduate Law), and ACU.

Close of Applications

Newman College does not have an application closure date, but it is preferable to complete your application and submit it as soon as possible, ideally November the year prior to commencing study. Newman accepts applications for mid-year entry.

Offers of Residency

At your interview, the process and timing of selection will be discussed with you. Conditional offers can be made during, or shortly after, your interview based on admission into university, otherwise offers are normally made when a student accepts a place at university. Students who are currently enrolled, or receive an early offer, may also be made an early offer of a place from the College. 

All Enquiries

office@newman.unimelb.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9347 5577

Undergraduates

Application Process

Step 1: You must submit your application online selecting Newman College as your first preference.

Step 2: Acknowledgement of your Application

Receipt of your application will be acknowledged via email by the Admissions Office.

You will then be required to:

  • Complete and forward an Interests and Activities form (A form will be attached for completion)
  • Advise suitable interview times.  (A form will be attached for completion)
  • Arrange for two referees to forward their comments directly to the College. They may be submitted after you have completed your application (A reference guide will be attached to the email to assist, but your referees may compose their own).
  • Forward the Application Fee
  • You may also care to submit a personal statement about your reasons for applying to Newman College

You may return your completed forms and payment to the Admissions Office by email: office@newman.unimelb.edu.au

When we receive these documents, the Admissions Co-ordinator will contact you to arrange a time for an interview with either the Provost or Deputy Provost of the College.  Interviews for regional Victoria, interstate or overseas applicants may be done via Skype.

Graduate and Postgraduate

Application Process

Step 1: You must submit your application on-line selecting Newman College as your first preference.

Step 2: Acknowledgement of Application

Receipt of your application will be acknowledged via email by the Admissions Office.

You will then be required to:

  • Submit an Academic Transcript and your CV (if not uploaded with your online application).
  • Advise suitable interview times.  (A form will be attached for completion)
  • Forward the Application Fee
  • You may also care to submit a personal statement about your reasons for applying to Newman College

When we receive these documents, the Admissions Co-ordinator will contact you to arrange a time for an interview with either the Provost or Deputy Provost of the College.  Interviews for regional Victoria, interstate or overseas applicants may be done via Skype.

Following the interview, references will be required. Ensure that you download and read the document entitled Senior Common Room Handbook prior to the interview.

International Students

Note: Full-time International Students apply through the normal process as outlined above.

Study Abroad or Exchange Students

Study Abroad or Exchange Students apply via the International Office at the University of Melbourne selecting Newman College as your first preference.